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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.

Thoughts?

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei
August 26, 2025
The most amazing fossil I have ever seen

This is at a place called Astro West.

Every time we come to New York, I go and imagine things I would buy if I were a billionaire.

Look at this fossil!

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei
August 21, 2025
Apparently they are not locust…

But I saw the Florida giant grasshoppers, making babies!

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei
August 16, 2025
Ugly diving championship

There’s a Tennessee river sporting event all weekend in Chattanooga.

Yesterday, we caught the “ugly diving” competition.

I actually missed the best of the ugly dives. Here is one by wave example.

Heading to the aquarium. Ethan playing around on the rock climbing wall. Watching some wakeboarding.

This place is beautiful.

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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.

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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.

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes
13 hours ago
Questions for Bourbon with Barnes: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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VivaFrei@VivaFrei
20 hours ago
Just taking off now

Show will be a little late this afternoon. See you all soon!

Some highlights of New York.

Turtles in Central Park.

$5500 a month for an apartment.

Everything in the pharmacy behind lock and key.

Family.

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes
August 26, 2025
Questions for Bourbon with Barnes: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes
12 hours ago
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The Barnes Brief: The Daily Edition, Wednesday, August 27, 2025

I. INTROUDCTION

A. Appearances

B. Art of the Day 

C. Wisdom of the Day

D. Cultural Recommendation

II. THE EVIDENCE

A. Daily News of Curated Interest

B. Daily Deep Dive: Housing Market

C. Cases of Consequence

 

I. INTROUDCTION

A. Appearances

B. Art of the Day: The brilliant stroke of red, the explosion of color amidst the shadows of the city, a defined and deliberate personality amidst the everyday hustle and bustle, reposed in reflective thought and posed for serious action. 

C. Wisdom of the Day: “Home ownership is an essential part of the American dream.” Ronald Reagan. 

D. Cultural Recommendation: The Big Short, inside tale of the great financial crisis origins in the housing market. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26889576-the-big-short?

 

*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.  

 

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes
August 26, 2025
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The Barnes Brief: Daily Edition, Tuesday, August 26, 2025

DAILY BARNES BRIEF

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Appearances

B. Art of the Day 

C. Wisdom of the Day

D. Cultural Recommendation

II. THE EVIDENCE

A. Daily News of Curated Interest

B. Daily Deep Dive: Crime Stats

C. Cases of Consequence

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Appearances

B. Art of the Day: The shadows and light of centuries-old alleyways, awaiting boutique shops of undiscovered gems, quieted conversations with the newly met, and whispers of history hidden in the stone and the echoes of the steps of yesteryear, beckoning the tomorrow of the unknown. 

C. Wisdom of the Day: “There is far more danger in public than in private monopoly, for when Government goes into business it can always shift its losses to the taxpayers.” Thomas Edison. 

D. Cultural Recommendation: Yes, Minister, as well recommended by the Board for comedic insights into the nature of the Administrative State & it's Deep State allies. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080306

 

*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.  

 

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Robert Barnes@RobertBarnes
August 22, 2025
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The Barnes Brief: Weekend of August 22, 2025

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Appearances

B. Art of the Day 

C. Wisdom of the Day

D. Cultural RecommendationII. THE EVIDENCE

A. Daily News of Curated Interest

B. Daily Deep Dive: Casualties in Ukraine

C. Cases of Consequence

III. CLOSING ARGUMENT: Security Guarantees —Real & Fake

 

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Appearances

B. Art of the Day: Cigars, cognac, top hats, in the shadows, feeling like a secret meeting discussing who will take control of the docks, who gets the unions, and who gets the politicians. An era of real power by real men, good or otherwise. 

C. Wisdom of the Day: “Ask for no guarantees, ask for no security, there never was such an animal.” Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451. 

D. Cultural Recommendation: Two of the best sports preview writers are Phil Steele & Warren Sharp for those who enjoy learning about America’s favorite sport, American football. https://philsteele.com/product/2025-phil-steele-college-football-preview-magazine/ & https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/

*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.  

 

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