And in this time period, in 2008, I could see why he felt so passionately about the times that were ahead. Look at where we are right now, Stefan was completely right. We have been deceived. My final hope, as I said, is Ron Paul. Let's hope for the best. Take up the cause of liberty or you will die at the hands of tyranny!
I hate voting, but I'm casting 2 final votes. One vote for Ron Paul in my state primaries, and one vote for Ron Paul for President. Should he fail, I will abandon all hope and never participate in this corrupt biased system again. Ron Paul 2012 or bust, motherfuckers!
But then you beg us to vote for ron paul. We see your point, but it contradicts what I thought was your ultimate goal....ignore the source of the problem.
Organized dissent is the only way to reign in government power. 1 person cannot do it, 100 people cannot do it, even 1 million is a small number when dealing with large societies. It is not until you get to numbers like 100 million people acting in unison that real change is made possible. When such a massive amount of people are organized in their dissent of the government, the government cannot afford to just brush them off.
OK ..well.. besides not voting what other solutions do your offer? Simply not voting is not going to solve anything. As Martin Lutrher King once said.. "if youre not part of the solution, youre part of the problem"
people crave leadership. the strong of will take up the responsibility of entering politics(GOVERNment) to lead the masses. without democracy we have turmoil that leads to civil war. And you ask me "In what way?"...I can only guess you mean in what way do we have it pretty damn good as I have said...well I have a disability and without the government WE have I would be a bum, instead I receive support(not much, but it pays the bills. So I DO vote. For my life.
Ron Paul won't win. There is always a wizard of oz controlling the puppets. Mitt Romney will win. Obama vs. Romney. There won't be a change through voting like he's saying here :'(
so you are proposing to do nothing? you arguement is pointless. i have listened to your whole arguement to find out you propose to do nothing? Change happens through actions, to take no action is to make no progress.
"You're not allowed to bribe them..." Really? Because last I heard there were millions being spent by politicians on the latest travesty. Very little of this is their own money.
Don't bother voting? I'd say just the opposite.What if everyone DID vote.Better yet what if people actually new as much about what was going on around them politically as they did their favorite sports team & then voted?We do live in a society & with that comes responsibility that most people do not participate in & you obviously do not want.Many do like to pontificate of the unjust inequalities that do exist while never taking any responsibility.
I agrre with what you are saying completely, but I would vote for Ron Paul and see if he downsizes government so then the people can squash out the totaletarian aspects of the government turning it back into a service for the people supported by the people, instead of it being a slave master of the people.
Who Cares, everybody's gotta do something for a living. Even polititions. if what you say is true then we'd be just like the lybian people rising against their government. We as NORTH AMERICANS have it pretty damn good
Yeah right and that will change nothing because they will still count the votes that support the system the way it is. People's only hope now is to VOTE for freedom and in the USA that is Ron Paul, he has for along time been telling the public truth and yet nobody until now has realised it.
I am British and have no right to assert my position on America.
How ever I do belong to the planet Earth and as a suggestion could I recommend that you impeech your current President for one of the biggest betrayals of the people to occur in your nations history.
I pray that you able to reclaim your nation back.
I've a nasty feel Ron Paul might be the powers just in case guy. If I were the ptb I would out a just in case guy up there. Remember these guys ain't stupid. They've had lots of experience and know how to set up every angle. Don't vote, the system would not fall but we and the press would have to talk about all this, it would have to come to the fore. No about of bs would service their lies then.
but you tell people not to vote and they look at you like your a pathetic selfish asshole. The classical overused meaningless line is "you can't criticize if you dont vote".
Had to send this to my folks, theyre starting to understand things but even still see voting as a harmless indulgence, and not for the encouraging of the broken system that it is.
Your real power is your "vote" but you also have another vote they don't want you to know about. You can "annul" laws which you see are over stepping into your rights.
You just got to be smarter than a fifth grader to do it.
You can't sit on the fence, you either are a citizen or not. Can't be in the service without being a citizen.
A soldier.. You "serve" in the military?
SERVANT. A servant is one who is employed to render personal services to his employer, otherwise than in the pursuit of an independent calling. and who in such service remains entirely under the control and direction of the latter. who is called his master.
Instead of voting and participating with the herd, buy yourself a pair of overhauls and cut the pockets out; at least you'll have something to wear and something to play with.
@MrSchpankme Why follow a heard to the slaughter? Because "they" said so?
why be counted among the idiots who are about to destroy themselves. Funny thing is.. you guys can't stop it from happening. You're powerless. Your government rules you. And your military is out of control.
@gorgeousdzastr .. you need to read and comprehend what was said; specifically, "I" said NOT to be one of the Herd; Secondly, I'm not a Resident of the UNITED STATES and it's not my US Military; Third, I'm not in debt and provide my on Food, Water, Power and Shelter; Lastly, I want ALL the European Psychopaths and their extend families to leave the North AMERICAN Continent and return to their place of origin.
@gorgeousdzastr .. My comments are exactly on point. What oath would I need to take? Only a corporation requires your oath; who is it you have Pledge your Allegiance?
While he's right about our corrupt government he SHOULD realize there is another choice not in bed with "the government" and big mega-companies, The Libertarian Party. We want to downsize the government to the size of a postage stamp too small to do anything but defend us from invaders and THAT'S IT! Problem is the sheep (most of America) is too dumb to realize all the things he says is true and they continue "to vote for the lesser of TWO-EVILS the same way mommy and daddy did or for the candy.
@Libertyracer And of course Ron Paul recognized years ago the government controlled media won't let Libertarian expose these truths so we are faced with a total media blackout so he runs as a Republican. HE IS OUR ONE CHANCE to downsize our government and restore REAL Freedom for us. ANYONE ELSE will continue the slavery system. Everyone should endorse Libertarian candidates in local elections ONLY! The POTUS can't do much.Libertarians run for local and state offices and CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
@JoJoQwenty "What makes you think he's gonna make a difference even if he was genuine..."
Ummm, there's his 5 published books and his 24 year voting record -- the notion that he would suddenly lose all conviction and reverse course upon entering the White House is not credible.
There are limits to his power even in the presidency. But his most astute observation is that, as commander-in-chief, he needs no legislative approval to withdraw troops. And he has the power of full pardon.
@jaker277 bullshit he still supports a corrupt system. What makes you think he's gonna make a difference even if he was genuine which he's not the powers that be will take him out. Saying that just mean you want someone to take care of you because you haven't grown up yet.
@jaker277 And that's why your in debt. "vote" for re-presentation. And you have servants? rofl.. how? Your a slave.
debt/slave
Imagine a nation with a population of ZERO. It dies...
Quit, leave the system. It is a system of idea. In the head. Imaginary place. Democracy is nothing more than a MOB. Stop mobbing your brethren. Anyone who attacks his brethren is an infidel.
Ron Paul will always be up for pres. If it isn''t him, it will be another like him. They all say the same thing.
@jaker277 - Ron Paul is the best man to run for president in my entire life but I don't want Libertarianism to be blamed when this country goes down in tubes. Instead, I'd rather have socialism get blamed. Besides, history of states worldwide proves that they NEVER get smaller.
@woodhippie1000 Some say, and I have said it myself, there is a chance RP is a wolf in sheep's garb. Let me say this, there is a revolution going on in America. Right now. Ron Paul is the last, best chance we have at maintaining this revolution in a peaceful manner. These are big ifs but; if RP is elected and then if he somehow ends up being an establishment plant. Well, then you will see the end of the peaceful revolution. Then you will see a bloody revolution.
@jaker277 - Stefan doesn't participate in the political process but he recommended Ron Paul two weeks ago because he believes RP will stop the wars. He also did a video then proving Ron Paul is NOT a racist.
@magentawave I used to not vote because I always felt it was two sides of the same coin. Until I saw Ron Paul. Sticking our heads in the sand is what allowede this great nation to slide so far. NO MORE! Ron Paul is our last chance for a peaceful revolution.
@jaker277 - I pulled away from the political process but I agree 100% with you now. The longer RP is out there, the more people will be exposed to the concept of personal liberty and the Non-Aggression Principle. And even if he's not elected, his contribution is contributing towards the evolution of humans.
@stillesgewaesser7 It is not about RP being able to have power as POTUS to change everything. It is about giving him the platform to spread his message of peace and freedom. Only the people have the power to alter the course of this Republic. We need to take the power back. Electing RP is a statement. It is an opening volley in the war against the powers that have hijacked our Republic.
@bernardv71 Yes, he's really no better than Bush (or Clinton, or Reagan, or Carter, or...). I'd think a 40 year old from Slovenia would have a clue about the evils of statism.
@bernardv71 Obama is WAAAAAAY worse than Bush! He gave money to corrupt and inefficient companies who then gave bonuses to their execs. He has LIED regarding getting us out of wars and STARTED NEW ONES and has borrowed SO much money from China we will be in debt to them for 200 years!
STEFAN i got hooked on your channel for that cold hard logic that i love.. not feeling the overly emotional appeal. theres a void of logic in our society and an overload of emotional appeals! just one opinion
Also, there is enormous difference between the two parties. One would tax us to our eyeballs, the other to our necks. It may not seem as a real difference, but when we only have these two choices, it is.
Most importantly, we can't vote for anarchism, not because of our leaderes don't offer that choice, but because we, the people don't like freedom! Even if there were anarcho-capitalists on the ballott, they would get 0%. It's OUR fault, not our leaders'! We need to get educated!
Stefan is a great tinker but I think he forgets something here. No matter how abusive or how evil the US system is towards it's own citizens, relatively speaking, it's still one of the most free country on Earth.
@pyroFLchris Not voting doesn't solve anything ,it's just a way of not contributing to the process .If you are with a group of people who decide to commit a crime ,and you walk away instead of participating it doesn't stop them from doing it,but at least you know you had no part in what happened.
That said I like how he countered a moneyless society by zeitgeist movement. Thought that was very well done, but this is just gibberish for the guilable.
If he is trying to say that apathy is action, than he is full of shit and in love with his voice.
Just from a logical stand point. If voting is equates to no results. How does not-voting counter a result less proposition?
Guy is too in love with his voice, and his core argument is some imaginary mental revolution, where our apathy turns us into Che's and we save the world. Lots of conjecture, and love for one's own flatulence.
When I was a kid and they tried to take my Candy that way, I used a bottle and gouged out one of thems eye...i knew they were bigger and stronger and would probably kill me..but it felt good knowing i would die taking one of them with me...after i did that, i was treated with respect from that day on...I get that feeling nowadays..they will not take my candy and maybe its playing into their hands by standing my ground..but I prefer to die on my feet..
@jeffiek while my story is a little dramatic, my point is sometimes you have to meet brutality with a bigger stick..in terms of Govt, that would mean diversify your options and minimize your exposure to risk
Ron Paul doesn't want the income tax. Rather he is or isn't telling the truth, I don't recall someone saying the things that he has AND he has awakened many people to a lot of the problems we Americans face.
The answer to our problems are very simple, but yet so impossible.If no one cast a vote on election day things would change.But I know that would NEVER happen.But I personally will never participate in the spectacle of voting again.Fuck'em:)
maybe current politics is based upon a self delusion.
maybe we are already programmed not to be able to get our head around being responsible for our own lives and it is comforting to have someone else make decisions for us.
So the starting point comes with individuals valuing themselves enough to realise that they need to face the consequences of their actions and make their own choices..
Let's not forget the voting system is rigged anyway. So that should be another reason not to vote. Although Ron Paul seems very different from the other cookie cutter candidates and I would love to see him get in to see if it will "change" anything. I will more than likely not vote, for the reason that I plan to unplug myself from the system by becoming a freeman on the land someday when I have studied enough on the process. Part of the process to be eligible is to not have voted for two terms.
@rocketwilliam Good, I'm glad you feel you've been robbed. Maybe if you feel that way long enough, you'll come to the realization that the "government" is an evil institution to its very core.
What if there is a real candidate who's record shows he would do what he can to eliminate governmental abuse? What if there was a man who understood the deception of government supported by only the people and running for only the people? This candidate exists and his name is Ron Paul. He is not a fantasy, look him up and vote for liberty.
@natkra90 I agree. Ron Paul is a great candidate. But unless he is a Dictator (wow, whole other mind-blowing conversation on that) he will not have any more CONTROL than any other president in our current, enormously corrupted government which is thousands of people, not one: Ron Paul. Bless him, glad he exists, but he cannot, as can no one man, turn the entire corrupted system out on it's ear.
@thecrew777 It is not his power as President of the United States that can change the system alone, but the ideas he promotes. He cannot change everything by himself, but his message is contagious and is picking up more and more momentum. It was these very ideas that spawned the birthing of this nation, and they still have power today. A vote for him is a stand for the Constitution and a system of proper government and a statement of liberty.
@thecrew777 I agree with a lot of it, and disagree with some. I don't believe in voting for a "better evil" or the deception of the Republican/Democratic Parties. However, I still believe in a Constitutional government which includes voting, and I think that if enough people wake up, it may be possible to take our government back peacefully. If not, that's what the 2nd amendment is for. ;)
It's silly for me how people talk about not being free. I live in the woods, I get my food from fishing from a lake near me, and I built my own house from the wood that I chopped. I light places up with torches. The only problem with this way of living is the lack of people. There is no people where I'm from. Only survival. Oh boy, only survival. Tears often go down my cheek as I wonder the reason I'm here. Alone. All alone. I spend my days with a wolf I named CREEPA KILLAA! I live in minecraft.
So true. I'm never going to sell my soul again. I did not vote for many years because I knew this was true, then I voted one year, and I felt defiled afterwards. I'm never going to pretend this is all voluntary again, and that they give a toss about me. In the words of George Carlin, "They don't care about you!"
Wow, and to think the first time I became aware of Stefan was when he voiced his stance against a resource based economy, leading me to think he was a Statist. I now know how wrong I was.
@olesto, one must be a mental retard to actually believe Somalia is a good example of a place where people don't hail steal and share- mentality, right!?
It is plain to see by anyone who is observant that the USA and the entire world has very big problems. For humanity to arrive at effective solutions, it is going to require that we the people become increasingly open minded, and open to new ideas and different perspectives.
Vote for Ron Paul in 2012, Jesse Ventura in 2016, Peter Joseph in 2020, and John Hagelin in 2024.
Let's become the change we want to see in the world. Let's become the transition. Let's become the revolution !!!
I love your videos, you keep the spirit alive here. I grew up by these morals and continue to pass them on to the little ones! Keep it up people are listening a new generation of freedom against statism is being born here!
LewRockwell dotcom needs this perspective. I thought the site was in line with my views when it claimed to be "anti-state, anti-war, pro-market", and after I read several of its articles I still thought it did, but I realize now that it has a lot of articles supporting Ron Paul and the state and seems to miss Stefan's point here entirely. This video made me realize that despite the site claiming to be "anti-state" it is actually still pro-state due to it's support of Ron Paul.
@azzgunther Stopping voting is just the first step--it's not his full solution. Check out his short book Everyday Anarchy and his longer, but still short, book Practical Anarchy for free on his website freedomainradio dotcom (click the free books tab). I think they will more than answer your question ( "So what is your solution?" ) to your satisfaction.
@munkyusm I agree there is so much hope... just not for voting. You see... voting for a corporate shill will only get you the policies that the capitalist class wants. You can vote until you shit blood in hopes of a policy that doesn't make the rich richer and the poor poorer but you'll never get it. There is no hope of it. Voting is what complete idiots do to excercise their will to politically masturbate in public. Don't Vote, there is no hope.
Walk where? Your morals are right but your solution is to just stop voting. That makes little sense, as there are subtle differences between our horrible political parties and removing ourselves from the process give more voice to those who continue to vote. So what is your solution?
To my mind, you should be advocating the creation of an independent political party whose primary purpose is to reform the political system. Remove money from politics.
@azzgunther Well.. the more there are people not voting, the more the temptation and real chances for someone who actually wants to do something appear. I doubt it'd be possible to vote peacefully for that party then, but potential power of those votes will give a crack in existing order sooner or later. Sure, it might be a tiny crack. But I'm not American, so it's not up to me to give advices there. But unfortunately it seems this video relates to Europe in same fashion.
@visnevskiscom, indeed it does. Both his facts and his solution appear to each and every country in the world without any rephrases of the principles. Countries that does not steal from their citizens to start wars, they are using the theft for something else. There is no hope in sight for this to change by voting, regardless of country. Not a single country in the world is not ran after the idea of steal and share- mentality. Voting can only change how the theft is used, a little bit.
@Gravitronification If the government doesn't behaves like an alcoholic and controls itself not to cross the line, paying to it not to worry about the system is what most people want. That's why republics and democracy are so widespread.
Under any sort of anarchy everyone will have to pay attention to the system so it doesn't hurts ones rights. I don't know much about anarchy, but this seemed kind of a main idea. Please correct me there if I'm wrong.
@visnevskiscom, the only reason why democracy is wide spread is because some psychopaths rats together to form a party, then screaming out to the people they will be allowed to share a lot of stolen goods if they are obedient by showing up at a poll station. The stolen goods are promised to a greater extent, coming from the supporters of the competing party of psychopaths. Thus, democracy is an appeal to people's criminal disposition. They all want stolen goods if low risk of bullet though head.
@azzgunther His real solution was to talk to people. We have to spread the idea that the state is evil. Until we all accept that the use of force is inherently evil, there will be no change.
@azzgunther, the solution is to delegitimize democracy by making sure less than 25% are voting. Then we will have a democratic crisis, where upon we will be able rest a society where steal and share- mentality is not the default ethic standard. We may need to kill a couple of thousands politicians to demotivate inflow of recruits, but violence is not the primary tool of success, but a new belief system that says we will have no exception for any subject when it comes to theft. Not even Gov't.
And in this time period, in 2008, I could see why he felt so passionately about the times that were ahead. Look at where we are right now, Stefan was completely right. We have been deceived. My final hope, as I said, is Ron Paul. Let's hope for the best. Take up the cause of liberty or you will die at the hands of tyranny!
AtheistDreadnought 3 days ago
I hate voting, but I'm casting 2 final votes. One vote for Ron Paul in my state primaries, and one vote for Ron Paul for President. Should he fail, I will abandon all hope and never participate in this corrupt biased system again. Ron Paul 2012 or bust, motherfuckers!
AtheistDreadnought 3 days ago
You are so right.....
LLbenton 3 days ago
But then you beg us to vote for ron paul. We see your point, but it contradicts what I thought was your ultimate goal....ignore the source of the problem.
capgains 6 days ago
i love you stefan <3
ChrisMiddleton91 1 week ago
Organized dissent is the only way to reign in government power. 1 person cannot do it, 100 people cannot do it, even 1 million is a small number when dealing with large societies. It is not until you get to numbers like 100 million people acting in unison that real change is made possible. When such a massive amount of people are organized in their dissent of the government, the government cannot afford to just brush them off.
ReachDeep1 1 week ago
VOTE FOR RON PAUL 2012! Oops, wrong audience...
Terzos92 1 week ago 4
OK ..well.. besides not voting what other solutions do your offer? Simply not voting is not going to solve anything. As Martin Lutrher King once said.. "if youre not part of the solution, youre part of the problem"
JG1635 1 week ago
Additionally, we must do more than just vote. We must take control of the political process by becoming delegates.
jaker277 1 week ago
You talk alot but say nothing of substance.
stormydoris44 2 weeks ago
@stormydoris44 and you would be the one who recognizes the "true substance" of things.that's the only explanation for such a comment.
iancucipriantraian 1 week ago
Some countries make voting mandatory e.g. Australia - that is pure fascism.
Do you think voting is futile in every single country around the world?
Laoch111 2 weeks ago
voting ! Ron Paul
WHITEHOUSE1600DC 2 weeks ago
Someone has to say it
corygallimore1992 2 weeks ago
Whinny fukin maggot.
DoubtingTom2 2 weeks ago
people crave leadership. the strong of will take up the responsibility of entering politics(GOVERNment) to lead the masses. without democracy we have turmoil that leads to civil war. And you ask me "In what way?"...I can only guess you mean in what way do we have it pretty damn good as I have said...well I have a disability and without the government WE have I would be a bum, instead I receive support(not much, but it pays the bills. So I DO vote. For my life.
DoubtingTom2 2 weeks ago
@DoubtingTom2 do you have a family?
jaker277 2 weeks ago
Ron Paul won't win. There is always a wizard of oz controlling the puppets. Mitt Romney will win. Obama vs. Romney. There won't be a change through voting like he's saying here :'(
xzombiekissesx 2 weeks ago
@xzombiekissesx - We shall see, but its a very good thing that he is out there spreading the truth.
magentawave 2 weeks ago
so you are proposing to do nothing? you arguement is pointless. i have listened to your whole arguement to find out you propose to do nothing? Change happens through actions, to take no action is to make no progress.
what a waste of my time.
ThaPinkGuy 2 weeks ago in playlist marcus brigstocke
"You're not allowed to bribe them..." Really? Because last I heard there were millions being spent by politicians on the latest travesty. Very little of this is their own money.
newperve 3 weeks ago
paranoia is greeting
NovemDecem 3 weeks ago
Don't bother voting? I'd say just the opposite.What if everyone DID vote.Better yet what if people actually new as much about what was going on around them politically as they did their favorite sports team & then voted?We do live in a society & with that comes responsibility that most people do not participate in & you obviously do not want.Many do like to pontificate of the unjust inequalities that do exist while never taking any responsibility.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
mrimbiss 3 weeks ago
@mrimbiss - 80% of the electorate is asleep. I wouldn't vote unless it was for Ron Paul.
magentawave 2 weeks ago
I agrre with what you are saying completely, but I would vote for Ron Paul and see if he downsizes government so then the people can squash out the totaletarian aspects of the government turning it back into a service for the people supported by the people, instead of it being a slave master of the people.
yuggoof 4 weeks ago
This guy's a Fucking Goof
DoubtingTom2 4 weeks ago
@DoubtingTom2 In what way
masonkiller666 4 weeks ago
Who Cares, everybody's gotta do something for a living. Even polititions. if what you say is true then we'd be just like the lybian people rising against their government. We as NORTH AMERICANS have it pretty damn good
DoubtingTom2 4 weeks ago
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Yeah right and that will change nothing because they will still count the votes that support the system the way it is. People's only hope now is to VOTE for freedom and in the USA that is Ron Paul, he has for along time been telling the public truth and yet nobody until now has realised it.
SlayereddyTV 4 weeks ago
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SlayereddyTV 4 weeks ago
Thankyou for your perspective.
I am British and have no right to assert my position on America.
How ever I do belong to the planet Earth and as a suggestion could I recommend that you impeech your current President for one of the biggest betrayals of the people to occur in your nations history.
I pray that you able to reclaim your nation back.
Peace
DJCallidus 4 weeks ago
Is this guy British. If he is tell him to shut the F@cK up. But yes voting does not matter.
BingerBrothers 1 month ago
I've a nasty feel Ron Paul might be the powers just in case guy. If I were the ptb I would out a just in case guy up there. Remember these guys ain't stupid. They've had lots of experience and know how to set up every angle. Don't vote, the system would not fall but we and the press would have to talk about all this, it would have to come to the fore. No about of bs would service their lies then.
jamesregmorris 1 month ago
Voteing does nothing didnt you watch all this fool
woodhippie1000 1 month ago
but you tell people not to vote and they look at you like your a pathetic selfish asshole. The classical overused meaningless line is "you can't criticize if you dont vote".
12321johndoe 1 month ago
You are a an awesome human being.
njpanyca 1 month ago 10
Here's what my process looked like:
1. Spending my 20s yelling at the nightly news, shouting, "No, Republicans! Why are you doing that?! How stupid can you be?!"
2. Realizing in my 30s that no matter what party was in charge, nothing changed for the better & in fact changed for the worst.
3. After voting in 2006, registering with the Independence Party in my state & deciding never to vote again.
4. Feeling validated when I saw Michelle Obama on Larry King BEGGING people to vote.
xander7ful 1 month ago
Had to send this to my folks, theyre starting to understand things but even still see voting as a harmless indulgence, and not for the encouraging of the broken system that it is.
uwmbigb 1 month ago
lol this guy sure loves to get emotional.
BlueGama600 1 month ago
3 years since obama was elected, and it's all the same. You are right.
GreedX23 1 month ago 15
Your real power is your "vote" but you also have another vote they don't want you to know about. You can "annul" laws which you see are over stepping into your rights.
You just got to be smarter than a fifth grader to do it.
It's how you get things done.
gorgeousdzastr 1 month ago
yea ok.
You can't sit on the fence, you either are a citizen or not. Can't be in the service without being a citizen.
A soldier.. You "serve" in the military?
SERVANT. A servant is one who is employed to render personal services to his employer, otherwise than in the pursuit of an independent calling. and who in such service remains entirely under the control and direction of the latter. who is called his master.
Citizen = subject = slave
And your a tax protester too? what a combo.
gorgeousdzastr 1 month ago
Instead of voting and participating with the herd, buy yourself a pair of overhauls and cut the pockets out; at least you'll have something to wear and something to play with.
MrSchpankme 1 month ago
@MrSchpankme Why follow a heard to the slaughter? Because "they" said so?
why be counted among the idiots who are about to destroy themselves. Funny thing is.. you guys can't stop it from happening. You're powerless. Your government rules you. And your military is out of control.
rofl
gorgeousdzastr 1 month ago
@gorgeousdzastr .. you need to read and comprehend what was said; specifically, "I" said NOT to be one of the Herd; Secondly, I'm not a Resident of the UNITED STATES and it's not my US Military; Third, I'm not in debt and provide my on Food, Water, Power and Shelter; Lastly, I want ALL the European Psychopaths and their extend families to leave the North AMERICAN Continent and return to their place of origin.
MrSchpankme 1 month ago
@MrSchpankme That's right.. You said "I want"... Your ego is as big as it gets. Did you not just take a position? And this position is not ego?
"European Psychopaths, and extended families."
Yep.. You argue with a brick wall. Apparently you have no oath either.
gorgeousdzastr 1 month ago
@gorgeousdzastr .. My comments are exactly on point. What oath would I need to take? Only a corporation requires your oath; who is it you have Pledge your Allegiance?
MrSchpankme 1 month ago
@MrSchpankme Did you not just take a position?
"European Psychopaths, and extended families." actions speak louder than words?
cheers
gorgeousdzastr 1 month ago
lol 'romance and ponies!' bahaha!! classic
oliverjre 1 month ago
sadly, spot on
Rogerlowrey2222 1 month ago
While he's right about our corrupt government he SHOULD realize there is another choice not in bed with "the government" and big mega-companies, The Libertarian Party. We want to downsize the government to the size of a postage stamp too small to do anything but defend us from invaders and THAT'S IT! Problem is the sheep (most of America) is too dumb to realize all the things he says is true and they continue "to vote for the lesser of TWO-EVILS the same way mommy and daddy did or for the candy.
Libertyracer 1 month ago
@Libertyracer And of course Ron Paul recognized years ago the government controlled media won't let Libertarian expose these truths so we are faced with a total media blackout so he runs as a Republican. HE IS OUR ONE CHANCE to downsize our government and restore REAL Freedom for us. ANYONE ELSE will continue the slavery system. Everyone should endorse Libertarian candidates in local elections ONLY! The POTUS can't do much.Libertarians run for local and state offices and CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Libertyracer 1 month ago
for george's sake.....
The Illusion Of Choice
watch?v=SC_wjQtfhZQ
watch?v=mKQs-jDI7j8
I already boycotted voting, how about you? THINK!!
meis 1 month ago
@JoJoQwenty "What makes you think he's gonna make a difference even if he was genuine..."
Ummm, there's his 5 published books and his 24 year voting record -- the notion that he would suddenly lose all conviction and reverse course upon entering the White House is not credible.
There are limits to his power even in the presidency. But his most astute observation is that, as commander-in-chief, he needs no legislative approval to withdraw troops. And he has the power of full pardon.
caveatemptor27 1 month ago
Who is John Galt?
IuliusPsicofactum 2 months ago
I think you are wrong. We have a chance in one man. Ron Paul
jaker277 2 months ago 17
@jaker277 bullshit he still supports a corrupt system. What makes you think he's gonna make a difference even if he was genuine which he's not the powers that be will take him out. Saying that just mean you want someone to take care of you because you haven't grown up yet.
JoJoQwenty 1 month ago
@jaker277 And that's why your in debt. "vote" for re-presentation. And you have servants? rofl.. how? Your a slave.
debt/slave
Imagine a nation with a population of ZERO. It dies...
Quit, leave the system. It is a system of idea. In the head. Imaginary place. Democracy is nothing more than a MOB. Stop mobbing your brethren. Anyone who attacks his brethren is an infidel.
Ron Paul will always be up for pres. If it isn''t him, it will be another like him. They all say the same thing.
gorgeousdzastr 1 month ago
@gorgeousdzastr You are wrong on many counts.
I am not in debt. I don't pay taxes. I am well aware of the fraud that is the Federal Reserve.
I am not a slave. I am a soldier.
This is not a Democracy it is a Republic.
Ron Paul is the only good chance we have for a peaceful revolution.
jaker277 1 month ago
@jaker277 only one man Ron Paul? How sad we supposedly only have a chance with one man out of all of humanity
ccadd30 1 month ago
@ccadd30 edit; one man in the current offering. Happy?
jaker277 1 month ago
@jaker277 - Ron Paul is the best man to run for president in my entire life but I don't want Libertarianism to be blamed when this country goes down in tubes. Instead, I'd rather have socialism get blamed. Besides, history of states worldwide proves that they NEVER get smaller.
magentawave 1 month ago
@jaker277 we have no choice man cant beat the devil american govt. sold out to him and sold us too
woodhippie1000 1 month ago
@woodhippie1000 Some say, and I have said it myself, there is a chance RP is a wolf in sheep's garb. Let me say this, there is a revolution going on in America. Right now. Ron Paul is the last, best chance we have at maintaining this revolution in a peaceful manner. These are big ifs but; if RP is elected and then if he somehow ends up being an establishment plant. Well, then you will see the end of the peaceful revolution. Then you will see a bloody revolution.
jaker277 4 weeks ago
@jaker277 i hope for y'all
AfiBless 4 weeks ago
@jaker277 Yes, lets all not do anything ourselves, and put all of our collective hopes and dreams in one man, instead of ourselves.
Fosellar 3 weeks ago
@Fosellar The beauty of RP is that he is only the messenger. Doing it ourselves means electing a man of principle to the highest office.
jaker277 3 weeks ago
@jaker277
Ron Paul being elected will be the greatest argument for anarchism.
Once he fails - there will be nothing left other than the truth.
animalmother1967 3 weeks ago
@animalmother1967 This country was created by the virtues that he holds.
jaker277 3 weeks ago
@animalmother1967 - I believe Ron Paul will end the wars so that is one huge reason to participate.
magentawave 2 weeks ago
@jaker277 - Stefan doesn't participate in the political process but he recommended Ron Paul two weeks ago because he believes RP will stop the wars. He also did a video then proving Ron Paul is NOT a racist.
magentawave 2 weeks ago
@magentawave I used to not vote because I always felt it was two sides of the same coin. Until I saw Ron Paul. Sticking our heads in the sand is what allowede this great nation to slide so far. NO MORE! Ron Paul is our last chance for a peaceful revolution.
jaker277 2 weeks ago
@jaker277 - I pulled away from the political process but I agree 100% with you now. The longer RP is out there, the more people will be exposed to the concept of personal liberty and the Non-Aggression Principle. And even if he's not elected, his contribution is contributing towards the evolution of humans.
magentawave 2 weeks ago
@jaker277 Like they wont kill him? Oh please... There just buying time
corygallimore1992 2 weeks ago
@corygallimore1992 RP = last hope for a peaceful revolution.
jaker277 2 weeks ago
@jaker277 Nah, that wouldn't change shit. People don't understand that the president is not calling the shots.
stillesgewaesser7 1 week ago
@stillesgewaesser7 It is not about RP being able to have power as POTUS to change everything. It is about giving him the platform to spread his message of peace and freedom. Only the people have the power to alter the course of this Republic. We need to take the power back. Electing RP is a statement. It is an opening volley in the war against the powers that have hijacked our Republic.
jaker277 1 week ago 2
Yes!! I dont vote and never have!!!
niguhfag 2 months ago 3
Bitter man, who is also wrong.
Let's take Obama. He's not perfect, but ask yourself a question. Is he really no better than Bush?
bernardv71 2 months ago
@bernardv71 lol Live in a cave do you?
xPEACHxEATERx 2 months ago
@bernardv71 Yes, he's really no better than Bush (or Clinton, or Reagan, or Carter, or...). I'd think a 40 year old from Slovenia would have a clue about the evils of statism.
sahutsd 2 months ago
@bernardv71 Lesser of two evils = evil
YayBenSpeck 1 month ago
@bernardv71 Obama is WAAAAAAY worse than Bush! He gave money to corrupt and inefficient companies who then gave bonuses to their execs. He has LIED regarding getting us out of wars and STARTED NEW ONES and has borrowed SO much money from China we will be in debt to them for 200 years!
Libertyracer 1 month ago
STEFAN i got hooked on your channel for that cold hard logic that i love.. not feeling the overly emotional appeal. theres a void of logic in our society and an overload of emotional appeals! just one opinion
xsickzackx 2 months ago
I saw you at Libertopia Stefan, and this is one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen in my life.
magentawave 2 months ago 3
Violence = bad! Freedom = good! What an amazingly sophisticated philosophy.
fresheyeball 2 months ago
Damn, I actually agree with you Stefan! This time.
Except maybe the virtue of voluntarism part.
I've been dropping in UNREGISTER TO VOTE 2012 on all the fascist streams.
MattSyTy 2 months ago
End the Electoral College. If those no account flyover states can't compete with the big boys... fuck 'em
ArocksRevenge 2 months ago
I was promised romance and ponies too.
VoxJoxx 2 months ago
Ron paul is actually saying about cutting out the income tax..
Sovietborne855 2 months ago
keep that fucking candy
ProMajtas 2 months ago
Also, there is enormous difference between the two parties. One would tax us to our eyeballs, the other to our necks. It may not seem as a real difference, but when we only have these two choices, it is.
Most importantly, we can't vote for anarchism, not because of our leaderes don't offer that choice, but because we, the people don't like freedom! Even if there were anarcho-capitalists on the ballott, they would get 0%. It's OUR fault, not our leaders'! We need to get educated!
19joe67 2 months ago
Stefan is a great tinker but I think he forgets something here. No matter how abusive or how evil the US system is towards it's own citizens, relatively speaking, it's still one of the most free country on Earth.
19joe67 2 months ago
Well he has opinions. Long winded opinions. not much substance.
Twicebakedtaters 2 months ago
I agree.
manoman0 3 months ago
You should vote when the person running is Ron Paul!
WhatIsRealTV 3 months ago
Thumbs up for making it all the way through a 17min video without attacking Christianity. What a rare event. I'm stunned.
MillionthUsername 3 months ago
How does not voting solve anything?
pyroFLchris 3 months ago
@pyroFLchris Not voting doesn't solve anything ,it's just a way of not contributing to the process .If you are with a group of people who decide to commit a crime ,and you walk away instead of participating it doesn't stop them from doing it,but at least you know you had no part in what happened.
rodbob11 3 months ago
He was right then!! The same will be case this time around with the student loan assistance propaganda!! Impeach obama'Nation NOW!!
GodOfThaDead 3 months ago
well said sir!
m1stersawdust 3 months ago
you have no soul stefan.. ur a self-proclaimed Christian hating atheist.. so how can you have a soul to soul discussion with us?
nathuwjohn 3 months ago
@nathuwjohn he hates ALL religion equally, don't make yourself feel special XD and its an expression
allwittynamestaken 3 months ago
Just what the 1% has been trying to do - keep people from voting. This is Bull Shit.
MsJCBurke 3 months ago in playlist The Best of Stefan Molyneaux
keep the fucking candy, lmao
ajent407 3 months ago
Wait a minute? I thought George Carlin was dead.
efrem1 3 months ago
Wow you used to be fat!
23lFrench 3 months ago
yay graphics and charts!
SPEAKTRUTHALWAYS 3 months ago
or better yet, instead of walking away. you beat their motherfucking asses.
devilrpr 3 months ago
That said I like how he countered a moneyless society by zeitgeist movement. Thought that was very well done, but this is just gibberish for the guilable.
raptorstuff 3 months ago
If he is trying to say that apathy is action, than he is full of shit and in love with his voice.
Just from a logical stand point. If voting is equates to no results. How does not-voting counter a result less proposition?
Guy is too in love with his voice, and his core argument is some imaginary mental revolution, where our apathy turns us into Che's and we save the world. Lots of conjecture, and love for one's own flatulence.
raptorstuff 3 months ago
beautiful, inspiring, life changing truth! thank you stef, for all that you do. your work will bring real change and will not be futile in the end
DesMotsInsenses 3 months ago 20
Keep the fucking candy!
BigxxGuns 3 months ago 2
When I was a kid and they tried to take my Candy that way, I used a bottle and gouged out one of thems eye...i knew they were bigger and stronger and would probably kill me..but it felt good knowing i would die taking one of them with me...after i did that, i was treated with respect from that day on...I get that feeling nowadays..they will not take my candy and maybe its playing into their hands by standing my ground..but I prefer to die on my feet..
bongoredd1 3 months ago
@bongoredd1 That works quite well with a bunch of kids.
Try it against the US government.
jeffiek 3 months ago
@jeffiek while my story is a little dramatic, my point is sometimes you have to meet brutality with a bigger stick..in terms of Govt, that would mean diversify your options and minimize your exposure to risk
bongoredd1 3 months ago
hahaha! You are so phucking hilarious Stefan
stevenwagner 3 months ago
Ron Paul doesn't want the income tax. Rather he is or isn't telling the truth, I don't recall someone saying the things that he has AND he has awakened many people to a lot of the problems we Americans face.
SlaytanicBrad 3 months ago
Brilliant.....Thank you~~~~~shared~~~~~)
lilianka777 3 months ago
The answer to our problems are very simple, but yet so impossible.If no one cast a vote on election day things would change.But I know that would NEVER happen.But I personally will never participate in the spectacle of voting again.Fuck'em:)
bracioled 3 months ago
this guy's talks a lot of sense. subscribed
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KenMacMillan 3 months ago
much wisdom..
only thing that i would dispute..
is terms US and THEM..
maybe a false distinction..
maybe current politics is based upon a self delusion.
maybe we are already programmed not to be able to get our head around being responsible for our own lives and it is comforting to have someone else make decisions for us.
So the starting point comes with individuals valuing themselves enough to realise that they need to face the consequences of their actions and make their own choices..
suziecreamchease 3 months ago
Let's not forget the voting system is rigged anyway. So that should be another reason not to vote. Although Ron Paul seems very different from the other cookie cutter candidates and I would love to see him get in to see if it will "change" anything. I will more than likely not vote, for the reason that I plan to unplug myself from the system by becoming a freeman on the land someday when I have studied enough on the process. Part of the process to be eligible is to not have voted for two terms.
ihatechemtrails 3 months ago 2
I want romance and ponies!
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LLbenton 4 months ago
I agree.
LLbenton 4 months ago
Complete waste of time I will never get back
rocketwilliam 4 months ago
@rocketwilliam Good, I'm glad you feel you've been robbed. Maybe if you feel that way long enough, you'll come to the realization that the "government" is an evil institution to its very core.
jeffsandychelsea 3 months ago
@rocketwilliam just like voting then? ;))
bestonlineguide 3 months ago
If we quite voting -- will they all go away?
thecrew777 4 months ago in playlist Wisdom 2
Is this creative commons?
eshwarinc 4 months ago
Stefan.... seriously.... this video absolutely blows my mind. You are on FIRE in this one.
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FarhadTv 4 months ago
What if there is a real candidate who's record shows he would do what he can to eliminate governmental abuse? What if there was a man who understood the deception of government supported by only the people and running for only the people? This candidate exists and his name is Ron Paul. He is not a fantasy, look him up and vote for liberty.
natkra90 4 months ago
@natkra90 I agree. Ron Paul is a great candidate. But unless he is a Dictator (wow, whole other mind-blowing conversation on that) he will not have any more CONTROL than any other president in our current, enormously corrupted government which is thousands of people, not one: Ron Paul. Bless him, glad he exists, but he cannot, as can no one man, turn the entire corrupted system out on it's ear.
thecrew777 4 months ago in playlist Wisdom 2
@thecrew777 It is not his power as President of the United States that can change the system alone, but the ideas he promotes. He cannot change everything by himself, but his message is contagious and is picking up more and more momentum. It was these very ideas that spawned the birthing of this nation, and they still have power today. A vote for him is a stand for the Constitution and a system of proper government and a statement of liberty.
natkra90 4 months ago
@natkra90 I should have asked, when you watched this video, did you agree with it? Or did you disagree with it?
thecrew777 4 months ago
@thecrew777 I agree with a lot of it, and disagree with some. I don't believe in voting for a "better evil" or the deception of the Republican/Democratic Parties. However, I still believe in a Constitutional government which includes voting, and I think that if enough people wake up, it may be possible to take our government back peacefully. If not, that's what the 2nd amendment is for. ;)
natkra90 4 months ago
I'm not a sheep, i know all about it. You just can't do anything you know?
Ruttie2 4 months ago
love this video
JOAOPENICHE 4 months ago
This guy knows whats up! I subscribed!
wiiagent 4 months ago
SlipAllCityToy 4 months ago 3
Couldn't watch anything past 2:00
I shouldn't vote?
I'm intelligent just for watching this recommended youtube video?
Voting supports evil?
Reagan?
Is this video suggesting to not vote entirely? That's a horrendous idea for several simple reasons:
A. You aren't going to change the world, so tons of people are still going to vote.
B. The only people you're encouraging to not vote is the intelligent people since only those people watch recommended youtube videos
C. Now only dumb people are voting?
darezaa 4 months ago
If voting could ever change anything then it would be made illegal.
saadasim 4 months ago 3
keep it up stef, awesome
ShockOfLemonade 4 months ago
So true. I'm never going to sell my soul again. I did not vote for many years because I knew this was true, then I voted one year, and I felt defiled afterwards. I'm never going to pretend this is all voluntary again, and that they give a toss about me. In the words of George Carlin, "They don't care about you!"
Zerafinel 4 months ago
Spot on. The world is the way it is because people are the way they are. If we want the world to change we have to change.
ruthc48 5 months ago
Stefan just says what all of us think but are scared to say, because wanting to be free is so "fringe" and "extreme" in today's society.
zdrux 5 months ago
Wow, and to think the first time I became aware of Stefan was when he voiced his stance against a resource based economy, leading me to think he was a Statist. I now know how wrong I was.
ZeerosFate 5 months ago 2
And what are we to do?
Stunrickrollownage 5 months ago
Things are so much better in Somalia! No state makes the people of the country happy :)
olesto 5 months ago
@olesto, one must be a mental retard to actually believe Somalia is a good example of a place where people don't hail steal and share- mentality, right!?
Gravitronification 5 months ago
@Gravitronification My comment was sarcastic. What I actually meant was paying taxes too a good government makes a country good.
olesto 5 months ago
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styleszappa 5 months ago
I love your videos, you keep the spirit alive here. I grew up by these morals and continue to pass them on to the little ones! Keep it up people are listening a new generation of freedom against statism is being born here!
ZacharyMcLaren 5 months ago
LewRockwell dotcom needs this perspective. I thought the site was in line with my views when it claimed to be "anti-state, anti-war, pro-market", and after I read several of its articles I still thought it did, but I realize now that it has a lot of articles supporting Ron Paul and the state and seems to miss Stefan's point here entirely. This video made me realize that despite the site claiming to be "anti-state" it is actually still pro-state due to it's support of Ron Paul.
WelcometotheUnknown 5 months ago
@azzgunther Stopping voting is just the first step--it's not his full solution. Check out his short book Everyday Anarchy and his longer, but still short, book Practical Anarchy for free on his website freedomainradio dotcom (click the free books tab). I think they will more than answer your question ( "So what is your solution?" ) to your satisfaction.
WelcometotheUnknown 5 months ago
DON'T VOTE, THERE IS NO HOPE.
elbowbiter1 5 months ago
@elbowbiter1 There's so much hope...the hope just doesn't lie in voting. The hope lies in changing people's minds.
munkyusm 5 months ago
@munkyusm I agree there is so much hope... just not for voting. You see... voting for a corporate shill will only get you the policies that the capitalist class wants. You can vote until you shit blood in hopes of a policy that doesn't make the rich richer and the poor poorer but you'll never get it. There is no hope of it. Voting is what complete idiots do to excercise their will to politically masturbate in public. Don't Vote, there is no hope.
elbowbiter1 5 months ago
so true!
SidsMusicUk 5 months ago
"Walk away."
"Walk away."
"Walk away."
Walk where? Your morals are right but your solution is to just stop voting. That makes little sense, as there are subtle differences between our horrible political parties and removing ourselves from the process give more voice to those who continue to vote. So what is your solution?
To my mind, you should be advocating the creation of an independent political party whose primary purpose is to reform the political system. Remove money from politics.
azzgunther 5 months ago
@azzgunther Well.. the more there are people not voting, the more the temptation and real chances for someone who actually wants to do something appear. I doubt it'd be possible to vote peacefully for that party then, but potential power of those votes will give a crack in existing order sooner or later. Sure, it might be a tiny crack. But I'm not American, so it's not up to me to give advices there. But unfortunately it seems this video relates to Europe in same fashion.
visnevskiscom 5 months ago
@visnevskiscom, indeed it does. Both his facts and his solution appear to each and every country in the world without any rephrases of the principles. Countries that does not steal from their citizens to start wars, they are using the theft for something else. There is no hope in sight for this to change by voting, regardless of country. Not a single country in the world is not ran after the idea of steal and share- mentality. Voting can only change how the theft is used, a little bit.
Gravitronification 5 months ago
@Gravitronification If the government doesn't behaves like an alcoholic and controls itself not to cross the line, paying to it not to worry about the system is what most people want. That's why republics and democracy are so widespread.
Under any sort of anarchy everyone will have to pay attention to the system so it doesn't hurts ones rights. I don't know much about anarchy, but this seemed kind of a main idea. Please correct me there if I'm wrong.
visnevskiscom 5 months ago
@visnevskiscom, the only reason why democracy is wide spread is because some psychopaths rats together to form a party, then screaming out to the people they will be allowed to share a lot of stolen goods if they are obedient by showing up at a poll station. The stolen goods are promised to a greater extent, coming from the supporters of the competing party of psychopaths. Thus, democracy is an appeal to people's criminal disposition. They all want stolen goods if low risk of bullet though head.
Gravitronification 5 months ago
@azzgunther His real solution was to talk to people. We have to spread the idea that the state is evil. Until we all accept that the use of force is inherently evil, there will be no change.
munkyusm 5 months ago
@azzgunther, the solution is to delegitimize democracy by making sure less than 25% are voting. Then we will have a democratic crisis, where upon we will be able rest a society where steal and share- mentality is not the default ethic standard. We may need to kill a couple of thousands politicians to demotivate inflow of recruits, but violence is not the primary tool of success, but a new belief system that says we will have no exception for any subject when it comes to theft. Not even Gov't.
Gravitronification 5 months ago
The democrats & republicans had all the chances in the world to mess up so why do we vote for them expecting a different result? It's madness!
3089280288 5 months ago
Fuck that, Im leaving the matrix. Im tired of this
cazador45 6 months ago 2
Great stuff Stef, 100% with you!
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stromak 6 months ago
still waiting for that pony :-(
tmwyt 6 months ago
In Farm Brazil you are obliged to vote!
euzebiogb 6 months ago