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VivaFrei@VivaFrei

October 17, 2024

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I posted this to Twitter as well:

I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO BE CONFUSED ON THIS: I have no prior knowledge or understanding of the DoD directive - just trying to understand what people are worried about and DM'ing me about.

A lot of people have been coming to me asking about the "new" directive from the DoD regarding authorization to use "lethal force" on civilians. They are citing what they believe is a new directive in screenshot 1 - the authorization to use lethal force.

Being ignorant on the subject, my first reaction was to think that the DoD always has authorization to use "lethal force" in the event of unrest, depending on the nature of the unrest / proximity of threat.

Am I wrong in concluding that this wording has always been in these DoD directives? Just googling some older ones, and the same phraseology is there (screenshots 2 and 3). But I'm not sure if they are the same directive covering the same subject matter. Links in replies.

Does this directive actually do anything new, or is it just coming to people's awareness for the first time?

I know what Barnes thinks - that it is being misunderstood. Just trying to make sure I understand / check my own analysis.

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei

38 minutes ago

Locals is back up and running!

Locals and Rumble studio was down yesterday.

Homeschooling morning activity the other day… We discovered a rock climbing gym. Kids climb from 9 to 12 for $16. Pretty darn good deal! They have a pretty awesome bouldering cave as well

I used to teach rock climbing. Used to do it… Top roping and lead climbing.

It brings back some good memories. But I’m not convinced inhaling the air in these gyms with all of the dust, chalk, climbing shoe rubber is good for you.

This gym had a particularly unique feature. A stalagmite. I didn’t get to climb, only belayed. But that was fun enough.

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei

August 18, 2026

A few good sightings on yesterday‘s bike ride

One of the bobcats was sufficiently big that I was mildly concerned it was a panther.

It wasn’t :-)

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei

August 16, 2026

Nearly caught a barracuda

We actually had a good day on the pier today. Some blue runner for fish tacos. And I nearly landed this beast! It actually cut through the thick wire leader I was using. Wasn’t too disappointed, losing the fish… Barracuda carry a nasty toxin, I learned after the fact.

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei

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.

Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

July 17, 2023

The Barnes Brief, Podcast Format: Monday, July 17, 2023

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

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

July 04, 2022

Declaration of Independence

Audio podcast style.

Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

20 hours ago

No Bourbon Tonight

Family event.

Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

10 hours ago

Locals Back Up

Locals & Rumble Studio were taken out by an attack for 12 hours today. They apologize for the outage. Here's a link to The Barnes Brief. https://vivabarneslaw.locals.com/post/8146832/the-barnes-brief-wednesday-august-19-2026

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The Barnes Brief: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

10 hours ago

Interview w/ Dialogue Works

Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

19 hours ago

The Barnes Brief: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

I. THE INTRODUCTION

Special Notices

Special discount on SportsPicks subscriptions: Get all the picks on elections markets, economic markets, events markets, sports markets, plus exclusive AMAs, Masterclasses, and the best value in prediction markets anywhere, for less than $1/day & more than 50% off normal price. Discount code: 1776 https://sportspicks.locals.com/post/8098900/huge-discount

A. Art of the Day

From a board member, the liveliness in this photograph, balancing and blending nature to the inner surroundings, the warm, thick, colorful carpet above stone floors, the brick-made walls below the wooden beam roof (reminding me of the old homes on the little island in the center of Paris), the broad windows embracing the light, the flowers percolating throughout, the spices along the shelves, the pillowed chair waiting, all so natural, so human, so inviting.

B. Wisdom of the Day

"The best lack all conviction, while the worst / Are full of passionate intensity.” W.B. Yeats.

C. Appearances & Publications

Uploading clips to individual channel. https://www.youtube.com/@robertbarnes5175/videos
Live w/ Brandon Weichert

D. Daily Picks

2026 Election Picks https://sportspicks.locals.com/post/8144639/official-picks-midterm-elections-usa-2026

E. *Bonus: Board Post of Note

Seeking a San Jose lawyer. https://vivabarneslaw.locals.com/post/8146354/robertbarnes-and-board-members-i-am-looking-for-a-medical-malpractice-lawyer-in-the-san-jose-area

II. THE EVIDENCE: BARNES LIBRARY

A. Food & Medicine

Food crisis incoming. https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/jpmorgan-warns-global-food-crisis-183000431.html

B. Economics

Cherokees reject data centers. https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/cherokee-nation-in-the-us-bans-data-center-development/

C. Politics

Vindman loses. https://www.aaronmate.net/p/with-alexander-vindmans-upset-loss

D. Geopolitics

Sorosites turn on each other in Ukraine. https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/p/mr-ai-vs-spookmafia

E. Law

Fauci connected conviction. https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/former-senior-niaid-official-pleads-guilty-charges-connected-concealing-federal-records

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

August 18, 2026

The Barnes Brief: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

I. THE INTRODUCTION

Special Notices

Special discount on SportsPicks subscriptions: Get all the picks on elections markets, economic markets, events markets, sports markets, plus exclusive AMAs, Masterclasses, and the best value in prediction markets anywhere, for less than $1/day and more than 50% off the annualized price. Discount code: 1776 https://sportspicks.locals.com/post/8098900/huge-discount

A. Art of the Day

Early morning hours in Venezia, the fog rolling over the canals, the gondalas slipping through the waterways encircling and interpersing the city, ancient buildings of the civilizations of old standing strong, Gothic walls weathering centuries of storms and war, the maze of bridges criss-crossing the inner walls of the city, beckoning us as the bakers begin their bread-making and the cafes start up their lattes, walking steps Marco Polo once crossed, a true gem of a city to awake to, like Atlantis risen from the sea.

B. Wisdom of the Day

“Control the food, control the people. Control the fuel, control continents.” Henry Kissinger.

C. Appearances & Publications

Uploading clips to individual channel. https://www.youtube.com/@robertbarnes5175/videos
Live w/ Brandon Weichert

D. Daily Picks

2026 Election Picks https://sportspicks.locals.com/post/8144639/official-picks-midterm-elections-usa-2026

E. *Bonus: Board Post of Note

A Florida endorsement. https://vivabarneslaw.locals.com/post/8142200/to-my-fellow-floridian-voters-re-the-governor-s-race-and-candidate-paul-renner-as-you-know-tom

II. THE EVIDENCE: BARNES LIBRARY

A. Food & Medicine

Where did the cattle go?

B. Economics

More hidden AI economic risk. https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/wsj-catches-discovers-ais-balance-sheet-liabilities-are-3-trillion-and-growing-12-trillion

C. Politics

Two parties are both dying. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/both-parties-are-whirling-around-drain-extinction

D. Geopolitics

Global bond markets in trouble. https://quoththeraven.substack.com/p/bond-hell-is-breaking-loose-on-or

E. Law

Rekeita debunks Candace.

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes

August 17, 2026

The Barnes Brief: Monday, August 17, 2026

I. THE INTRODUCTION

Special Notices

Special discount on SportsPicks subscriptions: Get all the picks on elections markets, economic markets, events markets, sports markets, plus exclusive AMAs, Masterclasses, and the best value in prediction markets anywhere, for less than $1/day and more than 50% off the annualized price. Discount code: 1776 https://sportspicks.locals.com/post/8098900/huge-discount

A. Art of the Day

The candlelit lanterns light the ancient stone walkway in an unknown, Mediterranean beach town, the flowers leaping toward the light along the path, the sun setting in the distance between islands offshore, the feel of old amidst the new, the promise of tomorrow around the corner, and the proverb along the wall invites us all: “take the risk or lose the chance.”

B. Wisdom of the Day