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Happy Independence Day!

I'm sitting here listening to the "Lectern Guy", preparing for tomorrow's interview.
It's Independence Day. I'm a Canadian. I appreciate that Canada does not have the same history as America, and in that sense, Canadians have a very different appreciation of what "freedom" means. Oversimplifying it possibly to the point of caricaturizing it (I thought that was a word, but Microsoft is underlining it), the Canadian concept of "freedom" is something that was given to us by the elites we believe should govern us. The Canadian view of "freedom" is, in a material sense, the freedom to do what you are told.
For the Zeitgeist of Canadian history, "freedom" that was something borne out of uncertain and violent revolution from a tyrannical government. Our freedom was "recognized" - given to us - by that government,
Operating on this understanding, freedom given is not freedom. It's pre-circumscribed. It's not a right. It's a privilege afforded.
Flipside, freedom fought for - the freedom to be left alone, to fend for yourself, is inherently more destabilizing. In a meaningful way, true freedom is inherently more risky. It is uncertain. It is wild. It is the freedom to choose your destiny, as opposed to the illusion of freedom to "choose your own adventure" from a limited number of chapter options.
I guess it might be something of human nature that many people prefer the limited "choose your adventure" notion of freedom than true freedom to write your own book.
Having lived through the Covid era, the most disheartening thing is seeing the next generation seeing their 'book of freedom' reduced to fewer and fewer chapters, and not even knowing it. And while it is an offensive notion to anyone with even a fading memory of freedom (or whatever freedom they thought they had), it is comforting to those who fear true, uncertain freedom. It reduces individual agency and individual responsibility for the trade-off of certainty and predictability. But it inevitably ends badly because the greedy and the tyrannical will abuse of their freedom to exploit those who fear their freedom.
For good or for bad - depending on who you ask - Americans have always valued a more pure concept of freedom. But the political and social "elites" are trying to breed that love of true freedom out of the American consciousness. They have already done it in many parts of the world, and we are seeing the consequences of it.
But the American Experiment has always been contagious. American freedom has always been the envy of the world. And as long as there are enough freedom-loving Americans - and freedom-lovers at large - there is still a fighting chance for freedom.
That is what the 4th of July means to me.

Thank you all for being here. Thank you for making me understand true freedom. And Happy Independence Day everyone!

p.s. If this has been an incoherent, rambling mess of a flow of thought, I blame oxygen deprivation from the Canadian wildfires! I should have exercised my freedom to stay inside as the government suggested to me 😝

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October 18, 2025
Canadian disrespect

here's the breakdown of the Canadian government disrespecting Trump and mocking independent journalists in Canada!

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October 18, 2025
Bolton Indictment VLAWG!

Here's the breakdown and it's GOOD GOOD!

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October 15, 2025
Pure State-Funded Propaganda

Here's the vlawg. It's funny.

And enraging.

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February 17, 2024
Appearance on Richard Syrette

I did a quick hit on Richard Syrette yesterday. Gotta keep Canadians apprised of the U.S. madness.

Appearance on Richard Syrette
The Barnes Brief, Podcast Format: Monday, July 17, 2023

Closing Argument: Birthright citizenship is deeply American, and wholly Constitutional.

The Barnes Brief, Podcast Format: Monday, July 17, 2023
Declaration of Independence

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Questions for Bourbon with Barnes: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Ask in replies and answering Live at 9ish eastern tonight. Top topic tonight: Is Rubio the next Bill Barr/Mike Pompeo, sabotaging Peace?

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The Barnes Brief, Friday, October 17, 2025

I.  INTRODUCTION

A. Art of the Day

The tall French doors, the sunlight slipping in amidst the shadows, the desk with files stacked, the overcoat and old school hat, awaiting thought or observing contemplatively, the true gentleman appears ready to soon take action in a time where men were men.

B. Wisdom of the Day

“The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.” Otto von Bismarck.

C. Cultural Recommendation

Surviving Hitler in St. Petersburg, a documentary detailing the shock and horror of the Great War, a generational-defining experience for Putin’s own parents.

D. Appearances

  • Alex Jones
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II. THE EVIDENCE

 *Note: A reminder — links are NOT endorsements of the ideas contained therein. The Library is big, and it mostly consists of ideas I do not personally share.  

A.  Daily News of Interest

  1. Regional bank problems. https://x.com/HedgieMarkets/status/1978921640596590993
  2. Trump-Putin Summit II. https://x.com/RusEmbUSA/status/1978923764642439213
  3. Generational, regional & income gaps in spending. https://x.com/zerohedge/status/1978868455135736318
  4. Anti-Trump card played by Mamdani. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/zohran-mamdani-andrew-cuomo-trump-debate_n_68f1af04e4b061265b2c62b1?origin=home-zone-b-unit
  5. Argentina buy-in, not bail-out.

*Bonus:  Trans agenda origins.

B. Daily Deep Dive: China Trade War

  1. Doomberg: China’s escalatory dominance w/ rare earths. https://newsletter.doomberg.com/p/gloves-off
  2. Internal politics may drive China’s hawkishness. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/world/asia/china-trump-tariffs.html
  3. The limits to China’s rare earth strategy. https://x.com/KrisPatel99/status/1976933835695698414
  4. China’s debt problem limits their leverage. https://x.com/SantiagoAuFund/status/1978836532866711574 & https://x.com/SantiagoAuFund/status/1978831000298721743
  5. China decoupling divorce defeats the CCCP. https://x.com/abcampbell/status/1978070295157096808

*Bonus: China debt bubble.

C. Cases of Consequence

  1. Red flag searches at SCOTUS. https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/10/court-hears-arguments-on-when-police-may-enter-a-home-without-a-warrant/
  2. SCOTUS; restitution debate. https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/10/justices-debate-whether-restitution-imposed-on-convicts-is-criminal-civil-or-perhaps-a-little-of-both/
  3. Bolton indictment. https://d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2025/10/bolton-indictment.pdf
  4. Prayer in public. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-1261/363334/20250617093214428_24-1261%20Amicus%20Brief.pdf
  5. Judge protects NYC as sanctuary. https://courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/kaplan-order-ny-terrorism-funding-southern-district-new-york.pdf
  6. Dr. Bowden https://x.com/MdBreathe/status/1979149533314478394
  7. Judicial & jury nullification in DC for attack on ICE. https://x.com/memeticsisyphus/status/1979193690519126329
  8. 7th Circuit invalidates national guard use. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26189193-trumpnguardilca7opn101625pdf/
  9. Antifa indictment. https://www.foxnews.com/us/doj-brings-first-antifa-related-terrorism-charges-texas-ice-attack
  10. Pentagon media rule controversy. https://www.axios.com/2025/10/16/pentagon-press-reporting-rules-restrictions-hegseth

*Bonus: More Ukraine property right violations. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/m.s.l-tov-v-ukraine-echr-jugment.pdf

 

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The Barnes Brief: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

I.  INTRODUCTION

A. Art of the Day

  • Ceaselessly drawn to these surreal living places that merge the inner and outer worlds, drawn evermore to the windowed view from the inner safety of sheltered embrace, underneath the climbing ceilings and fitted with great old art, all of it inviting us both inside and outside at the same time, witnessing nature inside our own minds, matching God's archives of nature to the conscience of the soul, like holding a mirror to beauty itself.

B. Wisdom of the Day

  • A truth about a man that revealed his character: “I would rather earn 1% off a 100 people’s efforts than 100% of my own efforts.” John D. Rockefeller.

C. Cultural Recommendation

  • How Big Oil Conquered the World by James Corbett.

D. Appearances

 

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The Barnes Brief: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

I.  INTRODUCTION

A. Art of the Day

A near perfect nook: enveloped by books, with a welcoming window to watch the world outside in between getting devoured by the latest text of worthy reading, a chair to embrace you, wooden floors, high ceilings, and warm lamps. The latte on the desk finishes it off right.

B. Wisdom of the Day

“Justice depends on what the Judge ate for breakfast.” Legal realism school.

C. Cultural Recommendation

Documentary by Del BigTree on vaccination impact on health. https://www.aninconvenientstudy.com

D. Appearances

  • Barnes Brothers
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