by Ian | Apr 4, 2013 |
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This morning on NHPR’s “The Exchange” with Laura Knoy about the Free State Project‘s first decade in NH, the haters were on the attack against liberty activists here in Keene. Keene activism dominated the conversation with FSP guests Carla Gericke, Joel Winters, and Carol McGuire (both are state representatives – Joel a democrat and Carol a republican).
Perhaps the host of the show will have another episode actually featuring Keene activists who can respond to the ridiculous critics. The usual complaints of toplessness in front of middle schoolers, smoking pot, harassing crossing guards, police, and court staff and other misinformation came up and the guests’ answers were dodgy at best or outright attacks on Keene activism. Carol McGuire, for instance, agreed with the host when she asked her if she thought Keene was a “black eye” on the Free State Project.
One thing is for sure, as Joel Winters points out, Keene activism gets people talking. Too bad none of the speakers on the show bothered to address the ridiculous critiques straight on. No one pointed out:
by Ian | Apr 3, 2013 |
I am currently being interviewed by a UNH college student for her project. I decided to record my answers as an audio file so as to make them available to a wider audience than just the student, Erin. In the audio I discuss the state’s violent nature, victimless crimes, the BEARCAT, Robin Hooding, the consensual organization of society, and more. Thanks to Erin for reaching out. Here’s the audio:
by Ian | Apr 2, 2013 |
Small business freedom in NH ranks #3 already and is only going to get better as more liberty activists arrive and get active as part of the Free State Project. Here’s the news from the New Hampshire Freedom blog:
According to the 2013 Thumbtrack.com Small Business Survey, New Hampshire is #3 for small business friendly states. New Hampshire is #2 for ease of starting a business and licensing regulations. New Hampshire is #4 for regulatory friendliness. New Hampshire also receives an A+ in ease of hiring, health and safety and tax code.
by Ian | Apr 2, 2013 |
Bitcoin broke through the $100 barrier recently, and that is a big deal, but the lesser known story is what is happening with Litecoin breaking $1 and shooting up past $4 in mere hours! Some are saying Litecoin will be the silver to Bitcoin’s gold. If you have litecoins (You can get them at BTC-e.) and would like to send some to Free Keene, you can do that via this litecoin address:
LejeDHfBdJoj3muzstmjkamNEYP1vPUkM2
Thank you for your support!
Of course you can also contribute via Bitcoin and Paypal. See the Contribution page for details.
by Ian | Apr 1, 2013 |
Dave Ridley is back in disobedient mode as he prepares for a showdown with corrupt Manchester officials. From Spirit of Arcadia:
Dave Ridley vows civil disobedience at an April 8th demonstration after attempts by Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas and a security guard to restrict him from recording in the very public lobby of City Hall.
On March 26th, Ridley was trying to interview local officials including Gatsas who told the independent journalist that he must get permission from the City Clerk’s office before recording. According to Ridley, “an enraged security officer shortly appeared and made similar demands.” He describes the upcoming demonstration:
“In the absence of some major unexpected event, there will be an anti-censorship demonstration outside City Hall starting 6 p.m. on Monday, April 8. Then I intend to enter the lobby *with* my camera recording and *without* asking permission. I’ll try to record, non-disruptively, the outskirts of a City school-committee meeting. I’ll likely remain until arrested or until 7:30 p.m…whichever comes first! I invite all peaceable folk to join me.”
