Author Archives: Kyle Rearden

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Posted on October 31, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

Metamorphosis occurs in nature, as well as in within human civilizations. During this evolutionary stage, older patterns cease so as to form new ones. Yet, as the old adage begins, “The more things change…”     Recently, there has been … Continue reading →

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Modeling Threats & Analyzing Risk: A Rebuttal Against “Doom Porn”

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

[Download a PDF of this article] Individual cognitive traits possess a high degree of variety amongst humans. Institutions, such as organized religion and corporate media, take advantage of the predilection some folks have for immersing themselves in speculative fantasy; consider … Continue reading →

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The History of the Freedom Phalanx Radio Network (FPRN)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

[Download a PDF of this article] Institutions govern modern American society; corporate media, as just one such institution, enjoys the undue influence it does only by way of government largesse. Any sort of genuine competition to the mainstream media’s stranglehold … Continue reading →

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The Conscious Resistance?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

Spirituality is an often vague and ill-defined idea, especially when contrasted with religion or science. People are looking for why there is tyranny in their own lives, and some find solace in exploring metaphysics or tinkering with their physiology. Although … Continue reading →

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A Primer on Homeschooling: How to Resist Centrally Planned Indoctrination

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

[Download a PDF of this article] “I liked Prof [Professor Bernardo de la Paz]. He would teach anything. Wouldn’t matter that he knew nothing about it; if pupil wanted it, he would smile and set a price, locate materials, stay … Continue reading →

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Reformism Does Not Work: A Critique of Political Activism

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

[Download a PDF of this article] “They tell us, sir, that we are weak – unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next weak, or the next year? Will … Continue reading →

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Suing the Government Does Not Work: Lawsuits Are Not Useful For Securing Your Liberty

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

[Download a PDF of this article] Lawsuits are the judicial equivalent of ballots. If ballots are a substitute for bullets, then wouldn’t that mean lawsuits are also a substitute for bullets? Reformists insist that if “we” Americans sue the government … Continue reading →

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Coup d’État: A Practical Handbook

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

Reformists have always implied, over the years, that their attempts at shrinking the raw exercise of power by the State is, in effect, a bloodlessly legal coup d’état. Naomi Wolf once warned that George W. Bush had staged a coup … Continue reading →

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Running for Public Office Does Not Work: Why “Infiltrating the State” is Foolish

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

[Download a PDF of this article] People feel indescribably trapped by this horrendous system that grinds us down, and it does so primarily by its very irrationality. Despite all the rhetoric you may hear about the practicality of elections, this … Continue reading →

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Electoral Insanity, 1980 – 2012

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Kyle Rearden

Today’s meme, courtesy of Anarchei.me, is a reminder to everyone that popular electoral voting is quite impractical, despite what its ideologues might spew.

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