Michael Corey

@ChrisExpTheNews Uh... hortusurbanus.com/post/the-musta…

I like how these idiots can't even read the next sentence and challenge the much more obvious potential mistake of "mustard is not a tree"

As the now former Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, I wanted to say thank you to all of the delegates in attendance at the national convention, party members, and ideological libertarians who support the mission of spreading libertarianism both in elected office and in the hearts and minds of man. This past weekend was an experience I won't soon forget, as were the past 15 months I served as Chairman. Officially, I have served on the LNC for a decade. I was inspired by Ron Paul to try liberty, given a reason to fight by G. Edward Griffin, and radicalized thanks to Murray Rothbard. It was through the college libertarian movement that I became an ardent apologist and evangelist for the libertarian philosophy. I'd like to give a shoutout to my Vice Chairman, @paul_darr , for being my right-hand man, introducing me to @JimBabka , and eventually helping lead to the Parity Project, AKA Archimedes 2.0, our plan for membership growth and fundraising. A special shoutout to @AdrianFMalagon , Kathy Yeniscavich, @FletchHerCox , and Jonathon McGee. I couldn’t think of a better group of killers whom I can also call friends. #E11ven4Lyfe This weekend I had great conversations with @Melissa_WongMT on bridging the divide between both hemispheres of the Libertarian Party, some great moments with frenemy @AustinShiloh1 , who joins me in the Island Chauvinist Caucus, and great conversations with the equally great @scotthortonshow . Had a great time with @SmarterGameShow & @amitylee13 , the best gameshow couple, my FL delegation came out strong, including the official LP livestream on the SwampCast, many friends old and new who got to break bread, light a J, and crack open some brewskis once the dust settled. I had the pleasure of meeting so many of you whom I had previously only known online or through the phone, from many different sides of the party. I had the honor of making some new international friends, including members of LP Russia, who I believe make up some of the most hardcore libertarians in the world and are extremely persecuted. I also met friends from LP Canada, a look into our dystopian future if we fail to stop it. I want to formally congratulate Evan McMahon, the Chair of one of the most successful affiliates in the country, and @AjaxtheGriff , a fellow Machiavellian and realpolitik enjoyer, on leading the LNC. Lastly, I want to thank our amazing staff at @LPNational HQ, whom without, there would be no Libertarian Party. I place their role above the LNC in many respects, they are the unsung heroes of this movement. My advice to the new LNC: Firstly, find common ground on objectives. You do not have to like each other, in fact, you may even despise each other, but if you can agree on common objectives, or get out of each other's way on objectives that you may not find a priority but do not disdain, then let the goals of the LNC be known and agreed upon. Secondly, seek first to understand before being understood. Oftentimes, disagreements arise out of assuming the other side’s intentions. The concerns may be valid, even if the action is disputed, and it may create room for compromise, or at least a less hostile impasse. Third, do not make the organization look weak. Attacks on each other, especially public ones, only disservice the group in which you’ve chosen to be a part, as well as its subsidiaries. Libertarians are notorious for being low in agreeableness and politeness. I scored in the 15th percentile for agreeableness and the 0th percentile for politeness, which means we like to grapple. Grapple if you must, but do not bleed the organization for sport. Fourth, remember your roots. Whatever brought you here, do not lose track of it. There are going to be times when you want to quit, and times when you are elated. It is a rollercoaster, and you must remember why you are here. Rekindle that fire every so often, re-read Rothbard, listen to Ron Paul’s speeches, remember Ruby Ridge, Waco, or whatever it is to you that reminds you why you fight. Fifth, build a life worth fighting for. This goes for everyone. While the Party is the political arm of the libertarian movement, the most important part is your personal life. Are you healthy? Are you doing what you like to do? Are you profiting, we are capitalists after all. Are you seeking mastery? Are you building your family? Are you seeking status, ambition, meaning, and independence? Whatever it means to you, a life worth fighting for is important for the revolutionary. Lastly, remember that in-person interactions supersede online ones. The internet is a cesspool, although it is extremely useful and not always wrong. Do not mistake the internet for reality, do not mistake online success for real world success, and always stay grounded. Online friends or enemies may not treat you the same way in person. Most communication is non-verbal. The real work for liberty is tangible, difficult, and costs sweat, blood, and treasure. I am grateful for the honor of serving as Chair, grateful for those who fought beside me, and grateful for the delegates who trusted me to continue serving as an at-large member of the LNC. No ones coming, it is up to us. See you in the foxhole. Sincerely, Steven Nekhaila

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 "For such people are false apostles,  deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no great surprise if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their works."

20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; John 17:20-23 New Testament Scriptures

Given the vast theological differences between Mormonism and every Christian denomination, the burden here should be on the Mormons to argue why any reasonable person should categorize Mormonism as simply another Christian denomination.

Colossians 2:6-9 "So then, just as you have received  Christ Jesus as Lord,  continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him  and established in the faith, just as you were taught,  and overflowing with gratitude. Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition,  based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ.  For the entire fullness  of God’s nature dwells bodily  in Christ"

@gooseziggy @BasedMikeLee @johnddavidson "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." - 1 John 4:1 See also Galatians 1:8.

We're opening the door on the PSA 570. 😎 Coming this summer. More info soon. 🇺🇸

@busgus @IramiOF @MrDanielBuck Yeah, I read it in HS and did not care for it. To be fair, the only book I read in HS and came back to was "Pride and Prejudice."

@IramiOF @pounddollarsign @MrDanielBuck I do not feel as strongly as OP, but I finished Poisonwood thinking I never wanted to read the author again. Glad other enjoyed it, as with music my current feeling on reading is that I support almost anything that gets people to read

A college professor: "Our average graduate literally could not read a serious adult novel cover-to-cover and understand what they read"

@BasedMikeLee @johnddavidson Christians of all denominations can affirm the Nicene Creed. Mormons cannot. You guys are no more Christian than Muslims or Jews.

Okay Jesus Christ is God of the Old Testament He is the Lord, Savior, and Redeemer of the New Testament He lived a sinless life He performed countless miracles—raising the dead, turning water into wine, and feeding thousands with a few loaves and fishes He suffered in Gethsemane and later died on the cross He suffered and bled from every pore to pay the price of our sins He was resurrected three days later I know—pure heresy, right?

...I kinda want to see the one where the patient dies. One or two of those a season could have really upped the stakes.

This was a hard chapter to write because all the flaws my characters show are pieces of myself I dislike.: open.substack.com/pub/thefoolofe…

Please enjoy Chapter 12 of my serial novel "Afterfall". Afterfall is a story that has been floating around my head since college: a man blessed with a strange magical ability, forced into the world to save someone he cares deeply for. Seven years ago I got serious about learning the craft of writing and ended up writing the prequel to it when I watched recordings of Brandon Sanderson's "Writing About Dragons" class. Since then I have worked on this idea in spits and spurts while trying to get into a rhythm that works for me. open.substack.com/pub/thefoolofe…

I never know how to answer when a barista asks me, “and what’s a good name for you?” “A *good* name? I know only the one I bear, the one my mother gave me. But a good name—a true name—what man can speak the true name of the smallest leaf or bird, much less himself? I am told that each of us will be given a stone on the last day, and on it shall be etched a name that only we and God shall know. Until then, who can claim to know himself rightly enough to speak the name he deserves! Would we like it if we could? You may call me wanderer, for I was lost, or homeward bound, for that I am. You may call me—“ “Sir this is literally a Starbucks”

A very sad announcement. I have just been convicted a second time for 'hate speech' and it is only due to a technicality that I could not immediately be sent to jail —to the judge's frustration. In an ironic turn of events it's actually thanks to my previous prison sentence (for memes in a private group chat) that I am now still free —in a physical sense, at least. Call me naive but I didn't think they would take it this far, given that this precedent criminalises many of the arguments used by even the most moderate politicians critical of mass migration. In February 2024 I gave a lecture at Catholic University Leuven wherein I linked mass migration to crime and a deterioration of our quality of life. Every single point I made was 100% the truth and based on scientific evidence. Cynically, even the judge that convicted me admits as much by writing in his verdict: “Even if all of the statements made by Van Langenhove are based on scientific evidence and statistics, it makes no difference to the criminal intent. Van Langenhove is not charged with spreading false information. He is charged with presenting facts in a way that incites hatred against persons on the grounds of one or more of the protected criteria in the Anti-Racism Law.” That's a lot of words just to say he wants to send me to prison for speaking the truth. Even the regime media write: "It did not matter to the court that Van Langenhove was quoting scientific sources. The judge argued that Van Langenhove's main message was that a big part of the societal problems like insecurity, housing shortages and lowering educational standards are due to mass migration." You may think the regime media are being sympathetic to me in the first sentence, but in reality they are warning people: even if you speak the truth, if you go against our narrative, we will crush you in every way possible. Both the public prosecutor and the judge did not present a single real argument as to how or against whom I would have incited hatred. So even if I would accept their crazy, dystopic law, I still did not break it. The only argument they present is that I created a "hostile atmosphere of us versus them” in regards to migrants. But even this silly argument (which is not even a punishable offence) is not true. To me, the deadly disease is self-hatred and one of its worst symptoms is replacement migration. My enemy is thus NOT the migrants themselves but those orchestrating the mass migration. Sadly, in Belgium, evidence is not needed and ‘vibes’ are enough to put someone in jail. Given the fact that I have another court case coming up in September and that I have a dozen active criminal investigations for hate speech, time is running out for me. I have already paid more than €420,000 in legal fees and there is no ending in sight. I have been in an intense battle of attrition for eight years and must now regroup to make sure I can still win. If you want to help me, you can do so via the links below. If you can help in other ways, please contact me via DM. If you live in a country that still has free speech, never let them touch it, however noble they make the motives sound, because this is where it leads to.

@AlexJVidal @TRHLofficial @LPNH Bully for them. Public schools should be abolished for altogether different reasons.

@pounddollarsign @TRHLofficial @LPNH Some say public school is a form of child abuse.

Libertarians are divided into two camps. Those who want the American experiment back, and those who want to sell crack to babies. I believe it is bad to sell crack to babies.

@AlexJVidal @TRHLofficial @LPNH This might get my Libertarian card revoked, but I don't think child abuse is acceptable under the non-aggression principal. Chemical sterilization of children is abuse.

@TRHLofficial @LPNH Government is not your mom or dad. We should not empower state agents to be the final say on parental matters. You want politicians to own your kids?

@ksorbs Schrödinger's Gas Pump. The president can't control gas prices until they are observed going up under a Republican.

I thought the president doesn’t control the price of gasoline?

@alppouch hey, love the spitter lid on my new mango freeze! If you guys are taking requests, can we get biodegradable pouches? I'd love to be able to guilt free spit a pouch once I am done with it.

@CSLewisDaily Dude, Lewis was a prolific writer. You could easily stay in your lane and just post his quotes.

“Charlie’s Angels” star Cheryl Ladd reveals her private battle with aggressive breast cancer for the first time. beliefnet.com/columnists/ido…

@gunpolicy Huh... I guess they do read the suggestions.

The ATF has posted summaries of the new regulations, which include: 1) Repeal Biden's pistol brace rule 2) Revising "engaged in the business" rule 3) Revising machine gun definition in response to Cargill decision 4) Remove requirement for FFLs to post info about Youth Handgun Safety Act 5) Revising 4473 form, including allowing electronic forms and increase the time NICS checks remain valid 6) Allow FFLs to keep electronic records 7) Replace indefinite retention of 4473s with definite time periods of 20 or 30 years 8) Allow “Non-Over-the-Counter” firearm sales by FFLs to residents of the same state 9) Repeal interstate NFA transport notice requirement for trips under 365 days, with all others no longer requiring approval before transport 10) Joint NFA registration for married couples 11) Remove NFA CLEO notification 12) Clarify that "common, reasonably necessary activities during travel" are covered by FOPA transportation protection 13) Allow import of dual-use frames, receivers, and barrels 14) Clarify that "training rounds" are not ammunition 15) Eliminate engraving requirement for people making NFA firearms out of existing serialized guns 16) "Clarify that a person receiving assistance in only one functional area (such as financial management) would not, on that basis alone, be considered prohibited" under mental health disqualifier 17) Requiring biological sex on ATF Forms 18) Clarify when a transaction is a straw purchase 19) Formally define "willfully" for firearms violations 20) "Remove the list of former Soviet countries from which ATF currently denies applications to permanently import most firearms and ammunition, retaining only the Russian Federation" atf.gov/rules-and-regu…