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The Forge of Freedom

By: Alex Ooley
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  • Firearms, Personal Responsibility, and All Things Freedom Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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  • Episode 121. The Danger of the West’s Neglect of Individual Rights

    Episode 121. The Danger of the West’s Neglect of Individual Rights
    Apr 27 2024

    Show Notes

    Episode 121. The Danger of the West’s Neglect of Individual Rights

    Alex Ooley shares an article by Finn Andreen that discusses the neglect of individual rights in the West and the consequences of this neglect. It highlights the violation of property rights, exorbitant fiscal and inflationary pressures, mass surveillance, censorship, and the erosion of freedom of speech. The article argues that the Western world has taken individual rights for granted and emphasizes the importance of negative rights over positive rights. It calls for a renewed focus on educating the public about the principles of freedom and the need to protect individual rights.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Importance of Individual Rights

    04:05 The Neglect of Individual Rights in the West

    08:22 The Poor Protection of Individual Rights

    12:27 The Focus on Positive Rights

    Resources

    The Danger of the West’s Neglect of Individual Rights | Mises Institute

    https://mises.org/mises-wire/danger-wests-neglect-individual-rights

    TenthAmendmentCenter on X: "The same government..."

    https://twitter.com/TenthAmendment/status/1783975613508047221

    Episode 14. Positive & Negative Rights – The Forge of Freedom

    https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/05/09/episode-14-positive-negative-rights/

    Quote by Frederic Bastiat

    https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/132893-socialism-like-the-ancient-ideas-from-which-it-springs-confuses

    TenthAmendmentCenter on X (@TenthAmendment)

    https://twitter.com/TenthAmendment/status/1780732125236367481

    Takeaways

    The neglect of individual rights in the West has led to violations of property rights, exorbitant fiscal and inflationary pressures, mass surveillance, censorship, and erosion of freedom of speech.

    The Western world has taken individual rights for granted and needs to refocus on protecting negative rights rather than enforcing positive rights.

    Education about the principles of freedom and the importance of protecting individual rights is crucial to resist the creeping violation of rights.

    The public needs to actively enforce the principles and ideals contained in documents like the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and the Bill of Rights.

    The government's focus on control rather than protecting individual rights is evident in its expansion of surveillance and restrictions on privacy.

    Sound Bites

    "There is no massive opposition to these glaring violations of individual rights."

    "Liberty dies with apathy. It's up to us to maintain freedom."

    "We don't want the government to produce our food, dictate resources for healthcare, education, religion, or equality."

    Keywords

    individual rights, neglect, property rights, fiscal pressures, inflation, mass surveillance, censorship, freedom of speech, negative rights, positive rights, education, principles of freedom

    Tags

    #liberty

    #freedom

    #personalresponsibility

    #government

    #dueprocess

    #Constitution

    #FISA

    #FISA

    #section702

    #NSA

    #FBI

    #foreignintelligence

    #spying

    #tyranny

    #warrant

    #probablecause

    #4thAmendment

    #4A

    #mises

    #bastiat

    #forgeoffreedom


    DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 120. ATF Final Rule on Firearms Sales and What it Means to Be “Engaged in the Business”

    Episode 120. ATF Final Rule on Firearms Sales and What it Means to Be “Engaged in the Business”
    Apr 22 2024
    Show Notes: Episode 120. ATF Final Rule on Firearms Sales and What it Means to Be “Engaged in the Business” In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley discuss the ATF's new final rule regarding what it means to be engaged in the business of selling firearms. They highlight the complexity of the rule and its origins in the bipartisan safer communities act. They also discuss the power and history of the ATF, as well as the potential implications of the rule, including increased costs for private firearms transactions and the potential for registration and confiscation. They emphasize the need to be vigilant about government overreach and the importance of focusing on individual and community freedom. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 09:28 The ATF's Power and History 16:18 The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the ATF's Final Rule 35:46 The Government's Disregard for the American People and the National Debt 43:29 Taking Control of What You Can: Individual and Community Freedom Resources: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 - Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act_of_2022 S.2938 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Bipartisan Safer Communities Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2938 Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms - eib.fr_.1140-aa58.2024_508.signed_final_4.10.24.pdf https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/ruling/atf-final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms/download 18 U.S. Code § 924 - Penalties | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/924 18 U.S. Code § 922 - Unlawful acts | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922 The White House on X: "It’s time for Congress to act. https://t.co/KEDm5EQg13" / X https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1781699342178332678 Second Amendment Roundup: ATF redefines “engaged in the business” https://reason.com/volokh/2024/04/19/second-amendment-roundup-atf-redefines-engaged-in-the-business/ Justice Department Publishes New Rule To Update Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Firearms Dealer https://www.atf.gov/news/pr/justice-department-publishes-new-rule-update-definition-engaged-business-firearms-dealer Justice Department Publishes New Rule to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-publishes-new-rule-update-definition-engaged-business-firearms-dealer Final Rule: Definition of “Engaged in the Business” https://www.atf.gov/firearms/final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/ruling/atf-final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms/download Episode 57. ATF Proposed Rule on Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms – The Forge of Freedom https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/09/04/episode-57-atf-proposed-rule-on-definition-of-engaged-in-the-business-as-a-dealer-in-firearms/ ATF HQ on X: https://twitter.com/ATFHQ/status/1778393298991775744 Tags: #liberty #freedom #firearms #handguns #guns #2A #training #personalresponsibility #firstresponder #law #litigation #lawfare #selfdefense #ATF #agencyrulemaking #executivebranch #engagedinthebusiness #FFL #universalbackgroundchecks #tyranny DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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    45 mins
  • Episode 119. FISA 702 Explained: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

    Episode 119. FISA 702 Explained: Is Your Privacy at Risk?
    Apr 19 2024
    Show Notes: Episode 119. FISA 702 Explained: Is Your Privacy at Risk? In this episode, host Alex Ooley discusses the reauthorization of FISA 702, a provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that allows the government to conduct targeted surveillance of foreign nationals without a warrant. He explains the significant privacy implications of this provision and highlights instances of abuse by intelligence agencies. The episode also covers the failed attempt to impose a warrant requirement through the Biggs Amendment and the concerns raised by civil liberties organizations. The host emphasizes the importance of protecting privacy rights and urges listeners to be engaged citizens in order to prevent encroachments on their freedoms. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background on FISA 702 06:26 Concerns about Privacy and Abuse 13:59 The Failed Attempt to Impose a Warrant Requirement 27:53 The Importance of Protecting Privacy Rights Resources: Elizabeth Goitein on X https://twitter.com/LizaGoitein/status/1778844476607201640 Final Vote Results for Roll Call 114 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll114.xml Rand Paul on X (@RandPaul): https://twitter.com/RandPaul/status/1780627078645248462 TenthAmendmentCenter on X (@TenthAmendment) https://twitter.com/TenthAmendment/status/1780732125236367481 Letter from 21 Privacy Companies cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Coalition-Statement-for-Record-Senate-Judiciary-Hearing-on-Section-702-6-12-23.pdf Edward Snowden (@Snowden) / X https://twitter.com/Snowden FISA Section 702: What it is and why Congress is debating it https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/section-702-foreign-intelligence-surveillance-act-congress-what-know-rcna96259 Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on the Upcoming Vote on Reauthorization and Reform of FISA Section 702 | The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/17/statement-by-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-on-the-upcoming-vote-on-reauthorization-and-reform-of-fisa-section-702/ Bad Amendments to Section 702 Have Failed (For Now)—What Happens Next? | Electronic Frontier Foundation https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/bad-amendments-section-702-have-failed-now-what-happens-next What is Section 702? | Learn Liberty https://www.learnliberty.org/videos/what-is-section-702/ Naomi Brockwell (@naomibrockwell) / X https://twitter.com/naomibrockwell What is the FISA court, and why is it so secretive? | CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/08/politics/fisa-court-explainer-trnd/index.html Tags: #liberty #freedom #personalresponsibility #government #dueprocess #Constitution #FISA #FISA #section702 #NSA #FBI #foreignintelligence #spying #tyranny #warrant #probablecause #4thAmendment #4A DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom/support
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