Open Minds

Yep, I don't pull intellectual punches with my theist pals, please know that I love you still! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

A couple of former government law enforcers "get real" and discuss their remorse about enforcing victimless crimes. Hundreds of thousands of cops suffer from undiagnosed moral injury. Cop's Guilt is a real thing, though bravado makes many deny it. Your comments are respectfully requested. Twitter: https://twitter.com/shepard_thinks Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@s...

Being a Voluntaryist, libertarian, AnCap or other ism's is not a complete life system. Liking apples, German accents or an idealogy does not mean that other generalizations must follow. What is voluntaryism? What is anarcho-capitalism? Who are the Anarchists? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Something I "fell for" back when I thought that a cop's department supports their cops. I am thrilled to have left L.E. to make more money, be liked by the people I work for, and to thrive in the free market. Cop Lied to By the Suits In Admin Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Heck, I don't know what you should choose for your own life, I will offer some perspectives based on my subjective values and worldviews. :-) Should I Quit My Government Job? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Grey Area or Black & White - Country Philosophy Podcast Can a person be a little bit pregnant, mainly not a thief etc? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

A reminder to consider feeling gratitude ... if you are going to do the feelz thing, gratitude is a good one.

Plowing Snow - Pondering Level of Government Involvement...

An indentured servitude idea. This is a form of debt agreement in which a person without "privilege" is mentored and funded in exchange for paying a percentage of their future income to the mentor. The practice of indentured servitude has a long and complex history, with roots dating back to ancient civilizations. We will discuss the ways in which indentured servitude can be used as a tool for eco...

First decide if an idea is morally acceptable ... if it isn't, it does not progress in your decision-making process. Please subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WUBo9QVTPo_AKZ8jn2pgA Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ First decide if an idea is morally acceptable ...

Capitalism Explained in a Simple and Kind Manner - Enjoy this Free podcast episode on Odysee ( https://odysee.com/@ShepardtheVoluntaryist:6/Capitalism-Explained-in-a-Simple-and-Kind-Manner-Podcast:5?r=G6za7sVWKqeWnDQXbcHYU3cFqVea9bbX ) or download from Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/openlyvoluntary/capitalism-explained-in-a-kind-and-simple-style?si=d72de22724a64433b042cce13f558d29&utm_source=c...

Capitalism Explained in a Simple and Kind Manner - Enjoy this Free podcast episode on Odysee ( https://odysee.com/@ShepardtheVoluntaryist:6/Capitalism-Explained-in-a-Simple-and-Kind-Manner-Podcast:5?r=G6za7sVWKqeWnDQXbcHYU3cFqVea9bbX )

Capitalism Explained in a Simple and Kind Manner - Enjoy this Free podcast episode! Please subscribe to this "Shepard Thinks..." Channel!!! :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

First Decide If The Thing Is Morally Acceptable

Advice For Filipino Virtual Assistants

Satire mocking worshipers of state ruler's enforcement people

Shepard discusses manhood, using the example of man he knows; Tony Molina.

Shepard describes the things that he thinks are most important in 2022.

What Shepard Thinks 5 - 2022 by

Argument to the Purse can be found in Bo Bennett’s excellent book (https://amzn.to/3y0kbmP) on page 79 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_crumenam Logical fallacies are important building blocks for a thinking person. I have come to conclude that rather than telling everyone “what” I think, if I simply help others improve “how” they think, we might all wind up in a pretty close place in o...

Avoiding the Issue can be found in Bo Bennett’s excellent book (https://amzn.to/3y0kbmP) on page 78 Logical fallacies are important building blocks for a thinking person. I have come to conclude that rather than telling everyone “what” I think, if I simply help others improve “how” they think, we might all wind up in a pretty close place in our worldviews. A great book about logic is here: https:/...

Argument to Moderation can be found in Bo Bennett’s excellent book (https://amzn.to/3y0kbmP) on page 76 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_to_moderation Logical fallacies are important building blocks for a thinking person. I have come to conclude that rather than telling everyone “what” I think, if I simply help others improve “how” they think, we might all wind up in a pretty close place in...

Begging the Question can be found in Bo Bennett’s excellent book (https://amzn.to/3y0kbmP) on page 82 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begging_the_question Logical fallacies are important building blocks for a thinking person. I have come to conclude that rather than telling everyone “what” I think, if I simply help others improve “how” they think, we might all wind up in a pretty close place in our...

Base Rate Fallacy can be found in Bo Bennett’s excellent book (https://amzn.to/3y0kbmP) on page 81 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Base_rate_fallacy Logical fallacies are important building blocks for a thinking person. I have come to conclude that rather than telling everyone “what” I think, if I simply help others improve “how” they think, we might all wind up in a pretty close place in our worldv...

Free Market Capitalism - An Example of How it REALLY works! Nothing like an example with yummy apples, right? :)