Point Of Dissent

For those in power, control over the masses has and always be an illusion. At this point in our history, we are seeing the facade fade away as more people reject this control. During 2020, we saw both the left and right sides of the political spectrum take to the streets to voice their dissatisfaction with their governments. Now, with the most heated election behind us, we have already seen unprecedented action by the politically dissatisfied. Are we finally seeing the end of the great illusion or just a reinforcement of the status quo?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

In the age of fear and bad information, it is no surprise to see so many abandon long-held principles for preferences. Even among anarchists, dividing lines are being drawn and people are being attacked. The latest explosion is over the Kenosha shooting and where you should stand on it. Believe the shooting was legit, you cannot be an anarchist according to popular opinion. As insane as it was to watch the mask debate, this one seems to be even crazier. Within a system that subscribes to no ruler or hierarchy, there are those among us that feel they alone define what it is to be an anarchist. Join Evelyn and Shawn as they discuss this trend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

This week we get a chance to interview Nick Nugent of the Undefined Terms podcast. Nick's background in law gives him a unique insight into an issue plaguing discourse in our society, undefined terms. Most of our language and daily conversation relies heavily on a shared understanding of words and context. But what happens when your definition of a touchy subject does not match with the person you are speaking to? The conversation is doomed to failure and there is a strong chance that the misunderstanding could lead to even more. What started out as a talk on epistemology, the study of justified belief, ended up focusing on one major component of belief. Until we are using the same language to describe the same things, any belief in another's words will be unjustified. This weeks' sponsor, SurfShark VPN. Use this link to get a special offer for a limited time. Find the Undefined Terms podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undefined-terms/id1455449146 Check out the website here: https://www.undefinedterms.com/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undefinedterms/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Containment is the instrument of society used to control the spread of something unwanted. We have witnessed this process in action for biological pathogens, but has society also used this strategy elsewhere? Evelyn and Shawn join forces with their new co-host Cole to discuss Typhoid Mary, a train ride out of Germany that reshaped the world and some surprising discussion about genetic abnormalities. This week's sponsor: Surfshark Vpn, utilize this link to save over 80% for a limited time. Https://porcupinepov.com/vpn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Dissent, the rejection of the accepted position or state of affairs. With the turmoil in Minneapolis and the protests against the quarantines, are we seeing the end of American tolerance of the status quo? What forms of protest are accepted, if not all? Is there a such thing as a good cop? The questions, along with others will be answered and challenged in this episode. Join us for a lively discussion and an announcement about the future of the podcast.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Amid all the stories of government-imposed quarantines and social distancing orders, is arising a resurgence of civil disobedience. While many are engaging in various protests against their rulers, many have discovered a more effective path. All around us we are starting to see individuals networking with others to take care of their needs. In what can only be called a 'middle finger' to the state, people are finding hope and connections with others in similar situations. Evelyn and Shawn discuss the rise of this trend and how Agorism will be the answer to removing the chains our government has made for us.  Podcast spotlight: Peace Freqs-find your liberty community along with great interviews. Our Website: Porcupine Pov Facebook: Porcupine Perspective Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

The situation with the outbreak of Covid -19 has been eye-opening, to say the least. Governments are seizing more power and the public is begging it to seize even more. We open our discussion about how the public is reacting with a discussion about human rights. Where do they come from and how do we hold onto them? Why has the response to the outbreak in some countries led to disaster, where other countries have been more successful? Why are people still looking to government for the answer, but it is the private sector that is providing the only solutions. Will this outbreak be the one that convinces more people to depend on government less? Tune in for these answers and more. Special mentions: Peace Freqs podcast-building a liberty community outside of the culture war. Our website, Porcupinepov.com Join the discussion on our Facebook page --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

What do you owe and how much? Or do you owe anything to all? Coffeyville, Kansas has found a way to put people into jail for past debt, any debt. With a judicial system that applies any bail money to the debt, collection agencies are now incentivized to get debtors thrown in jail. Couple that with a new immigration rule from the Trump administration that applies a 'wealth test' for legal immigrants. If a person is likely to be a 'public charge' they will be denied entrance or continued residency. And now, a resurgence in the closed border debate within the liberty movement that largely revolves around this very issue. Is the value of a human only on a monetary scale, are we only indebted to society? Visit our Website Join the Discussion on our Facebook page --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Brexit has officially happened and the UK is one step closer to autonomy, but why won't they allow Scotland the same opportunity. Taiwan asserts its will to be self governing, but China is having none of it. Activists protest in Virginia, but the government enacts laws despite their action. Austin decriminalizes marijuana possession, but the police chief doesn't care. Evelyn and Shawn discuss these and other recent developments where the people are asserting their freedom. Only problem is, they are only as free as their rulers will allow. Have a comment or want to share some thoughts? Join us on our Facebook Page Or you can leave us a message on our website, Porcupinepov.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Iran was up in arms about the United States assassinating one of its top generals, but now is calling for regime change in their own country. People are upset that two members of the Royal Family want to live their own lives. Libertarians are upset about Vermin Supreme winning the New Hampshire Libertarian Party nomination. What's the common thread here? In each case,  individual virtue or fault is found by collective membership. Even among the most individual of thinkers, it is hard to move away from the 'we' and 'us' mentality. Join Evelyn and Shawn as they discuss the reasons they feel are behind this phenomenon.  Our website at https://porcupinepov.com Or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/porcupinepov --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

The Left eating their own, impeachment and a potential Boogaloo in Virginia, seems Santa has been very buys this year. Evelynn and Shawn take a look at some of these current events and what it could mean for the upcoming year. In a wrap-up of 2019, we thank you for listening and supporting our endeavors and give you a glimpse into what we have planned for next year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

The government decides that gun manufacturers can be held accountable for harm caused by their weapons. YouTube is fined for violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, even though it had measures in place to prevent this. Now, individual channels can be held liable for supposed infractions as well. People all over the globe are protesting their governments' actions and corruption, but all we see is impeachment proceedings. Is this accidental, or does your government not want you getting any ideas? Tune in to hear our take in this week's episode. Our Website: https://porcupinepov.com Our facebook: www.facebook.com/porcupinepov  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

We live in a world that relies on government to take care of certain tasks. More often than not, we discover that it is incapable of taking care of them. Evelyn and Shawn discuss a recent press conference by Donald Trump involving further militarization of the police to have more people 'fear' them. Also discussed are some examples where people, fed up with what the government does, take matters into their own hands. After the break, the topic becomes the recently released movie Joker. Why has it become the face of protests worldwide? What truth lies within this fictional tale and why should we pay attention. As always, tune in to hear these answers along with our perspective. Our Website: Porcupinepov.com Reach out to us on facebook at facebook.com/porcupinepov --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

On this week's episode, Evelyn and Shawn discuss the life lessons taught to a first time hunter. Most of us are capable of discerning the primary consequences of our actions, but few are able to truly see all the effects our actions have. Learning that we must accept responsibilty for  our actions and make good any debts our actions cause are cornerstones for the success of the Liberty movement. What could happen if every individual had the opportunity to see the ripple effects our decisions have on everyone else? What would be the outcome if every person that voted or supported government was forced to see the business end of the application of the laws they create? Would this cause more people to take pause before jumping on the government bandwagon. Tune in for these answers and more! Want to check out more content? Join us on our website https:porcupinepov.com  Want to join the conversation, check out our facebook page: facebook.com/porcupinepov --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Secession has been considered one of the 'bad' words since the American Civil War. As most of the United States celebrate Independence Day, they rarely think of the Revolution as a form of Secession. Cole joins Evelyn and Shawn once again to discuss secession from our viewpoint and make the case that Secession is the only way to solve the majority of our problems. Bonus: Ever wonder why the president of the Confederacy was never tried for treason? Answer to this question and many more included in this week's episode This week's sponsor, Surshark VPN. Protect your data and privacy from prying eyes with Surfshark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Shawn is joined by Matt Withrow from the Voluntucky Project to discuss progress, ideas and hurdles that he has come across. While many of us have day-dreamed about what a free society would look like, Matt has done one better. He outlines several solutions that he has found to common problems that arise when people interact. Other topics discussed include resistance to the project, ways to get involved and most importantly why.  Our Website can be found at https://porcupinepov.com Matt Withrow/The Voluntucky Project-website is https://voluntucky.com Facebook for the Voluntucky Project: https://www.facebook.com/voluntucky/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Evelyn and Shawn take a look at the old philosophers' mind experiment, the Prisoner's Dilemma, in the context of modern politics. What mechanisms are employed to continually convince people to make decisons that they think are good for them, in this case voting, in light of all the evidence to the contrary? What is authoritarianism, why is it only laid on the political right and how is it reinforced by this game. Tune in to find the answers to these questions and more. Our website: Porucpinepov.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

 One of the primary components of the Freedom Movement philosophy is non-violence unless agressed upon. With a look at current events involving the build up of the chinese army in response to Hong Kong protests, the Epstein suicide and a Netflix documentary on an american 'cult' founded in the 80s, Evelyn and Shawn paint a picture that doesn't give them much hope of a peaceful solution. Why the change and how did the treatment of this cult lead to it? Only one way to find out, tune in and enjoy! -we are testing new audio software and there are two errors you will hear, we apologize for the errors and are working on fixing it on our end‐ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

What happens when you give the government the power to remove your rights? You get Pandora's Box and once opened the likelihood of being able to revoke that power is unlikely. We look at this concept within the events of this last week, namely the shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Instead of looking at the specifics of the shootings, Evelyn and Shawn instead take a look at what they feel is the greater threat...the threat to your ability to defend yourself. With some insight into why they feel events like this transpire and what to be on the look out for, this episode is sure to get you thinking.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support

Anarchists and Libertarians often hear this retort when arguing the validity of Government, usually when there are no arguments left to made. This week, President Trump tweeted out a similar sentiment, this time aimed at sitting democratic Congresswomen. Where does this sentiment come from? Is it mainly a tool of the conservative right, or does the liberal left employ similar tactics? What effect does this have on supporters and why should we be worried? All these answers and more in this episode, enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pointofdissent/support