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  Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 9:04 PM

libertarianism.com is here 🙌

libertarianism.com is here 🙌 free merch offer Dear John, The Advocates for Self Government has just launched libertarianism.com, which is a free learning platform that rewards users with great merch for taking our courses. Today, we're offering you a…
  Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Learn libertarianism. Earn free merch.

Learn libertarianism. Earn free merch. Get 150 bonus points now for registering Dear John, As a long-time subscriber, you've been chosen to test-drive our new project, libertarianism.com, where you can earn premium merch, totally free, by taking cour…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
October 11, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Can you escape the trap of ideological thinking?

Can you escape the trap of ideological thinking? The United States of Fantasy Island Dear John, Do you have an ideology? The nightmare of American politics is that we're all trapped on an island with people who consistently imagine how much better t…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Helping the politically homeless

Helping the politically homeless People ask me “I don’t always agree with Republicans, but I don’t always agree with Democrats either. Isn’t one party the opposite of the other?” "No" John, I’ve had people say to me “I don’t always agree with Repub…
  Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Your invitation is here...

Your invitation is here... See our brand new survey; Get your results now. Race and identity politics have been a growing concern in the hearts and minds of the American public in recent years.  Earlier this summer, race relations ranked as the secon…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Big Tech & the liberty movement

Big Tech & the liberty movement Big Tech is growing increasingly hostile to the liberty movement. What are we to do?  John, Big Tech is now a threat to free speech, privacy, and the liberty movement.  It's no secret Google, Facebook, Twitter, …
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Are we trying to con you?

Are we trying to con you? How do you respond to claims of bias about the World's Smallest Political Quiz? "I've taken that Quiz. It tells everyone they're a libertarian." I heard statements like this, more than once, while I was working the booth …
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM

What we learned in Afghanistan

What we learned in Afghanistan There is an important lesson we can learn from Afghanistan. Liberty can’t be forced onto others. John, The United States has spent 20 years and 2 trillion dollars in an attempt to spread democracy in Afghanistan. Thes…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 4:29 PM

How can you stop leftist indoctrination?

How can you stop leftist indoctrination? Advocates for Self-Government has discovered how to stop leftist indoctrination. John, Leftist ideology has been creeping into high school and college civics classes for years. As activist teachers and prof…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Cuba Libre!

Cuba Libre! John, How consistent are you?  Cubans are protesting in the streets.  Long-time advocate for self-government, Varrin Swearingen writes, “In one tweet, the New York Times admits government is anti-freedom and socialism doesn't meet basic…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Do you want a libertarian president?

Do you want a libertarian president? This could one day be a possibility, but to get there, we need more voters to understand the issues. John, What if a libertarian became president?   How great would it be to have a president who protects civil l…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Will you be at Freedom Fest?

Will you be at Freedom Fest? John, If so, I want to meet you. From the Desk of Mike Sertic...  I'll be at Freedom Fest in South Dakota, July 21-24.  Will you be there?  After a year of lockdowns, with no events, it’s time to debut the NEW World's…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Declare Your Independence

Declare Your Independence John, For libertarians, Independence Day serves as a reminder to spread our ideas. The Advocates is here to help... Dear Friend of The Advocates, As we celebrate our nation’s independence this weekend with friends and…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Brother, Can you spare a 2x4?

Brother, Can you spare a 2x4? John, Now that the lumber bubble has burst, will you help us branch out? The futures price of lumber was $303.40 per thousand board feet in March 2020. In May 2021, it reached $1,607.50. This "wooden inflation" inspire…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM

A technique you can use to navigate conspiracy theories

A technique you can use to navigate conspiracy theories This approach protects your integrity and saves you time Dear John, Fact: Conspiracies exist But it’s also true that there are a bunch of crazy, speculative conspiracy theories out there.  The…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Is the New York Times contradicting itself?

Is the New York Times contradicting itself? And a technique you can use to read between their lines Dear John, Breaking News: Debate Backfires Confrontation is a bad persuasion technique. Even implying that someone is stupid or evil, tends to push t…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Do you want more flourishing or bigger government?

Do you want more flourishing or bigger government? Introducing a philosophy with gravitational power Dear John, Have political programs increased flourishing? Do you believe Americans are achieving maximum human happiness? Are we enjoying a time of …
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 9:59 PM

This message is stuffed with progress

This message is stuffed with progress John, Even we can't believe we did all of this. 2020 was perhaps the greatest year in our history, setting the stage for "The Advocates Decade."  I mean, even we cannot believe we accomplished so much.  Our An…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 6:56 PM

What masking means to Rachel Maddow and friends

What masking means to Rachel Maddow and friends The mixed emotions of an authoritarian Dear John, Masks aren't just for disease prevention How much can you tell about a person because they wear a mask? Apparently, quite a lot.  Masks have become a …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Could 100,000 Americans have been saved from corona death?

Could 100,000 Americans have been saved from corona death? Reading the actual science vs listening to the TV experts Dear John, Did 100,000 Americans perish while a remedy was politicized?  One treatment regimen for COVID-19 patients featured a medi…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Did Charles Barkley Tell You to Exit the Machine?

Did Charles Barkley Tell You to Exit the Machine? Plus, did the media manipulate you about the Capitol attack?  Dear John, In a moment of media heart-tugging, Charles Barkley called foul    It was a historic video montage, played during March Madnes…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 8:59 PM

SURVEY: How did you become a libertarian?

SURVEY: How did you become a libertarian? Help us identify and recruit new libertarians by telling us about your pathway to libertarianism! Dear John,   What's Your Libertarian Story? There's one thing about which you are the world's greatest expert…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 7:50 PM

The Conflict Machine Explains Our Politics

The Conflict Machine Explains Our Politics Are you fed Conflict Machine thoughts? Are you captive to the machine's manipulations?  Dear John, Politicians and the media are colluding against your interests   How? They're setting the national agenda, …
  The Advocates · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Is the country moving to the left?

Is the country moving to the left? But it turns out, that’s not the case. John, Between the media and celebrities advocating for rigid business regulations and politicians-turned-celebrities calling for the government redistribution of wealth, it’s…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Response Pending for [email protected]

Response Pending for *|EMAIL|* John, there is a realignment occurring in politics and it is a prime opportunity for our movement.  John, The world has turned upside down. The Left now fully embraces neocons and the CIA. The Right argues for more pr…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Fear is the Enemy of Civilization

Fear is the Enemy of Civilization Max Borders Interview Our Latest Author Interview: Fear is the Enemy of Civilization: An Interview with Max Borders Are the good times about to end?    It looks like we’ll get through a pandemic that, according to …
  Jo Jorgensen · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 9:01 PM

a POWERFUL testimonial to our work 🔥

a POWERFUL testimonial to our work 🔥 John,  I have been asked a lot lately what we can do to grow the libertarian movement in 2021 when the threat to liberty has heightened. View this email in your browser   John, I have been asked…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Imagine, millions of libertarians

Imagine, millions of libertarians You imagine, then The Advocates delivers Dear John, I'll let you in on a secret. The professionals who write messages like this love the word "imagine." Would you like to know why? Imagine is an almost hypnotic com…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 5:41 PM

"The greatest recruitment tool for libertarians."

"The greatest recruitment tool for libertarians." John, I want to share a powerful way we're building a bigger libertarian movement on college campuses.  John, It's no secret that college campuses aren't exactly bastions of liberty. There are more …
  Jo Jorgensen · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 5:55 PM

This is how we can grow the liberty movement in 2021

This is how we can grow the liberty movement in 2021 John,  the liberty movement must make a serious investment in our future... View this email in your browser   John, the liberty movement must make a serious investment in our futu…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Your invitation is here

Your invitation is here We launched a new program -- get your results now. We're inviting you to take our new Single Issue Surveys, which is a robust new program that we've just launched today.  This program will allow us to survey the public on hot…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 5:29 PM

John, hoping for your feedback here.

*|FNAME|*, hoping for your feedback here. 2020 Annual Report for the Advocates of Self-Government. John, The Advocates for Self-Government accomplished a lot in the past year. I have even bigger plans for 2021. Which is why I hope to have your fee…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 3:29 PM

End of Year Invitation for [email protected]

End of Year Invitation for *|EMAIL|* John, I hope you can respond before tomorrow to help our organization succeed in 2021.  John, It's no secret 2020 was an unprecedented year. However, COVID-19 is not the only culprit to blame. The presidential …
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 11:41 PM

Good news in time for Christmas ⭐

Good news in time for Christmas ⭐ We're seeing unprecedented growth We wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and to share some promising news regarding our organization.   First, allow me to personally thank you for being a part of this movement for s…
  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 1:10 AM

Our quiz broke the internet 😎

Our quiz broke the internet 😎 And we're scaling up Dear John, The World's Smallest Political Quiz may be the most successful libertarian recruiting program in existence. Here's why... The Quiz has helped millions see beyond Left-Right party politi…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Did we goof up? | Are Americans Libertarian?

Did we goof up? | Are Americans Libertarian? Dear John, I joined Larry Sharpe as a guest on his video live stream. Obviously, we discussed The Advocates, The Quiz, and even the new Human Respect Test. La…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM

What gets under my skin?

What gets under my skin? Dear John, It gets under my skin when people question the accuracy of the World's Smallest Political Quiz.  It's important that The Quiz has integrity and produces reliable resul…
  Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
October 12, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Is the Quiz "polarizing" enough?

Is the Quiz "polarizing" enough? See our three new quiz questions Dear John, Why The Quiz questions should be polarizing, and how our new quiz statements achieve that.  President's Message A few months ago, we announced our intent to bring The Qui…
  Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Is the Quiz "polarizing" enough?

Is the Quiz "polarizing" enough? See our three new quiz questions Dear John, Why The Quiz questions should be polarizing, and how our new quiz statements achieve that.  President's Message A few months ago, we announced our intent to bring The Qui…
  The Advocates for Self-Government · [email protected]
August 4, 2020 at 6:51 PM

We've designed a new test for you.

We've designed a new test for you. Take the Human Respect Test today. Dear John, I’m excited to offer you some news about what Advocates for Self-Government has been up to recently. We've just launched our new website. …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 10:59 PM

A ‘Higher Principle’ for libertarianism

A ‘Higher Principle’ for libertarianism Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here A ‘Higher Pr…
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Are Unemployment Benefits the Best Way to Help Workers During Times of Economic Crisis?

Are Unemployment Benefits the Best Way to Help Workers During Times of Economic Crisis? Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Riots

Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Riots Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here From the Desk…
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 3:20 PM

After The Police Are Dismantled, Will Private Security Services Save the Day? (Link Correction)

After The Police Are Dismantled, Will Private Security Services Save the Day? (Link Correction) Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:10 PM

After The Police Are Dismantled, Will Private Security Services Save the Day?

After The Police Are Dismantled, Will Private Security Services Save the Day? Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 2:40 AM

The Bush-Obama-Trump Surveillance State Won’t Be Mentioned on the Presidential Debate Stage

The Bush-Obama-Trump Surveillance State Won’t Be Mentioned on the Presidential Debate Stage Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 12:06 AM

When “Experts” Set Policy, Citizens Lose Control of Their Own Government

When “Experts” Set Policy, Citizens Lose Control of Their Own Government Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 1:34 AM

Ten Principles of the Reopening

Ten Principles of the Reopening Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here Ten Principles of t…
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Education Must Put Parents and Children First, Not Government Control

Education Must Put Parents and Children First, Not Government Control Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here …
  Chloe from The Advocates · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Crisis and Libertarians

Crisis and Libertarians Did this e-mail load completely? If not, click here Crisis and Libertarians Fed…