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Since the death of George Floyd, there has been a growing movement by the Democrats to defund and/or to disband police departments. Minneapolis, New York, LA, and others are moving to pull money from PD budgets and/or rework the entire departments. In this episode, Joshua and Aaron talk about if this could work, how it could work, will it work, and more. Enjoy! What Happened to Crime in Camden? Support the Podcast! Check Out Our Merch! Beer of the Episode: Golden Road Brewing Wolf Pup Session IPA Joshua's Rating: 2.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 2.5 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

Last episode, Why Do Cops Keep Killing People?, Joshua and Aaron were pretty harsh on cops and police departments. Now the protests and rioting have shown up in their home city. In this episode, Josh and Aaron talk about how the police handled the rioting in Sioux Falls, and does rioting produce the desired results. Enjoy! Support the Podcast! Check Out Our Merch! Beer of the Episode: Shock Top Lemon Shandy Joshua's Rating: 4.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

Joshua and Aaron have broached this topic before, but it is front and center once again with the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN. Many people are calling this a race issue. While some are saying these police officers are just "a few bad apples." Here are some numbers: Between January 1 through March 30, 2020, 228 people were shot and killed by police in the United States. That is over 2.5 people killed every single day by the people who have sworn to "Protect and Serve" them. Is this a systemic issue? Joshua and Aaron hash it out. I Was a Cop for 18 Years. I Witnessed and Participated in Abuses of Power. Check Out Our Merch! Beer of the Episode: Zipline Brewing Copper Alt. Joshua's Rating: 4.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

This episode originally aired in July 2019 on the since retired Pertinent Information Podcast. In this episode, Josh and I talk about the current state of the two-party system in the United States. We go into how we got here, and do third party candidates have a shot at ever being elected to significant political positions. Right around when this episode originally aired, Justin Amash, who was originally a Republican, became an independent. And in April 2020 joined the Libertarian Party. Amash has served as a United States Representative for Michigan's 3rd congressional district since 2011. In 2020, he started a campaign to run for President as a Libertarian. However, he abandoned his campaign just a month in. On Twitter, Amash commented on the current state of our two-party political system saying: “Electoral success requires an audience willing to consider alternatives, but both social media and traditional media are dominated by voices strongly averse to the political risks posed by a viable third candidate. The new reality of social distancing levels the playing field among the candidates in many respects, but it also means lesser-known candidates are more dependent on adequate media opportunities to reach people.” Support the Podcast! Buy Us a Beer Check Out Our Merch Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

Basically since its inception, people have been "interpreting" the Constitution. People and politicians have been trying to mold and explain the document in ways that agree with their personal views. More recently, the term "Living & Breathing" have been used to describe the Constitution. By definition, a "living document" is a document that is continually edited and updated. Does this describe our Constitution? Joshua and Aaron take on this topic in this episode of the America: Beer. Baseball. Tyranny. Podcast. Support the Podcast! Check out our Merch! Beer of the Episode: Grain Belt Blu Joshua's Rating: 3 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 1.5 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

In this time of COVID-19, small businesses are begging the government to consider them "essential" so they can remain open. Joshua takes exception to this. In his mind, everyone and every profession in "essential." Aaron, on the other hand, doesn't think it's accurate or harmful to consider some professions essential and others non-essential. The guys also talk about if some professions contribute more to society than others. This is a good one! Support the Podcast HERE! Beer of the Episode: Lucky Bucket Brewing Co's Jug Thumper Joshua's Rating: 4.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 4 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

We have the military, police departments, security agencies, etc. that are funded and run by the government. Because of this, some people may think it is the government's job to protect us. But is it? If it's not the government's job, who's is it? We have to pay taxes that fund these agencies, so shouldn't they be used to protect us. And maybe the biggest question is CAN the government protect us? Joshua and Aaron talk through these questions and more on the 10th episode. Support the Podcast HERE! Check out our Merch HERE! Beer of the Episode: Sam Adam's Porch Rocker Joshua's Rating: 4 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 4 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

Yep. You read that right. In this episode, Joshua tries to convince Aaron that price "gouging" is a good strategy for businesses to utilize when their products have become or might become scarce. Aaron isn't so sure that should be the first strategy implemented. Who do you agree with?!? Beer of the episode: Sam Adam's Boston Lager Joshua's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Check out our MERCH! https://beerbaseballtyranny.com/merch/ Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

On the surface, regulations are put in place to level the playing field and make sure companies operate properly, safely, etc. But guess what?! Many (maybe even most) regulations do little more than get in the way and complicate things. In this episode, Joshua and Aaron talk through regulations that are complicating products that could be made by small businesses to help keep people healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Beer of the Episode: Fifty Niner by Odell Brewing Co. Josh's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Theme Song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

More guns were purchased in March 2020 than any other month on record. Among those purchases, many were first-time buyers. Should these new firearm owners need to show that they are capable of owning, firing, maintaining, storing, etc. before they are allowed to purchase? In this episode, Joshua and Aaron debate the pros and cons and logistics of training people in order to be responsible gun owners. Beer of the Episode: Hamm's Joshua's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 3 Liberty Steins Theme song: Not Drunk by The Joy Drops

President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law on December 23, 1913. The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Its job is to help keep our financial systems safe and our economy stable. In this episode, Joshua and Aaron talk about how the Fed doesn't have our best interests at heart and they are probably not the best entity to stabilize the nation - especially in a time of uncertainty like now. Merch! https://beerbaseballtyranny.com/merch/ End the Fed Hoodie End the Fed T-Shirt End the Fed Sticker: Book: The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve Beer of the Episode New Glarus Brewing - Spotted Cow Ale Josh's Rating: 3 Liberty Steins Aaron's Rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Our theme music is "Not Drunk" by The Joy Drops

We are in unprecedented times. The coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading across the world & is affecting people in every state of the US. Good thing we have the government, right?!? Well... Is the government making this situation better? What would we do without the government? Where would we turn for reliable information? Joshua and Aaron talk about these questions as well as the impending bailouts. Beer of the Episode: Corona Extra (duh) Josh's rating: 3.0 Liberty Steins Aaron's rating: 3.0 Liberty Steins Theme music is "Not Drunk" by The Joy Drops

Well, it took 4 episodes for Joshua & Aaron to actually disagree. Josh believes every election is essentially a limit of term. While Aaron thinks career politicians are ruining the country. Do term limits promote career politicians? Are career politicians a good thing? Shouldn't we just simplify government so anyone can serve? Are representatives given too many incentives? List of members of the United States Congress by longevity of service The Beer of the Episode: Love Notes by Severance Brewing Company Josh's rating: 4.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's rating: 4.5 Liberty Steins Theme music: "Not Drunk" by The Joy Drops

"Taxation is theft!" We hear this from time to time -- mainly from Libertarians. But rarely does anyone actually explain why. In Episode 003, Joshua and Aaron talk about why taxation is theft, are any taxes acceptable, how would a world with no taxes work, and many, many more topics.

A bill was introduced in South Dakota that would remove the requirement for children to be vaccinated in order to attend public school. This bill has generated its fair share of publicity -- both in support & against. At the release of this video, the bill had been killed, but Joshua & Aaron talk about the bill, whether it's a vaccine bill or health freedom bill, & other topics & conversations around vaccines. Beer of the episode: Dakota Classic by Remedy Brewing Company Josh's rating: 4.5 Liberty Steins Aaron's rating: 3.5 Liberty Steins Theme music: "Not Drunk" by The Joy Drops

America: Beer. Baseball. Tyranny. podcast focus: talk about things that affect us as people, talk about important things, and learn stuff. This is episode 1. Listen to Joshua and Aaron talk about the plan for the podcast, what are rights, who "gets" rights, and some other topics that will be covered on the new podcast.