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Talk Back to MeEverywhere we look, it appears that the world is falling apart. The institutions have been corrupted, and not by crafty tyrants whose strength we could at least respect, but by petty despots, who used subversion and slimy tactics to undermine the very thing which upholds them. The great academies have been consumed by illiterates. Politicians beg and steal to enrich their own pockets. There is nothing that Man can create that is permanent, and for this we are thankful. We don't even have sovereignty over life itself. And be ready. The news cycle is about to begin, and it's going to be brutal. Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

Talk Back to MeHailing from a family with an adventuresome past, Peter Ildefonse joins the show to argue that our Rights reside downhill from our responsibilities. When we talk about worldviews, he addresses a problem: while many of us take effort to define and understand our worldview. Yet he raises the question, how many of us see ourselves as the exception to the rule which governs everyone else?This idea is only the beginning, and Peter shares lessons learned from family members who dramatically escaped and later, trained citizens in skills meant to resist his tyranny. We get into the myths behind the IYKYK, take a peek at gatekeeping, and a look at cultures which would die off without supermarket. Peter argues that we have a responsibility to resist injustice, and from that responsibility, we understand our individual right to bear arms. Follow Peter Ildefonsa on Instagram at @peterildeonsaOr on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@peterildefonsaHis website and work can be found at www.peterildefonsa.comSupport the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

Talk Back to MeWe're hearing politicians and pundits wax poetic about the threat of sleeper cell terrorists attacking America. All attention is then directed at the idea of an illegal alien entering the United States through a porous southern border, to then integrate into a community keeping nefarious plots and abilities under the floorboards until they receive a call from a foreign commander. What's more close to home, is that the idea of what we call a sleeper cell already exists in America, only they're chanting Black Lives Matter and burning down a police precinct. Further, Gun Culture has put a great interest in the idea of Recce or reconnaissance, and the interest is genuine, only the terms are a little off. Books mentioned in this episode: "Why Young Men" by Jamil Jivanihttps://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&tag=redacted00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6d4868dc7e1a33a34ee0ef85b6c35173&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=books&keywords=why young men"War of the Flea" by Robert Taberhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&tag=redacted00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=31c987b8d66d0e065c6b69fdd973391d&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=books&keywords=war of the fleaSupport the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

Talk Back to MeOPSEC, short for Operation Security is Military Jargon for keeping information vital to the security and success of an operation out out the hands of those who would use open source intelligence gathering tools to gain leverage against one's unit, people, or community. Maintaining a clear control of OPSEC is difficult to measure unless you are actively capable of discerning what an opposing force knows about you and your plans. Traditional and cultural references includes spy novels, thrillers, and a news broadcast that's a little to revealing about what is really going on behind the curtain. A double edged sword for any society which claims to be free, OPSEC includes governments actively taking steps to compartmentalize information and restrict its spread across even its own population. We start by comparing OPSEC to the board game STRATEGO, which helps build the concept. However, in our world where terms like "5th Generation Warfare" regularly appear in political discourse, the idea of Operation Security runs the risk of inciting paranoia. Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

Talk Back to MeThe idea of the news is a fascinating one. Somehow, the individual who's job it is to give you the news is supposed to accomplish it without including his or her own bias. As an ideal, this would be useful, as people bring their own worldviews into consideration when they consume media. But in our world, in the post-information age, it's just not that simple. We've come to accept that bad news gets more attention than good news, but why is this the case. Not in the national, bird's eye view, but why, for ourselves? Why do we pay more attention to what is going wrong in the world, and give less heed to what is going well? Bad news imparts a sense of urgency, which, like alcohol, calms some of the storm by giving it meaning. And like alcohol, if we do not maintain that buzz, we'll eventually get left with a hangover. The metaphor isn't exhaustive however, for when we look at both history, and how we percieve meaning in a society, we are faced with a tried and true problem: what is the role, if any, of the news man, and how do we even define integrity in such institutions. The newsman has replaced the pulpit, as the place where we go in society to look for answers to the deeper questions of life, and it has had consequences which we are paying for.Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

Talk Back to MeIn the movies, the bad guys willingly target women and children. The good guys fight with honor, even when faced with chaotic situations, and show great remorse whenever there is collateral damage on their operation. This is only the pop culture way of distinguishing between limited and unlimited warfare. However history is a much deeper, darker tale.The idea of limited war as we know it originated in the 18th Century according to Grenier, in The First Way of War. But we do not need to dig only into this book to understand that. The Global War on Terror illustrated the challenges of waging a limited war against an opponent willing to engage outside of their rules of engagement. As we advocate for further decentralization, and as we believe in both the rights and agency of man, we recognize that we can no longer export our responsibility to even consider what are the moral constraints on the use of force to nameless, faceless bureaucrats.Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

This podcast explores the concept of spiritual warfare and the battle between good and evil. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confronting the existence of evil, while cautioning against conspiracy theories. The hosts delve into the struggle to establish one's place within the rules of engagement and express encouragement and gratitude to listeners.

Examining the history of warfare and its ethical implications, the podcast explores the differences between regular and irregular fighters, the role of centralized and decentralized governments, and the importance of voluntary participation and ethical execution of force. It also delves into the legitimacy and justification for war, questioning conventional moral standards and urging listeners to reflect on their own beliefs about the use of force.

Exploring the complexities of war and conflict, including the blurred lines between good and evil. Examining Augustine's just war theory and the challenges of utilitarianism. Reflecting on the story of Joseph and the complexities of warfare. Discussing the challenges faced by expanding cultures and populations. Reflecting on the threshold into open civil conflict and its implications on human behavior.

Talk Back to MeThe opposite of elitism should be something like equality. But the inverse of gatekeeping in Gun Culture has manifested in resentment. This isn't a new subject in human history, but instead of merely document it, as agents acting in Gun Culture, it is our responsibility to oppose both gatekeeping citizens from upholding their responsibilities and those who have gained a seat at the table in our community. And history has shown what happens when a revolution results in a tyranny of the resentful and when it turns to its principles to begin anew. Support the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc