by @agorise on Liberty Tunes Podcast
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Intro: Liberty Tunes Theme
“If your plan is for one year, plant rice;
For ten years, plant trees;
For a hundred years, educate men.”
- attributed to Confucius
Music playlist: - "86 the Fed"
- "The Dots Illusion"
- "Control"
Topics - This a post from dylanmallman on X goes hard on this Independence day. - https://interlinked.blog
https://x.com/dylanmallman/status/1941181465082954199 - James Freeman's Independence message
The Tiny Dot
The Tiny Dot Theory, as presented in Larken Rose's video "The Tiny Dot," illustrates the disproportionate power a small group (the "tiny dot") holds over a much larger population (the "throng") due to the belief in authority. Below is a brief explanation with key points:
The theory uses a visual analogy to highlight the absurdity of a small ruling group controlling a vast majority, emphasizing that this control stems from a widely accepted illusion of legitimacy rather than physical force.
Key Points: - Numerical Disparity : The "tiny dot" represents a small group of rulers (e.g., government officials) vastly outnumbered by the population (the throng).
- Illusion of Authority : The throng obeys the tiny dot due to a belief in the dot’s "divine right" to rule, reinforced by political rituals like elections and constitutions.
- Role of Enforcers : A slightly larger group of enforcers (e.g., police, IRS agents) supports the tiny dot, but they too operate under the same belief in the dot’s authority.
- Moral Obligation Perception : The throng feels a moral duty to comply (e.g., paying taxes), even when they disagree with the dot’s actions, perpetuating the control.
- Solution: The power of the tiny dot is an illusion that collapses if the throng rejects the belief in its authority, emphasizing individual critical thinking over blind obedience.
Additional Source: https://voluntaryist.com/articles/we-are-many-they-are-few/
WTF is this?
The "Big Beautiful Bill" (officially referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, includes a provision known as "Trump Accounts." This initiative provides a one-time $1,000 investment account for every U.S. citizen born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Here are the key details: - Eligibility: The accounts are available to children born in the U.S. during the specified period, provided at least one parent has a Social Security number with work authorization. This excludes some U.S.-born children of certain immigrants.
- Structure: These are tax-deferred investment accounts, similar to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) under Section 408(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (but not Roth IRAs). The $1,000 initial deposit is funded by the federal government through the Treasury Department and invested in diversified index funds tracking the U.S. stock market.
- Contributions: Parents, relatives, or others (e.g., charities, employers) can contribute up to $5,000 annually until the child turns 17. If parents don’t open an account, the Treasury will automatically create one.
- Access to Funds: Beneficiaries can access up to 50% of the funds at age 18 for specific purposes, such as education, vocational training, starting a small business, or a down payment on a first home. Full access is granted at age 30. Withdrawals for non-qualified expenses before age 30 are subject to income tax and a 10% penalty. After age 59½, withdrawals are taxed as income, with a 10% penalty for non-qualified uses, similar to traditional IRAs.
- Tax Treatment: The accounts grow tax-deferred, meaning no taxes are paid on earnings until withdrawal. Withdrawals are taxed at the long-term capital gains rate for qualified expenses, unlike 529 plans or Roth IRAs, which may offer tax-free withdrawals for specific purposes. Some experts note that Trump Accounts offer fewer tax benefits compared to 529 plans.
- Purpose and Impact: The program aims to promote financial literacy, encourage long-term savings, and provide a financial head start for young adults. Supporters, including Trump and CEOs like Michael Dell, argue it aligns children with the benefits of free markets and compounding interest. For example, with a 6% annual return, the initial $1,000 could grow to about $2,854 by age 18; with additional contributions, some estimate it could reach $50,000. Critics, however, argue the $1,000 alone won’t significantly address wealth inequality, especially for low-income families, and the program’s benefits are less generous than alternatives like 529 plans.
- Cost: With approximately 3.6 million births annually in the U.S., the program is estimated to cost around $3 billion per year. It’s part of a broader tax and spending package that includes tax cuts and an increased child tax credit.
Big BS Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, has raised concerns about its fiscal impact, surveillance expansion, and erosion of individual freedoms. Below is a concise summary focusing on the deficit, surveillance state, and alternative impacts on individual freedoms (excluding Medicaid/SNAP as freedoms, per your request), tailored for your 30-minute radio show. - Deficit Increase: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the bill will add $3.3 trillion to $4.46 trillion to the federal deficit over 2025–2034, driven by $4.5 trillion in tax cuts (e.g., permanent 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extensions, deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loans for U.S.-made cars) offset by $1.2 trillion in spending cuts. The Senate version increases the deficit by about $0.5 trillion more than the House version. The White House claims a $1.4 trillion deficit reduction, citing economic growth from tariffs and deregulation, but critics, including the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, call this misleading, warning of a potential $5 trillion deficit increase if temporary provisions are extended.
- Surveillance State Expansion : The bill allocates $6.17 billion through 2029 for Customs and Border Protection to deploy AI, machine learning, and autonomous surveillance technologies for border security, enabling real-time tracking and identification without human oversight. Posts on X describe this as “billions for AI-driven spying,” raising fears of an expanded surveillance state. Additionally, $600 million funds FEMA to equip state and local law enforcement with unmanned aircraft monitoring systems, potentially broadening domestic surveillance. While the bill limits untested surveillance towers, critics argue these measures prioritize state and corporate data collection over privacy.
- Erosion of Individual Freedoms : Beyond healthcare, the bill impacts freedoms in several ways:
- AI Regulation Ban : Prohibits states from regulating AI for 10 years, overriding local governance. This limits individuals’ ability to influence AI policies affecting privacy and data rights, potentially allowing corporations to exploit personal data unchecked.
- Court Contempt Enforcement Limits : Restricts federal courts’ ability to enforce contempt rulings, weakening judicial checks on government overreach. This could reduce individuals’ recourse against unlawful state actions, threatening due process.
- Immigration Restrictions: Imposes a $1,000 asylum fee and taxes on remittances by non-citizens, limiting economic freedom for legal immigrants and asylum seekers. These measures are seen as punitive, restricting personal financial choices.
- Gun Silencer Tax Repeal: While framed as pro-freedom by supporters, the removal of the $200 silencer tax could face pushback from those concerned about public safety, though it enhances Second Amendment rights for some.
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