Kibbe on Liberty

Ep 272 | Democracy Ain’t What It Used to Be | Guest: Glenn Jacobs

Mar 27, 2024

Mayor Glenn Jacobs of Knox County, Tennessee, discusses the challenges of democracy, lockdowns, and the national debt on liberty with Matt Kibbe. They touch on the dishonesty of lockdowns, unsustainability of national debt, and the misuse of 'democracy' for political power accumulation.

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The concept of 'democracy' has evolved into a tool for political power accumulation, leading to disconnection between representatives and citizens.

COVID-19 response scrutiny reveals the importance of transparency, accountability, and understanding the origins of the virus.

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Politics, Social Change, and the Community in New Hampshire

The discussion at the New Hampshire Liberty Forum highlighted politics, social change, and the vibrant community defending liberty in the granite state. The forum showcased a unique model of social change with activists becoming state legislators, fostering a more democratic system where citizens could easily engage with their representatives. The event emphasized the importance of vigilance and showcased a community dedicated to defending and fighting for liberty.

Planning and Chaos in Exit Strategies

01:10

Impending Economic Challenges and Inflation Concerns

01:34

The Six Foot Rule

01:20

Introduction

2min

Challenges and Critiques of Democracy in Modern Politics

10min

Call for Accountability and Critique of Lockdown Measures

3min

Challenges of Communication and Controversies in COVID-19 Response

9min

Manipulation of Resources and Consequences of Misdirection

2min

Impacts of Pandemic Response and Growing Debt

8min

Economic Challenges and Critiques of Monetary Policy in the US

3min

Redefining Foreign Aid and Military Intervention

11min

Navigating Financial Challenges and Shifting Power to States

4min

At New Hampshire’s Liberty Forum, Matt Kibbe talks to Glenn Jacobs, Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, about a wide variety of liberty issues, from the dishonesty of lockdowns and the unsustainability of the national debt, to the way in which the invocation of ‘democracy’ has become a code word for the raw accumulation of political power. Jacobs explains what it’s like to try to govern from a principled position, and how his efforts to do so got him demonized as a ‘grandma killer’.

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Kibbe on Liberty

Ep 272 | Democracy Ain’t What It Used to Be | Guest: Glenn Jacobs

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Politics, Social Change, and the Community in New Hampshire

Democracy: Protecting Interests and Power

COVID-19 Response and Government Accountability

Economic Challenges and Fiscal Responsibility

Planning and Chaos in Exit Strategies

Impending Economic Challenges and Inflation Concerns

The Six Foot Rule

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts