EP98: What Did Donald Trump Reveal About Libertarians? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka

Gracearchy with Jim Babka

There's redundant commentary all over 'Streamville' and 'Podlandia' about Donald Trump's appearance at the Libertarian Convention this past weekend. But with his seasoned perspective and multi-decade experience, Jim Babka unravels and explores whether the exposure gained from Trump's visit was effectively utilized by the Libertarians. He also delves into the divisive "Thick-libertarian vs. Thin-libertarian" debate, showing how it's harmed the party and the movement. Then, he proposed four steps towards party restoration and effectiveness. Bill Protzmann describes Jim's independent voice as "the third party inside the third party." It's really an invitation to grace -- quite unique in politics. And you'll value these insights.

[NOTE: Certain elements of this program are visual.]

Timeline/Chapters

0:00 Theme

0:59 Zero Aggression

1:34 Qualified and unique 'takes' on Libertarian Convention

5:00 What was Trump doing at the convention?

9:38 Parsing the factions

11:38 Libertarians not part of the Right

15:15 Inviting Exposure

17:50 Putting your best foot forward

19:45 Setting the stage

26:18 The Audition, a Harry Browne legacy

30:44 Bad scheduling, worse TV

31:44 You have to have your nominee!

32:16 Scorched earth, the thin skins, and mistrust

36:08 Thick-libertarian vs Thin-libertarian

40:10 Pastor and the Pornographer in the same Pew

41:57 Unique Sales Proposition of Libertarianism

42:52 Bring your meaning, I bring Grace

43:41 Gracepoint 1: Get out of the Conflict Machine

47:26 Gracepoint 2: Values vs Ethics, know the difference

52:32 Gracepoint 3: The ISSUE should be Human Respect

55:35 Gracepoint 4: Replacing our Model, no scapegoating

Homework & References

EP96: Should Libertarians 'Party' With Donald Trump?- https://youtu.be/hvQRYM20n6Q

Wasted vote/EP54: Inflation Is Worse Than YOU Ever Thought - https://youtu.be/4XILBvKNuMQ?si=shlOTXar5vEXaO4k&t=756

Why I don't use the term anarcho-capitalist - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/mental-lever/anarcho-capitalist-label/

See the Nolan Chart at - https://www.theadvocates.org/quiz/

The Conflict Machine Explains Our Politics - https://theexitnetwork.substack.com/p/the-conflict-machine-explains-our

EP94: Mimetic Mirror: Jerry Bowyer Explores Jesus's Eye Parable {you can start with How do you see me chapter} https://youtu.be/i_zaPoAx8co

Principle of Human Respect - https://www.harmonyandprosperity.org/

EP88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State - https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778

Bill Protzmann is your moderator.

ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor.

But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project.

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