Modern Day Stanley Milgram Experiment

September 5, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 46 Comments
Filed under: Police, Uncategorized, Video

The Stanley Milgram experiment gave a scary glimpse into just how far people are willing to go when directed by a so called “authority figure”. Watch what happened when I applied the same principles on Sunday at the Keene Music Festival:

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Free Keene from the Free Keene Stigma

August 26, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 35 Comments
Filed under: Outreach, Video

Her’s a friendly discussion Luthor and I had with the group before the bureaucrat’s meeting where they upheld their ban on the freedom to possess an open container of alcohol:

Here’s another perspective, thanks to Free Keene form the Free Keene Stigma‘s Jeff: Read more

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Video: Keene City Council Drinking Game

August 20, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 48 Comments
Filed under: Obscured Truth Network, Outreach, Video

Here’s a more complete picture of the events that occurred both before and after the Keene City Council Drinking Game, Round 2:

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My Apology to James Callaway

August 20, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 189 Comments
Filed under: Uncategorized

James,

I apologize for invading your personal space yesterday outside city hall. I should have worked to deescalate the situation, and instead my actions contributed to exactly the opposite. I certainly could have responded differently, and I have learned from this experience. I apologize for my aggressive behavior towards you.

I do not feel I owe you a new cup, as it was a closed container that was put in my face, and I truly felt threatened. However, I would invite you to sit down and talk about the issues related to Free Keene and the Liberty Activism going on. If you want to do this on camera, I think this would make great footage, and would be happy to film this in front of your coffee shop. Of course your videographer would be welcome to set up as well. This would be great advertising to the people that agree with and support your viewpoint, and I’ll even buy the drinks.

I think this would go a long way to help you understand some of the changes that are happening in Keene and around the state. There is a tremendous amount of mis-information about the liberty activists, our views, and activism. I would like to explain what we are all about, and how the freedom message naturally works to bring people together.

So James if you would like to set that up on camera or off, please let me know with a private message to me in the forum. I’m glad you joined, and look forward to speaking with you about this.

Sam Dodson

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WKBK’s Dan Mitchell Discusses City Council Drinking Game

August 20, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 79 Comments
Filed under: Audio, Noncooperation, Personal Freedom, Response, Video

I called into the morning show here in Keene to discuss last nights Keene City Council drinking game and the Anti-Free Keene hecklers that showed up to disrupt filming. Keene City Councilor Pam Slack called in to announce that Heika’s letter would be addressed on Wednesday at 6:30.

Grab the Archive here to get my perspective on this video:

Here’s an Update based on the comments:

I’m currently editing the video for the event. The full footage from this incident is shown in the beginning. This version seems to have cut two previous occasions where he was disrupting my interview by holding the cup in front of the camera. He was repeatedly asked to stop interfering.
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The Keene City Council Drinking Game, Round 2

August 18, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 108 Comments
Filed under: Uncategorized

Where: 2nd Floor Keene City Hall

When: Thursday August 19th @ 6:45 P.M.

Who: Open Container Activists, Onlookers, Press/media

Rules:

All participants drink when:

1. There’s a call to order

2. A bureaucrat claims to do something as “The City of Keene”

3. Everyone stands up

4. The City Council votes for Violence

5. A vote is unanimous

6. A council member says the phrase “master plan.”

7. They plan to do something “for the children.”

9. Raise your glasses (drinking not needed) if someone suggests rolling back the size, scope or enforcement power of the government IE supports more liberty/freedom

Feel free to join us with the beverage and container of your choice. If you have feedback or input on the event, please join us in the discussion thread or the Facebook event page.

Anyone who wishes to come out in support of this event is invited, drinking or not, with or without cameras. This week will be bigger and better than the last game. Hopefully the city council will leave us alone.

See you tomorrow night!

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City Council Drinking Game Video

August 11, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 63 Comments
Filed under: Corruption, News, Noncooperation, Obscured Truth Network, Personal Freedom, Police, Thuggery, Uncategorized, Video

Here’s the video the people calling themselves “The City of Keene” don’t want you to see:

After reviewing their city council rules, city ordinances, and state laws; Dale Pregent seems to have made up the rules barring alcoholic beverage containers (not containing alcohol) in order to target free speech. When the Police Chief Ken Meola is unable to determine what is in the closed containers held by Ian Freeman and Sam Dodson, they were arrested for refusing to consent to search. The video clearly shows, Heika – who consented to the search – being told “your fine” as she remained in the meeting drinking from her bottle.

Let’s not forget they did all of this on live TV with the community watching. Plans are in the works for the next City Council Drinking game, Aug. 19th, 7pm. Mark your calendar, it’s going to be a special event.

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US Postal Worker Steals Donations for Shire Society Documents

August 6, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 17 Comments
Filed under: Corruption

Those of you following this blog know that Davi Barker was the artist who created the shire society documents signed by about a hundred people during Porcfest.

The donations from signers and money for supplies was ripped off by a US Postal worker who was able to heist 2 rounds of Silver, a 5g & 1g Shire Silver card, and 40 dollars. After cutting it open, they were nice enough to add scotch tape to the empty envelope which was delivered.

Was it some angry keene postal worker? The truth is, we will never know because the US postal bureaucracy pales in comparison to the tracking capabilities of private carriers. This is the second time I’ve had mail stolen. The first time was about 10 years ago when a postal worker stole a box of checks and went on a shopping spree.

For those of you that think the postal service is an independent The total US mail service pay in taxes bill for 2010: $0.

Do you think that gives them an advantage over FedEx, UPS, and DHL?

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Announcing the Keene City Council Drinking Game

August 4, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 40 Comments
Filed under: Announcement, Civil Disobedience, Noncooperation, Personal Freedom, Police, Social

Not a Beer

Where: 2nd Floor Keene City Hall

When: Thursday August 5th: 6:45 P.M.

Who: Open Container Activists, Onlookers, Press/media

Rules:

All participants drink when:

1. There’s a call to order

2. A bureaucrat claims to do something as “The City of Keene”

3. Everyone stands up

4. The City Council votes for Violence

5. A vote is unanimous

6. A council member says the phrase “master plan.”

7. They plan to do something “for the children.”

9. Raise your glasses (drinking not needed) if someone suggests rolling back the size, scope or enforcement power of the government IE supports more liberty/freedom

Feel free to join us with the beverage and container of your choice. If you have feedback or input on the event, please join us in the discussion thread.

Anyone who wishes to come out in support of this event is invited, drinking or not, with or without cameras.

See you tomorrow night!

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Shire Society Declaration Available for Download

July 31, 2010 by Sam Dodson · 37 Comments
Filed under: Introduction, Living Free, Obscured Truth Network, Your Evolution

Thanks to James “Puke” Schmill for donating his time as a photographer to create the high quality Shire Society Declaration documents The document was signed by a number of wonderful activists from Porcfest, with a final few signatures from the Keene area.