The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2690 The Man Who Keeps Defeating the State
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Sep 11, 2025 
Spike Cohen, an entrepreneur and activist known for his role as the Libertarian Party's 2020 vice presidential candidate, shares his insights on overcoming injustices. He discusses the balance of activism and politics, emphasizing grassroots initiatives to fight government overreach. Cohen highlights successful community mobilizations, like the grassroots win against eminent domain abuse in Kentucky. He also addresses misconceptions in child protective services, advocating for a nuanced understanding of family rights. Ultimately, he inspires listeners to engage in meaningful change.
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Politics Magnifies Small Differences
- Electoral politics magnifies small differences and creates conflict that fractures movements over time.
- Spike argues libertarians should use politics but not make it their sole strategy because it incentivizes tribalism.
Prioritize Extra-Political Organizing
- Use non-political channels like activism and education to spread liberty because they avoid resource-heavy conflicts of elections.
- Build movements that help people now and expose them to principles gradually.
Use Rapid Public Pressure Tactics
- Mobilize large numbers quickly by publishing vetted cases and providing pre-written emails to officials for supporters to send.
- Use rapid social media outreach and simple action pages to pressure officials into immediate motion.