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Counterflow with Buck Johnson

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Apr 23, 2018 • 35min

The Principle And Consistency Behind Libertarianism

This week on Death To Tyrants, we discuss the Non Aggression Principle, which is the bedrock of libertarianism. It can be logically and consistently applied as can the property rights theory of which it is paired with. Many people are still confused as to what libertarianism actually is so we cover the philosophy behind it and how we apply iy issues like the income tax and the drug war. Thank you for your continued support. Give us a "like" at Follow me on Twitter @buckrebel
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Apr 16, 2018 • 35min

Warmongers To The Left and Warmongers To The Right

Is a US war against Syria a sure thing now? What about WW3? The left has been pushing for war with Russia for over a year now. The right says something must be done to Assad and the Syrian government. Why are libertarians the only ones left who oppose mass human slaughter? We are principled and therefor anti consequentialist. We remain strong against the wars in the Middle East, the war on drugs and the war on poverty. We are proven right over and over again. Do we ever get to say we told you so?  Thank you for the continued support. Give us a "like" at Follow me on Twitter @buckrebel
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Apr 9, 2018 • 30min

Why Does Our Economy Have Booms And Busts?

There will be an economic downturn at some point in our future. Before it happens, we discuss the actual causes of economic booms and busts. Charlatans will blame markets, deregulation or whatever other fallacy they can throw at you. Arm yourself with the truth and be ready to explain it to those who spread lies. Plus, Buck discusses the fascistic nature of Antifa.  Reading suggestions: Murray Rothbard "America's Great Depression" Go to Facebook and give us a "like" Follow me on Twitter @buckrebel Thank you for the support!
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Apr 2, 2018 • 54min

A Social Psychological Insight Into The March For Life

Today on Death To Tyrants, we bring Aaron Pomerantz back to the show. He's a writer and social psychology graduate student at Oklahoma University. He gives us a view of the March For Life through a social psychological lens. Aaron uses what is known as “construal level theory” to look at the March in a way you may not have looked at it yet. We get into gun control, collectivism and the many fascinating aspects of politics in 2018. Aaron’s article that we discuss is here:  Follow Aaron on Twitter @pomerantz_aaron Thank you guys for the support! Share the show! Give us a “like” at Follow me on Twitter @Buckrebel   See ya next week!
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Mar 26, 2018 • 30min

The Austin Bomber and the Bomber John Bolton

This week we discuss the Austin Bomber. Why did the charlatans and carnival barkers insist on their fallacious narratives regarding the victims and then the bomber himself? Speaking of bombs, Donald Trump has named none other than infamous warmonger and historically idiotic neocon, John Bolton as his National Security Advisor. How does this man continue to be employable? He's been wrong on literally everything he's ever promoted. And finally, we touch on the anti gun marches that took place. Are the marchers actually against the slaughtering of innocent humans? Where have they been all this time? Thank you for your continued support. Find us on facebook and give us a "like" Follow me on twitter @Buckrebel Be sure to hit the subscribe button on iTunes AND finally, share the show!! I'll be back next week :-)
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Mar 19, 2018 • 44min

The Rise of Sophists and the Fall of Reason.

Socrates was considered the antithesis of the Sophists in his day. Now more than ever, we are bombarded by Sophistry on a weekly, daily even hour by hour basis. What has happened to well reasoned arguments and logic in todays political environment? We discuss that and relate it to two different articles. One on the fallacies of the gun control argument and the other on the leftist hatred for free speech today.  Here are the two articles we discuss:  Please "like" us at Follow me on Twitter @Buckrebel   Spread the word and share the podcast! Thank You!
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Mar 12, 2018 • 37min

Tariffs From the Right and States Rights From the Left??

States Rights! Nullification! Secession! Just what you'd expect to hear from.....PROGRESSIVES IN CALIFORNIA?! Actually, yes. Progressives finally believe in local governance and nullification. All it took was Donald Trump to turn politics on its head and we are now in Bizarro World. And if that wasn't enough, just months after Republicans touted tax CUTS, they now want tariffs which, well, are just taxes and another intervention into a free market. We'll break down tariffs and the classic Broken Window Fallacy. Plus- Tucker Carlson heroically gives neocon warmonger John Bolton a verbal beatdown.  Here are links to the articles I cite on today's episode:    Recommended books: Economics In One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt  and Economics In One Lesson by Thomas Sowell Go "like" us at Follow me on Twitter @buckrebel Subscribe  on iTunes and share the show with friends!
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Mar 5, 2018 • 45min

Have The Left Found Their Guy In The Whitehouse?

Getting rid of guns *and* due process?? It sounds like a progressive utopia. Or is it just another crazy thing that came out of Trump’s mouth? We discuss that plus positive vs negative rights, tax cuts and the non aggression principle. PLUS- I actually have some very kind words for none other than Bernie Sanders. That RARELY happens- so tune in!!  Go "like" our page at Follow me in Twitter @buckrebel Rate us and give us a review after you subscribe on iTunes.  Thank you so much for the support.
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Feb 26, 2018 • 1h 15min

END the War In Afghanistan

Brilliant foreign policy mind and author Scott Horton joins us to discuss the longest war in US history, the War In Afghanistan. When did it start? Why are we there? What does victory look like? Why were we at war everyday of the Obama administration? When will it end? We go over all of this PLUS some discussion about the left's obsession with war against Russia. Also, we go over the crisis in Yemen and how it started. Scott's book is a must read :  Visit him at :   I start the episode with a quick chat on the *yawn* gun debate in America. Like our page at Follow me on Twitter @Buckrebel
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Feb 20, 2018 • 59min

Symbolic Racism and the Great Political Divide

Today we chat with Aaron Pomerantz, a bright young social psychology  graduate student at Oklahoma University. He wrote a very good article  discussing the idealogical language divide in our current political climate and the origins of "symbolic racism". It's all too common today that when one disagrees with a policy, they immediately use the ubiquitous "R" word. That is a shortcut to intellect and we chat all about it.  Aaron's articles are found at  and are linked to below.  Follow me in Twitter @buckrebel "Like" us on Facebook at

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