Episode 97. My Passion for Liberty with Jacob Hornberger, Libertarian Candidate for President

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. 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/ Facebook 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 (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/My-Passion-Liberty-Jacob-Hornberger-ebook/dp/B07ZXLM968/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33YJ4ENSEOYRB&keywords=my+passion+for+liberty+hornberger&qid=1697137534&sprefix=my+passion+for+liberty+hornberger%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 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/ DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.