Think About Now

“I don't think that you have any insight whatsoever into your capacity for good until you have some well-developed insight into your capacity for evil.” A discussion on school shootings and Jordan Peterson with David Gornoski.

Why pathologizing political opponents is a terrible means of arriving at truth. Yes, this is the first episode in 11 months. Glad to be back. Check out what I've been up to at thinkaboutnow.com and carlosmorales.me

Is it right to throw a 98 year old former nazi into prison for crimes he committed over half a century ago? Can mind altering substances by the key to a free world? Is faith necessary for a happy life? These are the questions hit on in the first "Q&A" episode of the Think About Now Podcast. Donate at www.thinkaboutnow.com/donate

In a two horse race, emotion, not reason, wins the race. Emotion defines debates — those who make the most emotionally persuasive argument win. If we're looking to change the lens by which others view the world, we need to win the emotional as well as the rational argument. 

The real reason why the media is going so hard against Betsy Devos. Donate at: thinkaboutnow.com/donate Today's guest is Andrew Criscione of the foundation for economic education. Sources Debunking The “Underfunded Public Schools” Myth – Why US School Are Failing http://thinkaboutnow.com/2016/03/debunking-the-underfunded-public-schools-myth-why-us-school-are-failing/ DeVos Confirmed: Everything They Said about Her Is False https://fee.org/articles/devos-confirmed-everything-they-said-about-her-is-false/ Betsy DeVos, Trump’s Education Pick, Has Steered Money From Public Schools https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/23/us/politics/betsy-devos-trumps-education-pick-has-steered-money-from-public-schools.html?_r=0

CPS Whistleblower Carlos Morales and David Delugas of the National Association of Parents breakdown how Child Protective Services is terrorizing our nation, and how his team is fighting CPS head on in court cases across the country. Donate to the National Associations of Parents at https://www.parentsusa.org/donate

Physician, Philosopher, Creator A conversation with a man who has saved hundreds of lives, changed more, and has been witness to the loss of so many - my father, Dr. Carlos Morales.

In another attempt to destroy families within the United States, a California Senator has decided to create the "Bill of Rights for Children." This may be one of the great examples of double speak in history. Find the article quoted from here: http://thinkaboutnow.com/2016/12/the-truth-about-the-california-bill-of-rights-for-children/

What is the actual reason for the season? A look at the origins of Christmas: from flying reindeer to coca cola, we find the connections that bring it all together. Donate at www.thinkaboutnow.com/donate

An in-depth investigation into the superstitious origins of modern government, and what it says about human nature, objectivity, identity, and the future. Donate at www.thinkaboutnow.com/donate Today's guest David Gornoski. His work can be found here: https://fee.org/people/david-gornoski/

Think About Now: Formerly the Libertarian Atheist Podcast. How do we find meaning in a universe without god? What can myths of the past teach us about finding truth without the need for faith? Professor Joe Rogers joins me for a conversation on just that, as well as the history of Christianity.

A victim of the war in Iraq speaks out about being only a child when the US bombs began destroying his home in Baghdad. Donate at www.libertarian-atheist.com/donate

The revolutionary and rebellious propaganda espoused by Castro and other leftists were and are romanticized conservative orthodoxy that is in opposition to the proliferation and success of the human species. Castro’s death is a positive for humanity, it’s a damn shame that it didn’t happen earlier.

Yep, the Donald's won it - so what happens now? How are the libertarians for Trump going to deal when they become the establishment?

There are very few people on earth who have been as destructive as Hillary Clinton, and here's the proof.

Is voting unethical? Can a voter be blamed for the actions of politicians? David Gornoski makes that case today on the Think About Now Podcast. Article discussed: https://fee.org/articles/reject-the-violence-of-voting/

Jonathan Fischer of Pink Pistols joins us to discuss the rise in gay gun owners, why homosexuals need to part ways with democrats, and the recent barrage of terrorist attacks within the United States. The recent LA Times article discussed in the podcast http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-lgbt-guns-pink-pistols-20200809-snap-story.html

Is there a case to be made that sweatshops help more than they hurt? This is the third part of our series on the topic of Free Trade. Referenced in the episode: Gene Epstein: Clinton, Trump Are Both Wrong About Free Trade In defense of sweatshops http://www.econlib.org/library/Columns/y2008/Powellsweatshops.html 6.5 Trillion Remain Unaccounted for http://thinkaboutnow.com/2016/08/6-5-trillion-remain-unaccounted-for-by-u-s-army/

Daniele Bolelli - repeated guest on the Joe Rogan Podcast and host of History on Fire- discussing faith, moral relativism, and lazy thinking on the libertarian atheist podcast. Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-born writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He is the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path. http://www.danielebolelli.com/ Donate at http://www.libertarian-atheist.com/donate

Mass starvation, rampant murder, and no electricity in an area that has more proven oil reserves than anywhere else in the world...Why? Socialism of course. Here is the truth about the Venezuelan Crisis. This is the second part of our series on free trade. Donate at www.libertarian-atheist.com/donate Music Xzibit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClFehQCAFFA Big Theif - Masterpiece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oacUgWXrqwc New York Times, June 19: Venezuelans Ransack Stores as Hunger Grips the Nation “With delivery trucks under constant attack, the nation’s food is now transported under armed guard. Soldiers stand watch over bakeries. The police fire rubber bullets at desperate mobs storming grocery stores, pharmacies and butcher shops. A 4-year-old girl was shot to death as street gangs fought over food. Venezuela is convulsing from hunger... A staggering 87 percent of Venezuelans say they do not have money to buy enough food... About 72 percent of monthly wages are being spent just to buy food... A family would need the equivalent of 16 minimum-wage salaries to properly feed itself” CNN, August 17: Venezuela chaos: The biggest threat to cheap oil “Venezuela's oil production -- the country's sole lifeline for revenue -- has hit a 13-year low. As the situation worsens, Venezuela's oil output could plunge even lower...While the rest of OPEC is ramping up production, Venezuela is retreating, despite the fact that it has the largest proven oil reserves on the planet.” CRIME IN VENEZUELA While having some of the tightest gun restrictions in south America, it also has the highest gun related deaths. They went from 6,000 homicides a year in 2013 to 28,000 in 2015 – and that’s just the reported amount. Many security officials aren’t even allowed to carry weapons, but that doesn’t prevent people from getting and using them SUGAR Just a decade ago, Venezuela was producing nearly all of the sugar it needed. But this week, 30,000 tons of imported Guatemalan sugar is being offloaded at the port city of Puerto Cabello for delivery to government-run supermarkets across the country, where desperate shoppers typically line up for hours to buy basic foodstuffs. In some ways, the sacks of sugar being lowered on pallets to waiting trucks at Dock 10 symbolize the plight of a country that has seen the production of sugar and other products plummet. Venezuela now imports 80% of all the sugar it consumes, and many economists say 17 years of socialist policies are to blame. The Nation, August 17: Why Is Venezuela in Crisis? “Venezuela is not ‘in a state of total collapse,’ as per The New York Times and other mainstream media sources, the country is in the midst of a very severe crisis, which is getting worse. Venezuelans are not dying, or starving, or looting en masse. But many, far too many, are suffering... By absurdly declaring that Venezuela is an ‘unusual and extraordinary threat’ to US national security and pressuring investors and bankers to steer clear of the Maduro administration, the White House has prevented Venezuela from obtaining much-needed foreign financing and investment... While Venezuela has moved away from free-market capitalism, its economy is hardly socialist. The private sector, not the state (and still less the social economy), controls the overwhelming majority of economic activity. Between 1999 and 2011, the private sector’s share of economic activity increased, from 65 percent to 71 percent” New York Times, August 10: Middle Class and Hungry in Venezuela “’Luis Almagro is the O.A.S.’s secretary general. He has blamed Mr. Maduro for the crisis and has called on the O.A.S. to consider taking the steps necessary to ‘restore democratic institutions’ in Venezuela. ‘Yeah, it looks like they’ve invoked the Charter.’ Under the charter, the O.A.S. can suspend a member state that fails to preserve the democratic order. Mr. Almagro seems to be hoping this threat will convince the Maduro government to accept humanitarian aid from abroad, which it has pre-emptively ruled out.” New York Times, August 13: Venezuela-Colombia Border Begins Gradual Reopening “Presidents Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia agreed Thursday to the gradual reopening of their 1,380-mile (2,200-kilometer) border after the Venezuelan government nearly a year ago closed crossings to crack down on smuggling...Officials alleged that speculators were causing shortages in Venezuela by buying up subsidized food and gasoline and taking them to Colombia, where they could be sold for far higher prices... Hundreds of Venezuelans stormed a border checkpoint in July and illegally crossed into Colombia for the day to go grocery shopping. In the weeks after that, Venezuela temporarily opened the border for short periods to allow people to buy food and medicine. More than 100,000 Venezuelans crossed into Colombia during a temporary weekend border opening in July.” Economic History Association: The Economic History of Norway “In 1969 Philips Petroleum discovered petroleum resources at the Ekofisk field, which was defined as part of the Norwegian continental shelf. This enabled Norway to run a countercyclical financial policy during the stagflation period in the 1970s... Since the countercyclical policy focused on branch and company subsidies, Norwegian firms soon learned to adapt to policy makers rather than to the markets. Hence, both productivity and business structure did not have the incentives to keep pace with changes in international markets. Norway lost significant competitive power, and large-scale deindustrialization took place, despite efforts to save manufacturing industry. Another reason for deindustrialization was the huge growth in the profitable petroleum sector. Persistently high oil prices from the autumn 1973 to the end of 1985 pushed labor costs upward, through spillover effects from high wages in the petroleum sector. High labor costs made the Norwegian foreign sector less competitive. Thus, Norway saw deindustrialization at a more rapid pace than most of her largest trading partners.” Show Notes

If there's one thing Hillary and Trump agree on it's that unregulated Free Trade is evil, and that position can and has lead to some of the most disastrous effects that the media refuses to report on. Learn the truth about Free Trade and why it's so important. If you like the show,you can donate at libertarian-atheist.com/donate Music in the show Heartless Bastards - Only For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8wqmh3KybI&list=WL&index=62 Mos Def Respiration (Instrumentals) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHHSpfssBco Beastie Boys Instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awLPPz9Nm4Y

In light of the recent terrorist attack on American soil, let us point out what the real problem is - religious faith. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast on itunes, and if you like the show, become a monthly contributor. http://thinkaboutnow.com/donate/

CPS Whistle-blower Carlos Morales and Luis Mises delve into the twisted history of CPS, Progressivism, Public Education, and why it matters now.

If we're going to move towards a more peaceful society, we must first reject that which acts in opposition to reason and critical thinking. Recently I was interviewed for by a fascinating young man named Nick Hazelton - we discussed the problems with Islam, the importance of critical thinking, why Trump will not help us, and the facts on the "immigration crisis." If you're enjoying the show, think about joining many others in donating to the show at www.libertarian-atheist.com/donate The introduction was by Penn Jillette, with music by Carlos Morales. Find more music by the artist at therenegadevarietyhour.bandcamp.com

To understand the roots of radical Islam, you most look into the motives of those who directly funded its rise. This is a complete examination of the Wahhabi roots of Islamic radicalism, and how western tax dollars and corporations have been funding it for over 150 years. This is the fifth part in the libertarian atheist podcast's presentation on Islam, and ties everything together.

Former US soldier, Josh Holmes, explains his chaotic experiences as a US infantryman, and the horrific consequences of the US invasion of Muslim Countries. This is the fourth part of the Libertarian Atheist Podcasts presentation on Islam.

What people need to know about the prophet of Islam, his life, his conquests, and what it means for the future of humanity. It is time for the facts about Islam to be presented, so that truth can prevail. This is the third part of the libertarian atheist podcast's presentation on Islam, and may be the most important.

Ian Freeman and Carlos Morales discuss the threats of islamist immigration into western countries is a threat to future, along with a discussion of #freethenipple and its ties with the left, the merits of believing in god, and how libertarians should approach the topic of Donald Trump. www.libertarian-atheist.com

Child abuse is alive and well in the USA, but it's not just the parents who are committing it, but the system that was put in place to prevent it which is doing the most damage.

What the media isn't telling you about the Syrian refugees, the nature of Islam, the true roots of ISIS, and why the goal of the democrats is not to "help the refugees". This is the part of a series on Islam, produced by the Libertarian Atheist Podcast. The Host for this episode of the libertarian atheist podcast is Carlos Morales, with guest Andrew Criscione (Anti-War New England & Bastiat Institute) Sources Syrian refugees not welcome in 31 U.S. states http://tinyurl.com/oecafsz The High Cost of Resettling Middle Eastern Refugees http://www.cis.org/High-Cost-of-Resettling-Middle-Eastern-Refugees Rape/Violence Increase Sweden http://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/20142-cover-up-the-swedish-left-s-sacrifice-of-women-to-political-correctness France Prison Stats http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/11352268/What-is-going-wrong-in-Frances-prisons.html FBI Director on Refugee Vet Process http://dailycaller.com/2015/11/19/fbi-director-its-impossible-to-vet-every-single-syrian-refugee-video/ Muslims Beliefs About Sharia Law http://www.pewforum.org/2013/04/30/the-worlds-muslims-religion-politics-society-beliefs-about-sharia/ Islam and Violence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_and_violence Hard Facts About Muslim Nations https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/muslims-what-really-went-wrong/ Refugee Welfare Use http://www.cis.org/Welfare-Use-Immigrant-Native-Households

How could children be protected without the state? Well, first we need to think about how terribly the children are treated by the government now.

CPS Whistleblower, Carlos Morales, breaks down the truth about Child Protective Services, why it needs to be abolished, and how we can move beyond government and into a freer society. You can find the book "Legally Kidnapped: The Case Against Child Protective Services" here legallykidnapped.net

An examination of the ways that the government and media control through fear, fake outrage, and how to beat them at their own game.

Recently a mother murdered a child protective services investigator, and the question has become "is it ethical to kill a cps worker?"

The ethics of liberty are in opposition to the state. The state is evil by its very nature. Nick Hazelton interviews Carlos Morales on CPS, the state, ethics, nihilism, and the nature of art when selling your message. 

Whistleblower Richard Grove and Carlos Morales expose the tools needed to fight statism: critical thinking, debunking dogma, and how to best remove yourself from the system. Donate at http://www.libertarian-atheist.com/#!donate/c83k

Tom Woods interviewed me recently to discuss Child Protective Services, the harm they've committed, and my book "Legally Kidnapped"

MK Lords, Carlos Morales, and Calvin delve into the scary world of being scared of words. Trigger Warnings: What they are and why they don't work. www.libertarian-atheist.com

CPS Whistleblower, Carlos Morales, debunks stranger danger, rape culture, and government manipulation at Porcfest 2015.  www.legallykidnapped.net www.libertarian-atheist.com

www.legallykidnapped.net Hey everyone, the book is officially available and will be free from 10-21-2014 until 10-24-2014.

Through my thorough examination regarding the true effects of Child Protective Services in the United States, I came across some rather troubling information regarding Court Appointed Special Advocates – generally known by the acronym, CASA.

An exploration of libertarian ethics with Chase Rachels. Topics Discussed: Why Do Ethics Matter? Isn't the Economic Argument Enough? Do We Own Our self? What is Argumentation Ethics? What does Deontoligical, Deductive Thinking, & Apriori Mean? What Are Property Rights & How are they Justified? Is the Non-Aggression Principle Justified Through Logical Deduction? What is the Difference Between Morality & Ethics?

In my battle against Child Protective Services, I've chosen to fight for individuals rather than dig myself into a misanthropic hell by begging for reform.

Lenore Skenazy of freerangekids.com joins truth over comfort to discuss stranger danger, child protective services, and the bubble-wrapped generation. Kids are now part of a bubble-wrapped generation: free from fathers and outside play, consumed by hot pockets & video games, hopped up on Adderall & Seroquel, and dumbed down by public school that destroys their will. It is the strangers with lab coats & badges, with military might & drug promoting delight, that are those we should fear – not the average man or woman but the ones who yell out “watch out, at every turn is a child molesting terrorist set to destroy the world.”

Former Teacher, Brett Veinotte, and CPS Whistleblower, Carlos Morales, expose Why Bullying Laws Are Insane on Truth Over Comfort Podcast

Brett Veinotte and Wes Bertrand join in on a discussion of hedonism, libertarianism, shame, and self-responsibility. More info at www.truthovercomfort.net

A story about embracing life by embracing your own mortality, and a speech about getting control of your life. Learn more at truthovercomfort.net

The genocidal and racist origins of American Eugenics which inspired the Nazis, and is still going on in the United States today on the truth over comfort podcast with Carlos Morales and James Corbett

Is Spanking Against the NAP? w/Stephan Kinsella. www.truthovercomfort.net

Wes Bertrand: Government l The Largest Terrorist Organization in The World