I recently appeared on the Culture of Peace podcast hosted by Luke Tatum to talk about defying the surveillance state through local action. During the interview, I talked about how and why I started a local organization to bring oversight and transparency to surveillance in Lexington, Kentucky. I also explained how my efforts ended up getting..
Read moreCult of Personality: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #119
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" It seems like half of America suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome. He could give every person in the country a bar of gold and people with TDS would protest it. On the other hand, we have the Trump worshipers. He could kill puppies on stage and they would tell you..
Read moreConceal Carry Reciprocity and the Constitution: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #118
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" A lot of people are pushing for Congress to mandate conceal carry reciprocity. It may sound like a great idea, but there are some serious constitutional issues. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I focus specifically on the idea that the "full faith and credit" clause authorizes Congress..
Read moreMajor Kentucky Grocer Caught Selling Illegal Hemp
I recently spotted some illegal hemp products prominently displayed at my local grocery store. (more…)
Read moreThe Price of Liberty: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #117
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" A lot of people blame the Constitution for the continual expansion of the federal government. But this is kind of silly. It's like blaming a contract when one party refuses to uphold it. If the other party doesn't bother to enforce it, you can't blame the contract. The real problem..
Read moreFighting the Surveillance State in My Own Backyard – Interview on Scott Horton Show
I recently appeared on the Scott Horton show to talk about the lawsuit the city of Lexington, Kentucky, filed against me over an open records request, and how local efforts can put a dent in the ever-expanding federal surveillance state. (more…)
Read moreStupid Partisan Politics: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #116
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" I set off a firestorm when I posted the following on my Facebook page. "If your constitutional argument is 'Obama did... You have no principles." This wasn't a post about immigration. It was about constitutional principles. If you have any, you won't try to justify one president's unconstitutional actions by pointing..
Read moreEnd the Fed! Thoughts from Maharrey Head #115
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Most people have heard of the Federal Reserve, but they have no idea what it does or just how much of an impact it actually has on the economy. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain just one way the central bank has wrecked the economy as..
Read moreSo…You Have Nothing to Hide? Thoughts from Maharrey Head #114
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" Whenever I talk about government surveillance, I always get people saying it doesn't matter. After all, "If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I challenge this ignorant mantra and explain exactly why we should care about surveillance. And..
Read moreA Big Win at the Supreme Court: Thoughts from Maharrey Head #113
"10 Minutes Closer to Freedom" If you care about state sovereignty, the Tenth Amendment, or limiting the federal government, the Supreme Court just handed you a huge victory! (It was also a big win if you want to legally bet on sports.) In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the SCOTUS..
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