More Misery?

Well I can't say I didn't half expect this (second link in the post, along with the insinuation). Since I've never known Billy to lie (not a single time ever), or even to use selective truth to be dishonest (most people do it all the time), let me clarify a few things (much of which is done in the comments to that post he cites). First, I'm speaking for myself. I happen to find it glorious to produce in spite of the general and institutionalized theft of a portion of what I produce. I'd probably still produce even if they stole it all because they can't steal the fact that it was I who produced it. That's just me. Second, I'm not hedging on what I call it. It's theft. Theft of a penny is theft. It's robbery, and it's done --- ultimately -- at the point of a gun and under threat of the loss of your freedom or your life. My point is that you can be miserable about the "penny or two" (I am) or you can be miserable about it (I am) and produce anyway (I do). Advance your life anyway. And I'm not talking about...


This is a preview. The complete post is for Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, and Lifetime Members. Login or Join at the level you choose. Member posts sometimes go out in complete form to non-members on the email list, so subscribe. Browse the free downloads. New ones are added regularly.

LoginJoinEmailDownloads

Richard Nikoley

I started writing Free The Animal in late 2003 as just a little thing to try. 20 years later, turns out I've written over 5,000 posts. I blog what I wish...from diet, health, lifestyle...to philosophy, politics, social antagonism, adventure travel, expat living, location and time independent—while you sleep— income by geoarbitrage, and food pics. I intended to travel the world "homeless," but the Covidiocy Panicdemic squashed that. I became an American expat living in Thailand. I celebrate the audacity and hubris to live by your own exclusive authority and take your own chances. ... I leave the toilet seat up. Read More

I Raised My Testosterone By 40% In A Year With No Drugs Or Special Supplements

— And I Wasn’t Even Trying Boost your testosterone naturally. Follow along as I tell…

More...

Physical Culture: Gym, Diet, and Fasting

— Carve Your Path to Fitness: A Journey from Mediocrity to Mastery “Delve into how…

More...

On the Intellectual Downfall of Nassim Nicholas Taleb

— We’re Not Fooled by Taleb Anymore Introduction He sure was the bee’s knees and…

More...

Crazy Gym Training, TRT, and HGH For This 62-Year-Old?

— Defying Age, Embracing Self-Authority: A Journey to Physical and Mental Resilience “Ever wondered if…

More...

The No-Pill Advantages Course Brochure (114 Lessons, 5 Per Week)

— How to Harness the Power of the No-Pill Advantages for a Life of Freedom…

More...