Libertarians talk Psychology

(Rebroadcast of ep 60) We look at diversity from a deeper and more profound understanding of differences between humans. We relate this to business ideas such as job match, problem-solving, and management, and also to current functioning in Washington. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr or visit our website at CoffeeWithMikeAndJulie.com All audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Video...

In case there was any doubt, it is obvious that Trump is one of the best showmen of all time, even in the middle of an attempted assassination! And he is incredible at revealing flaws in the deep state, including the Secret Service. As with all things concerning the deep state, we have to ask ourselves: is this just incompetence, or is there some devious intention behind it? ‘Pathetic’: The media...

Jordan Peterson gives his view of pride month and Julie discusses the complexities of the psychology of shame related to the concept of pride. Mike and Julie discuss sensitive issues involved in endocrine disruptive influences, scientific elements uncovered by Shana Swan. Also, Julie looks at the moral superiority game that may be being played in the society regarding victims, rescuers, and entitl...

Contrary to our popular beliefs: we do not live in a free country, the elites are above the law, we do not really have fair competition, and we do not have free speech. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr or visit our website at CoffeeWithMikeAndJulie.com All audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography Follow Us : YouTube X Facebook Bluesky All audio & videos edited by : Jay...

Taped on July 4, 2024, we discuss the reasons to be optimistic about the trajectory of the country. This is due mostly to Donald Trump and how he tends to automatically expose the deep state mob. Julie outlines what appears to be the current elements of the system which include the uniparty, the DOJ, the propaganda media, the military industrial complex, and the medical industrial complex. Mike dr...

We discuss the similarities between the present conflicts in the United States and the left versus right situation. We talk about the movie "Best of Enemies," and the relationship to conflict management and team building. Julie discusses the useful tool of psychological type and looking at individuals as thinking types versus feeling types. We conclude that a conflict management effort would inclu...

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode from October 19, 2021 Machiavelli, an Italian philosopher from the middle ages, warned that all politics has relied on deception, crime, and violence. The lesson for us modern peace-loving people is we need to be prepared for when the powerful forces quit debating an issue and start imposing their will. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr or visi...

There has always been a difference between the Libertarian political Party and the libertarian purist philosophy for freedom. With the recent Libertarian Party convention and their new choice for a libertarian president, we are now embarrassed to claim we are libertarians. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr or visit our website at CoffeeWithMikeAndJulie.com All audio & videos edited b...

Julie discusses the characteristics that make Donald Trump perfect for our country at this time in history. We discuss five characteristics which include: being an outsider and drawing the fire of the deep state; being an entrepreneur and motivated by achievement so that he turns lemons into lemonade; the masculine characteristics of courage; the resilience to withstand the aggression of the deep...

OK, so maybe this stuff isn’t really funny, but at least it is ridiculous! Student protests are racist, but insisting on a Jewish-only state is not. The media loves Black Lives Matter, but not capital protests or campus demonstrations. The economy is in bad shape because of corporate greed. The deep state lawsuits are about fairness, not about avoiding a democratic November vote. And, first Stormy...

Self Deception in DC (This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode from Nov 22, 2020 ) Coffee with Mike & Julie - Libertarians Talk Psychology Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography Follow Us : YouTube X Facebook Bluesky All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography

If we are going to claim that the nuclear bombings of Japan are obviously evil, then we need to at least look at the circumstances leading to the decision. Circumstances like: amount of Japanese bombing before the nuclear attacks, American lives lost before the nuclear attacks, and the extent of worldwide famine and starvation related to the possibility of extending the war.  However, Dave Smith i...

Julie discusses the nature of groupthink and the continuum that leads to the delusional, pathological state of a mob. We discuss the interview by Tom Woods with Harvey Risch and the failure and politicalization of American medicine. Julie outlines the difference between normal groupthink processes, that are typical for any individual, and the delusional elements of a mob. The attack on Donald Trum...

Mike has a 55 year high school reunion. So naturally we spent a little time free associating about the changes during our lifetimes in our culture, health, and communication.  Things like: party-line phones, internet, AI, obesity, food pyramid,vaccines for smallpox, polio, and Covid. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography Follow Us :...

Julie looks at a list of factors provided by Academy of Ideas, that relates to whether a democracy can work well or whether it slides into soft totalitarianism. Academy of Ideas puts forth free markets, division of labor, rule of law, strong families, sound money, effective school systems, and robust media. Julie adds the psychological and spiritual characteristic of moral integrity and self refle...

Is greedflation real? In a socialist country the answer would be yes. The greed is allowed only for the powerful elites. And the peasants suffer from the resulting poor coordination between supply and demand.  We listened with frustration to an episode of Stuff You Should Know, in which they blame sellers for inflation in this country and call it Greedflation. The problem was that they were very c...

Scott Rasmussen, speaking on the Daily Signal, revealed that the elites are more willing to cheat than the average person. The "elites" make up one percent of the population, have a higher income and have a post graduate degree. They are influential in government and in the society. Yet, 69% of the politically obsessed portion of the elites, and over 1/3 of all elites, report that they are willing...

A Dr. Thomas Sowell short YouTube video criticizing our existing education system has generated an extended family discussion. Several questions emerge: Do we have a problem with our education system? Does our existing education system shortchange minorities? Why is our system flawed, and what is a better solution? Many people have suggested that a voucher plan similar to the G.I. bill would at le...

We examine the movie Barbie from the standpoint of social interactions and libertarian principles. We can conclude that Barbie is a wonderful satire with multiple nuances for consideration. The libertarian principle of personal freedom, and the relationship to the freedom of others, is the most important take away. Watch the Barbie | Main Trailer Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All aud...

It seems like the political world never gets tired of scaring us halfway to death. This always resembles a bully in the form of a disease, or a war, or an evil political party that will be the end of humanity. At least in the movie Nacho Libre, there is a happy ending defeating the bully, and enjoying stretchy pants and a beautiful adoring nun. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio...

This is a rebroadcast from ep. 186 from May 31, 2023 Julie goes over a research study on the method for the "inner crowd." People can mimic the benefits of the wisdom of the crowd if they engage an internal, imaginary person whom they disagree with. She describes a conflict situation with her colleagues in the state association and looks at how progressives deal with conflict, authoritarianism, an...

We use the 1997 Quentin Tarantino movie, Jackie Brown, to start discussing edgy activities that can take place between consenting adults. The movie is about the smuggling of guns, drugs, money, and also the resulting murders. And how these activities are pursued by law enforcement. Of course, the question we always ask ourselves is how much freedom can civilization handle without causing murderous...

We use the great movie by Ron Howard, Apollo 13, as an example of the positive masculine archetype. McClellan has demonstrated how countries with positive masculine achievement motive outperform countries that have less of this psychological motivation. We discuss the elements of positive and negative masculine, and positive and negative feminine. This includes Carl Jung's description of the Anima...

We recently dealt with frustrations concerning purchases of appliances for our daughter. We were ghosted by the big box store, the manufacturer, the Better Business Bureau, and even consumer reports. We finally discovered a YouTube video revealing a scam by appliance manufacturers. The free market is still the best way to handle problems Instead of relying on government. However, the marketplace d...

We listen to Russell Brand and Jordan Peterson talking with Tucker Carlson about the individual regaining power and how that can happen. We discuss the libertarian view and how power corrupts at the group level more easily than the individual level, leading to the current crisis In the global elites agenda and the popularist movements. We agree with both Brand and Peterson that current issues invo...