Show Notes:
Episode 97. My Passion for Liberty with Jacob Hornberger, Libertarian Candidate for President
Jacob Hornberger, author of My Passion for Liberty, discusses his journey to libertarianism and the founding of the Future of Freedom Foundation. He emphasizes the importance of principled libertarianism and the need to dismantle infringements on freedom. Hornberger also advocates for open immigration, arguing that it aligns with the non-aggression principle and that the current immigration system perpetuates a crisis. He shares the influence of Leonard Read and his close working relationship with Richard Ebeling. Jacob Hornberger discusses the crisis of immigration controls and the negative consequences of a police state. He argues for open immigration and addresses the welfare state argument against it. Hornberger emphasizes the importance of adhering to libertarian principles and the need to dismantle the drug war. He highlights the racial and economic disparities in the enforcement of drug laws and the detrimental effects on individuals and their families.
Hornberger concludes by discussing his candidacy for president and his commitment to upholding libertarian principles. Jacob Hornberger discusses his experience running a campaign based on pure principle and the need for the Libertarian Party to shift its philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of delivering a message that people need to hear and the influence it can have on individuals. Hornberger believes that running a campaign focused on principles is more valuable than gaining a higher percentage of votes through watering down those principles.
Takeaways
- Principled libertarianism is essential for achieving freedom and resolving political and economic crises.
- Open immigration aligns with the non-aggression principle and avoids perpetuating a crisis.
- The Future of Freedom Foundation, founded by Jacob Hornberger, promotes the principled case for libertarianism.
- The influence of Leonard Reed and Richard Ebeling has played a significant role in Hornberger’s journey and work. Running a campaign based on pure principle can attract voters who may not join a political party but are willing to vote for a package of libertarian principles.
- The Libertarian Party needs to shift its philosophy back to its original founding principles and away from reform messages.
- Delivering a message of pure principle is important for influencing people toward liberty and achieving a free society.
- Running a campaign focused on principles is more valuable than gaining a higher percentage of votes through watering down those principles.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:02 The Importance of Principled Libertarianism
09:02 Jacob’s Path to Libertarianism
16:05 Starting the Future of Freedom Foundation
27:13 The Dilemma of Practicing Law
34:51 Meeting Richard Ebeling
39:42 The Influence of Leonard Read
45:36 The Case for Open Immigration
51:18 The Crisis of Immigration Controls
56:13 The Argument for Open Immigration
57:57 The Welfare State Argument
01:01:57 The Libertarian Principle
01:07:02 The Consequences of Immigration Controls
01:09:17 The Role of Federalism
01:11:48 The Right to Ingest
01:23:18 The War on Drugs
01:37:35 Jacob Hornberger’s Candidacy for President
01:41:54 Running a Campaign Based on Pure Principle
01:44:36 The Need for a Campaign of Pure Principle
01:49:28 Shifting the Philosophy of the Party
01:51:14 The Importance of the Message
01:53:20 Influencing People Toward Liberty
01:54:26 Closing Remarks
Resources:
Jacob Hornberger – 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President – A Campaign of Principle for the Party of Principle
https://www.jacobforliberty.com/
Events – Jacob Hornberger – 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President
https://www.jacobforliberty.com/events/
https://www.facebook.com/JacobForLiberty
Jacob Hornberger (@JacobforLiberty) / X
https://twitter.com/JacobforLiberty
Jacob Hornberger – 2024 Libertarian for President – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLpDHP4iGKszcZLydhA9aQ
My Passion for Liberty
https://libertarianbookreviews.com/my-passion-for-liberty.html
My Passion for Liberty – Kindle edition by Hornberger, Jacob, Paul, Ron, Ebeling, Richard. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
TGIF: The Right to Move | The Libertarian Institute
https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/tgif-the-right-to-move/
Milton Friedman – Illegal Immigration only helps when its Illegal – YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=atl_n1Zg1JI1mRuF&v=C52TlPCVDio&feature=youtu.be
Essays on Liberty – Foundation for Economic Education
https://fee.org/resources/essays-on-liberty-2/
Essays on Liberty, Volume 1 – Foundation for Economic Education
https://fee.org/resources/essays-on-liberty-volume-1/
Related Forge of Freedom Episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6LiF-EO8jI&t=35s (War on Drugs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4b1mXcQ-0 (2nd Amendment)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMOyQBobOEE (America’s Rifle / Stephen Halbrook)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJC77He8bMo (Are We Good Enough for Liberty? Larry Reed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2hSo46J3NU (Vices Are Not Crime)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPhL_mZeA4 (Positive & Negative Rights)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpcWLp46Beg (Jury Nullification)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kZP3uEz-Og (Civil Asset Forfeiture)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF_6WB1cVg (Bill of Rights)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmvJCEYPa6Y (Theory of Property)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivj3cL7O7B8&t=145s (War on Drugs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cfpPSrcIHA&t=15s (Why Freedom?)
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