Year Zero

"Gen'rals gathered in their masses, Just like witches at black masses Evil minds that plot destruction, Sorcerer of death's construction In the fields the bodies burning, As the war machine keeps turning Death and hatred to mankind, Poisoning their brainwashed minds" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Tommy discusses the events leading to the assassination of Soleimani and what Iran's response may look like. Rejecting the idea of this assassination leading to WWIII Tommy lays out what actions the US and Iran will probably take moving forward in this environment of rising tensions and chants for war. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Greta Thunberg is right, the world is indeed sick, but not for the reasons she'd have you believe. Greta, the 16 year old girl being used by government's and climate activists around the world is a perfect example of the cancer that infects the world. The cancer of appealing to authority. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Tommy compares the homeless population of California, one of the wealthiest states in the US, to homelessness in the poorest state. The conclusion is simple to come to that homelessness is a result of too much government, not too little. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Mike Maharrey joins Tommy to discuss The Defend the Guard Act that is expected to be taken up in state legislatures in the 2020 session. They touch on the appropriate use of the National Guard and why states should demand congress declare war before being granted the power to deploy National Guard troops to combat zones. Letter to state legislatures This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In part 2 of the interview Tommy and Scott discuss relations with Turkey, more Ukraine, Iran, Russia, and Syria. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Part 1 of this 2 part interview Tommy and Scott address Ukraine, Russia, and Iran. US foreign policy for the last 100 years has left millions dead around the world, and there doesn't seem to be a slow down in the interventionism of the US. What is the goal? Why is Ukraine important? And is Iran really a threat? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Everyone has a story as to what opened their mind - made them susceptible to the message of liberty. This is my story. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 82 Tommy chats with his friend Greg Price about what average Americans are seeing when they look at the nature of politics, media, and culture. Greg is an independent that just wants government to take a more common sense approach. He's a majority of Americans; frustrated, jaded, and wants to be listened to. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 81 Tommy discusses the latest email leaks revealing there was no gas attack in Douma. Again, like with WMD's, the US military machine is caught spreading lies in order to commit crimes in foreign lands, and arms are still being run into Iraq and Syria through US shell companies. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Tommy decides to look at the biggest stories on his mind, znd gives his opinion on them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In his debate with Dave Smith Nick Sarwark said people aren't worried about foreign policy because it doesn't affect their lives. Tommy decided it was time that this idea was taken on, and debunked for good. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

I'm endorsing Jacob Hornberger for president. So should you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

For thousands of years the fight for liberty was waged against dictators and tyrants seen as gods or descendents of gods. Today the benevolence isn't limited to a man and his lifetime, but to a system outlasting any one man's life and legacy. Can the ideals known as American exceptionalism and the system in place be utilized to bring about liberty? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Tommy spent a week and a half scouring articles for links between the Ukrainian impeachment scandal and Trump Russia. This is what he found. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Rape in South Africa has become a societal norm. With a rape taking place every 26 seconds women are living in fear. Tommy dares to look at the social causes that may lead otherwise normal children to grow into such monsters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In episode 74 Tommy looks at the idea of a good and bad side to political theater. After Kennedy was assasinated Sam Giancana is credited as saying, "This proves, without a doubt, there are no white hats or black hats. It's all a game, and it always ends the same - death." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Tulsi.... If she were any more of a disappointment I'd have to call her son. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 72 Tommy takes a deep dive into the modern politic of America. The conservative elements of society have coopted the term red pill in an effort to propagandize the public into their idea of order and justice while coopting the progressive idea that government is all powerful, giving people access to inherent rights. As they giveth, so shall they take away. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 71 Tommy digs into the political reactionaries of the left and right. As new problems pop up in society neither Conservatives or Progressives interest themselves with causes. The typical response from both groups is to beg the state for solutions with no reflection of how this reaction has failed in the past. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 70 Tommy once again looks at the Ukrainian story. Given all the crimes the US has committed, and the treatment of whistleblowers what makes this different? Quid pro quo? Or business interests? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 69 Tommy digs into the CIA obsession with fascists since the defeat of NAZI Germany in WW2. Every time the CIA intervenes in another country's affairs it does so on behalf of a fascist insurgency. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In episode 68 Tommy looks at the latest news surrounding Hunter Biden, Trump, and the deployment of troops to Saudi Arabia to defend against the threat that is Iran. Tommy speculates that given the history of business interest and intelligence interest merging that the reason Trump is once again being threatened by leaks has to do with his unwillingness to stick to the protocol of National Security laid out before him upon taking office. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 66 Tommy looks at the National Security State. Fear is a powerful emotion. The National Security apparatus knows this better than anyone. Their goal is to keep citizens in fear in order to flex their power without question. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

On the 1 year anniversary of Year Zero, episode 65, Tommy looks at the effects of 9/11. Given all the lies told by the US government surrounding 9/11 It's easy to see why the truther community still grows and thrives. So much so that one must wonder if the conspiratorial angles were intentionally inserted to keep that truth secret. While these narratives are being debated Bin Laden is victorious peacefully in his grave. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 64 Tommy looks at the negotiations between the Taliban and the US. In light of the negotiations breaking down, and Trump's desire to keep 9,000 military personnel in Afghanistan is it possible that Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail was another politician talking peace for votes? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

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In Episode 62 Tommy looks at the assassination of Frank Olson, a CIA scientist killed in 1953. Eric Olson, Frank's eldest son, has spent the last 66 years searching for answers. In 1994 forensics showed that Frank was murdered, and to this day the CIA has escaped justice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 61 Tommy gives an overview of updates in the Epstein death. Was he murdered? Did he commit suicide? Either way the system is either grossly incompetent or extremely corrupt. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 60 Tommy looks at the evangelical left and the evangelical right fighting for dominance over the politics of the US. In his assessment he determines that though people are using the same words they're speaking different languages. He encourages all anarchists to distance themselves from the binary thinking of statists, and ally among themselves to combat present and future tyranny. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 59 Tommy explores the idea that there is no true left in America. He contends there is a left that is growing and underrepresented in the narrative. But the left is not what you might expect. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

in Episode 58 Tommy looks at the mass shootings in America. He examines possible causes. Tommy ventures into the art of communication; the left and the right talking past each other and never being able too get on the same page, and how this contributes to violence used in advancing the control of the state. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 57 Tommy takes another look at immigration. The caricature of libertarians is that they are open borders. Tommy describes private property borders, property attained via natural law, and the government's land monopoly before spending a few minutes on the immigration underground railroad attempting to nullify federal immigration policy and help those that are in need of assistance. At the 16 minute mark there's some static that lasts the rest of the podcast due to a call that rings in. I hope that doesn't ruin the fun. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 56 Tommy talks to his wife. AS boring as that may sound, they are truly interesting and entertaining together. Beatrix, Tommy's wife, was born in South Africa under apartheid and she witnessed the changes that occurred as a teenager, durimg her most impressionable years. Tommy and Beatrix discuss the way that the fall of apartheid changed the country, and the pros and cons that followed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 55 of Year Zero Tommy gets into his reasons for becoming an anarchist. Government operates as if it owns you and your existence is for its advancement. Tommy disputes this claim by decrying self ownership and natural rights. If liberty were the original state of nature any construct claiming dominion is illegitimate and criminal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

Sorry for the delay. I had issues uploading last week, and i didn't realize this episode had not uploaded until Saturday. In Episode 54 Tommy looks at faith in the state and other ideologies. Blind subservience to any ideology is dangerous, and given the wedge within the nation I think the canyon between the belief systems is a strong indication that it's time the different factions divorce before there's serious violence on the strets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 53 Tommy takes a page out of Thaddeus Russell's book, and looks into the culture's construction from a less than moralistic view. Prohibition is the policing of the body in order to serve the state. If you think you're an individual, or owner of self you want to tune in. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 52 Tommy recounts events and people from his childhood. The Democratic party is obsessed with convincing voters that they'd pursue reparations, but what would the results of these reparations do to the country? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 52 Tommy takes a look at the American Revolution for Independence Day. As time has passed, and presidents and Congress violated the constitution America became an empire. Modern conservatives defend these actions, but is that the bar they should be aiming for? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In episode 51 Tommy takes a quick look at the first democrat debates, gives his highlight moment, and then discusses the idea of justice in America. In conversations I've had with people from the left I've discovered that the main difference in our approach to the government abusing people is that they want justice while I want liberty. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 50 Tommy looks at the latest on US Iran tensions. Given the history between the 2 countries war may be inevitable, but either way Trump is not getting a better deal. Tommy lays out his thoughtson on recent events and the three scenarios he thinks are most likely. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 49 Tommy addresses his thoughts on licensing and punching laterally. it's impossible to survive in today's world without accepting other people's authority in nearly every area. Tommy decides it's time that he give his opinion on licensing which leads him into the the topic of punching laterally. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 48 Tommy looks at the docuseries The Killing Season. After outlining the general premise he looks at how flawed the systematic approach to victimized sex workers is, and how much wasted money and time is spent on persecuting nonviolent offenders as opposed to those that find sport in murder. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe

In Ep 47 Pete joined Tommy to discuss making a documentary. After announcing their crowd funding efforts Tommy decided to have Pete return for a rundown of how making a documentary and funding is going. Pete has become a prominent voice in the libertarian movement, and he is constantly striving to make a bigger and better splash. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tommysalmons.substack.com/subscribe