Open Minds

The biggest thing in the way is YOU. That is the internal part. This answer relates to the external part. You can overcome things like getting capital, not having a perfect location, making mistakes with vendors and many other things. The one big problem that Shepard thinks... Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Should I trade my FAITH in for Reason & Reality? Shepard discusses why he does not instigate attempts to change theists' minds. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard thinks... you cannot simply pick a thing or two that you want people to let you do, and then claim that you are a libertarian. Real libertarianism is not a topic-by-topic thing, it is a philosophy. It is allowing your neighbor to make their own choices. Shepard thinks... it is voluntaryism. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Is it "ok" to discriminate and remove access to opportunities from those with means? Is discrimination against individuals based on their socioeconomic class OK sometimes? Listening to the founder of Give Work at a conference recently reminded me of this issue. Shepard thinks... Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Role of Fathers Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Shepard exposes a common misconception that voters try to sneak by ... busted! idontvote.org #mockthevote #idontvote Shepard thinks... Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

How to argue with Shepard. I love debating important things with people that are rational, intelligent, open-minded, intellectually honest and logic people. (No offense to Republicrats, I love many of ya'll and we can still have breakfasts, lunches, beers and good light-hearted times together.) Don't try to argue important social theory with me based on information your 7th grade teacher was forced to teach from a government-approved textbook. Yeah, no. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Trevor suggests you start with these three of his videos: Justice Minister David Lametti "You Don't Have an Absolute Right to Own Property." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFdqWVZCC50 Jordan Peterson | Freedom Of Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BThGxhTg3Qw GOLDBACKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI3y9irMGPQ I apologize for the audio sync problems, I tried a new-to-me technology that did not work for me and that I will not ever use again. Hope y'all can still hear well enough to get to know Trevor of Pioneer Spirit Shepard chats with Trevor, The Voluntaryist from Canada https://www.youtube.com/@pioneerspiritPS/videos . Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Tart On Demand Government Taxi Competition (Rapid Transit) Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Futures of kids on playgrounds Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Be a ray of light and happiness, NOT a hater! Ummmkay? Haters suck. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ Be a Nice Person - Not a Hater

We proudly provide a free speech-writing service for public officials and pro-state organizations. We also write draft letters for politicians and government employees. we provide our services with both by request and as spontaneous gifts. Some speeches, like today's "County Commissioners Announcement" Excuse Sample Speech in audio format. We are also able to provide written and video samples. Let us know how we can help you better be a moral servant! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about our services at https://openlyvoluntary.com/public-servant-speech-writing-service-free/

Do Conspiracies Exist? Shepard ponders how much "stuff that happens" is a specific conspiracy and how much, "just happens?" Christian was mentioned, his channel is here: https://odysee.com/@LibertyAfterDark:a?view=content Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Recently, a man and his children were frightened by a peaceful woman who was carrying a rape-prevention firearm. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ Frightened by a woman with a gun?

RE question on Quora: https://qr.ae/pr4QuM Shepard posts the following question on Quora, then destroys a stupid answer. "Has anyone rationally argued against the saying, "Taxation is Theft?" (As of 2022, it had not been done)" Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

The Outspoken Obtuse Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Nature Fallacy Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Synergy FAIL The Result of libertarian Advocate Cats Refusing to Be Herded Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

We proudly provide a free speech-writing service for public officials and pro-state organizations. We also write draft letters for politicians and government employees. we provide our services both by request and as spontaneous gifts. Some speeches, like today's ""Just Doing My Job" Excuse Sample Speech for US Association of Public Servants" is in audio format. We are also able to provide written and video samples. Let us know how we can help you better be a moral servant! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about our services at https://openlyvoluntary.com/public-servant-speech-writing-service-free/

Awesome Entrepreneurial Opportunities Because It is Hard to Find Good People Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Tanks for Ukraine - Simple Truths Shepard chats about the foundational elements. Obviously, since Shepard can not eloquently explain 3 excellent points for or against either side, he has not "picked sides." Without knowing the issue REALLY well, it would be irresponsible to say that he stands with one side or the other. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

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We are all trying to sell "something." Shepard discusses How to Develop Personas for your Top 80% Target Market. Watch on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ShepardtheVoluntaryist:6/Developing-Personas:2?r=G6za7sVWKqeWnDQXbcHYU3cFqVea9bbX Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Watch on Odysee! https://odysee.com/@ShepardtheVoluntaryist:6/Climate-Change--Shepard-On-Being-Green-circa-2010:5 Shepard talks about his view on the sustainability movement back in 2010. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

A bit of motivation for Having Game for Human Freedom Advocacy. The Way of Men: https://amzn.to/3ku4HF6 Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard describes the Utopian Society Fallacy Watch on Odysee: https://odysee.com/Having-Game-for-Human-Freedom-Advocacy-:6aa52b8242beff6d3ef08bcc8d6e9e017b3dc958 Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard thinks... charity should not come from violence, should it? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ Music written by Alexander Nakarada. Visit http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com Provided by https://freepd.com/

Shepard thinks... there must be someplace for today's oppressed classes to escape tyranny and find freedom. This is part 2 of our series. Part 1 here: https://odysee.com/@ShepardtheVoluntaryist:6/Where-Can-We-Go-for-Freedom-Part-1-HB:d More thoughts here: https://openlyvoluntary.com/freedom-land/ Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Taken from: https://odysee.com/@Disenthrall:8/05---Predicting-Tyranny-and-Long-Term-Life-Options:2 / Patrick & Ryan discuss: "Predicting Tyranny and Long Term Life Options" Our continued exploration of where peaceful humanitarians can escape tyranny. See our blog at: https://openlyvoluntary.com/freedom-land/ Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Diversity is neither good nor bad, and it is a byproduct - not a worthy goal in and of itself. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

A libertarian pokes fun at "his people" and points out a truism quirk that seems to be accurate over 80% of the time... Is he right? lol Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Advice For Wedding Officiants - Don't Be Cute Or Clever. Lol (Not Freedom Related) Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

There is a common fallacy having to do with the covid-scare... don't fall for it! :) Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Review of Vaush versus Yaron Brook Debate. Vaush has an AWESOME voice and knows many large words, likely from college, which he strings together beautifully! While Yaron won the debate from an intellectual/economic perspective, Vaush had a very smooth voice with incredible tonality. The debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFSGxWHS830 Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

A libertarian Opposed To Marijuana Legalization explains why he is against legalizing the marijuanas. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Thoughts over a martini ... Universal Basic Income, the Economics of How People Get Things like food, money and sex. Violence and Voluntaryism both "work" and Shepard have a strong preference ... and it is NOT the violence necessitated by the preference that Vaush suggests. #peaceisbetter Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

The pragmatic & strategic reason why moral-libertarians don't involve themselves with government. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ Voluntaryists Don't Vote

A fun contest! When Will the Government Shut the Internet Down in the US? What exact date is your best guess? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

"Despite all of the charities that exist in the world, there are still many people in trouble who need help. With our Tactical Charity Society efforts, we aim to empower the individual to engage in charity directly. We're here for the castaways, those forgotten, the downtrodden, the hopeful, the peaceful. We will all benefit by helping those in need, knowing that we have done the right thing, the virtuous thing." -Tactical Charity Society Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Shepard interviews Sherry about Voluntary Virtue. Hundreds of government programs exist try to help those in need, but there isn't a way to contribute just to the good causes that YOU want. Voluntary Virtue was founded to fix that. We help those in need with voluntarily acquired resources, ensuring our donors and volunteers have the liberty to participate in charity in a principled manner, coercion free. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Shepard thinks that we should always choose truth. If one takes care pf the means, the end will take care of itself. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Patrick describes the vision and purpose of Voluntary Virtue, a libertarian charity. Hundreds of government programs exist try to help those in need, but there isn't a way to contribute just to the good causes that YOU want. Voluntary Virtue was founded to fix that. We help those in need with voluntarily acquired resources, ensuring our donors and volunteers have the liberty to participate in charity in a principled manner, coercion free. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks http://voluntaryvirtue.org https://www.facebook.com/Voluntary-Virtue-110907181240064

Shepard interviews Christian Moore, CEO of Voluntary Virtue, a humanitarian charity. Hundreds of government programs exist try to help those in need, but there isn't a way to contribute just to the good causes that YOU want. Voluntary Virtue was founded to fix that. We help those in need with voluntarily acquired resources, ensuring our donors and volunteers have the liberty to participate in charity in a principled manner, coercion free. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks http://voluntaryvirtue.org https://www.facebook.com/Voluntary-Virtue-110907181240064

Some friends think the jab is good and others think the jab is bad. My contemplations... Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Even if your lifestyle preference is to be casual and less than squared away, some people have busy and productive lives and our planners. It is a good thing to respond to their invitations quickly and decisively or at least some sort of response! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Tires & Tricks of Salesmen and Ladies Men. Shepard discusses how knowing certain things can make propaganda lose its strength. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Recommended books to begin or continue your understanding of propaganda. This is only a start, if you would like more recommendations, let me know once you have finished these! :-) Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

I discuss the rarely useful Tactic Of Speaking Truth To Power. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard discusses Collectivism -v- Individualism, directing his message to his pals who identify as more left leaning. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

No Excuse For Capitalism! Shepard explains why no excuse for capitalism is needed, he defines and explains what capitalism really is. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/