Rebel Love Show Episode 6

by | May 3, 2014 | 0 comments

Legendary activist and Free Keene blogger Rich Paul appears on the Rebel Love Show, where he spills his guts about a life of civil disobedience and the high cost he has borne because of it.

Rebel Love Show Episode 5

by | Apr 27, 2014 | 0 comments

The latest episode of the Rebel Love Show featured Free Keene blogger extraordinaire JJ Epic, reminiscing about his years in the Shire, and about his impending departure to see family and travel the world.

Vanity Plates Show Off Individualism

by | Apr 14, 2014 | 6 comments

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Ever since coming to New Hampshire I’ve been struck by just how many vanity plates I see around. More often than not, it seems like a good third or more of plates are customized.

I would expect this of the liberty-minded community. After all, we are all full-time activists of some sort, what with our little liberty buttons and t-shirts, and it makes sense that a great deal of people in the local liberty-loving community have vanity plates with slogans like “AGORIST,” “BITCOIN,” and the infamous “COPSLIE.”

But here in New Hampshire, the average local seems to have the same individualistic flair on their vehicle. I can’t even begin to name all the different customized plates I see around here. This is a stark contrast from other places I’ve lived, such as California, the District of Columbia, and even free-spirited Arizona.

That’s because the Free State has a unique culture of freedom and individualism unlike any found elsewhere. Fitting right in with a lack of legal requirements to wear a seat belt in a car or a helmet on a motorcycle, the propensity of locals to take greater charge of their vehicles speaks of a larger sense of self-reliance and liberty.

So the next time some detractor tries to make you up to be an invasive species, just remember: we’re right at home here.

Agora Cab Runs on Bitcoin

by | Mar 31, 2014 | 0 comments

Need a ride around New Hampshire? Agora Cab does a great job shuttling people around efficiently at far cheaper rates than more traditional cab services. While primarily based out of Manchester, Agora Cab frequently goes to and from Keene, and has been a lifeline for activists seeking to travel between the two. Also, Bitcoin is their preferred mode of payment, so if you’re looking to keep government money out of the transaction, you’re in luck.

When my car was out of commission because the state took my plates, I heavily relied on Agora Cab to get to and from work without completely depleting my financial reserves. It just goes to show the power of the community in voluntarily providing a valuable service that the state regulates; or, in my case, completely removes.