Kind of curious -- has anyone here had pressure to participate in government programs as an adult, e.g. pressure from peers or pressure from social workers during times of poverty?

If, for example, it was trendy among your peers to take on unemployment insurance checks during the pandemic "just because", did you do it as well? Separate from possible abuses of it during the pandemic, do you see unemployment insurance as being inconsistent with libertarianism or the legacy values of the Ron Paul movement?

How about welfare or food stamps? Do you have any advice for like what it feels like to physically turn down these things, as an adult libertarian, after perhaps being exposed to Ron Paul, Ayn Rand, or other libertarian thought as a teenager/ high schooler?

I have multiple pictures with Ron Paul, and I remember attending one of his March on Washington events (it was structured just like MLK's march and the size of the crowd filled up the National Mall just like his did), but I'm having trouble finding resources or digital footprint about what it means to actually live out these values in the 2020s.

Short of rereading Ron Paul's book The Revolution, which I read during high school and loved, and which I think I'm about to reread, there just isn't much organized digital footprint support or evidence out there for what it means to be a "good" Ron Paul fan or campaign alumnus these days. (I know there's randomly a Ron Paul bumper sticker posted on a sign in a park near me...)

I don’t know why it took me so long to pick this up but so far it’s been great. Four chapters in and can’t seem to put it down.

If you have any other reading suggestions please do share.

Cheers and thanks!

The Republicans and their Investigations

There has been a noticeable pattern when it comes to the Republicans and their investigations. It is no secret that during the 2016 Trump rallies, chants of "LOCK HER UP" were heard in reference to Hillary Clinton. However, despite these chants, Clinton has not faced any legal consequences. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the Republican investigations.

The Benghazi Investigations

One prominent example of Republican investigations is the seven investigations into the Benghazi incident involving Hillary Clinton. Unfortunately, these investigations yielded rather pathetic results. As former House Speaker McCarthy stated on Fox News, the primary outcome seemed to be a decline in Clinton's poll numbers. This raises concerns about the true purpose of these investigations and whether they were politically motivated.

The Durham Investigation and Hunter Biden

Another notable investigation that has been a target for Republicans is the four-year Durham investigation, often referred to as the "CRIME OF THE CENTURY" by Ex President Trump. However, despite the extensive duration of the investigation, it resulted in zero convictions. This outcome raises doubts about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the investigation.

Similarly, Hunter Biden has been a target for years, with Republicans trying to find evidence of crimes. Yet, once again, there is little substantial evidence to support these claims. This has led many to view these investigations as nothing more than witch hunts.

It is worth noting that during his presidency, Donald Trump did not possess any incriminating documents related to the alleged crimes of the Biden family. Claims that such documents were stored in the bathroom at Mar-a-Lago are unsubstantiated and lack credibility.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, the Republicans' investigations into Hillary Clinton, Benghazi, Hunter Biden, and the Durham investigation have raised concerns about their effectiveness and motivations. The lack of significant results and the perception of political bias have led many to question the legitimacy of these investigations. It is crucial to approach such investigations with objectivity and ensure that they serve the purpose of upholding justice rather than being driven by political agendas.

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