Category Archives: Forge of Freedom

Ron Paul: Gun Control Debate Ignores the Real Problems

In an article at LewRockwell.com, Ron Paul says the following about gun control:   The gun control debate ignores the root causes of rising violence, which is a symptom of

Philosophical Discussion with ChatGPT on Anarchy, Utilitarianism, and Social Contract Theory

Aaron Spurling sent me an exchange he had with ChatGPT regarding some of the philosophical underpinnings of anarchy. I spoke with Aaron during Episode 13 regarding Stoic philosophy.   ChatGPT

Episode 23. Mother’s Day and Guardians of the Galaxy

  Show Notes: Episode 23. Mother’s Day and Guardians of the Galaxy In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses Mother’s Day.   Resources: Gandhi quote:  https://quotefancy.com/quote/22/Mahatma-Gandhi-Be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world      

Episode 22. Vices Are Not Crimes by Lysander Spooner

Show Notes:   Episode 22. Vices Are Not Crimes   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the work of Lysander Spooner, “Vices Are Not Crimes:  A Vindication of Moral Liberty.”

Episode 21. Armed School Teachers (with Mike Ooley)

Show Notes: Episode 21. Should School Teachers Be Armed? In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss new legislation in Indiana that promotes armed

Episode 20. Aristotle’s 12 Virtues and the Good Life

Show Notes: Episode 20. Aristotle’s 12 Virtues and the Good Life In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses Aristotle’s 12 Virtues and how they help cultivate a good life.   Resources:

Episode 19. What Should You Know as a New Gun Owner?

Show Notes: Episode 19. The Forge of Freedom – What Should You Know as a New Gun Owner? In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley,