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I am a co-organizer for a philosophy meet-up group in downtown SLC that meets every Sunday, with other meetings on Saturdays and occasionally during the week. We talk abstract philosophy, religion, atheism, politics, and whatever else strikes us. We're mostly a mix of college-age kids and middle-aged guys, with a sprinkling of everyone else with a variety of philosophical and political positions, regularly argued in a civilized, respectful manner. We're open to the public and up for any subject of discussion, all in a casual environment with snacks usually provided. If you're at all interested in meeting some philoso-folks, drop a comment or send me a message and let's talk!

At the risk of sounding like a white supremacists, I wanted to let people know that the dream of white ethno-state already exists, and it is thriving in the state of Utah. Now I have nothing against other races - usually judge people as individuals, and by their actions. However, I do know that in this day and age, I feel safe living in the state of Utah - I trust the peoples values and know they will in general protect western values. When I see general social decay across the US, I know, that is not happening in Utah. When I see employee unions destroying the rights of workers across the US, I thank my atheist god I live in a right-to-work state like Utah. When I see Black Lives Matter protests in Ferguson, I know, that won't happen in Utah. When I see leftists rioting conservative speakers, I know, that won't happen in Utah. When I see Democrat state governments ever increasing the taxing and regulating of their citizens - I thank Cthulu I am in Utah. Etc. Etc. We are also replacing ourselves. Utah has the highest total fertility rate in the United States at 2.29 per women. ....and the Economy is great: Number 1 score for America’s Top States for Business 2016 (http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/12/americas-top-states-for-business-2016-the-list-and-ranking.html) Number 1 score for 2016’s States with Best Economy (https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-best-economies/21697/) 6th Fastest Growing Economy (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/states-fastest-growing-economies_us_576449abe4b0853f8bf0ce6e) >2015 GDP growth: 3.3% > 2015 GDP: $131.2 billion (19th smallest) > 1-yr. population change: 1.7% (6th largest increase) > 2015 unemployment: 3.5% (5th lowest)v 8th in overall economic performance of 50 states (http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-state-economic-rankings-governor-ratings.html) For a cherry on top, if you like the great outdoors Utah offers 1.2 million acres of wilderness. From great mountains to endless deserts, Utah has it all. I have spent my life here, been to most of it, but there is still a lifetime of places to explore. Soooo.... If you are a US citizen and want to live by your work, want to live up and be JUDGED to western values, need not apply, you are WELCOME TO COME.

If you are interested in being involved with or attending a libertarian event featuring speakers, workshops, and seminars, in the fall of 2014, or spring 2015, in Salt Lake City, please comment on/like this thread, or send me a message. I am probing the level of interest for a sort of Liberty Festival in SLC. The state of Utah follows a long libertarian tradition, and for this and other reasons, I anticipate such a festival to be well-attended and well-received. I have access to venues and equipment for little or nothing, and I believe there is a substantial audience. This post is one of many ways I can verify that belief, and build a case for investment/donation from local businesses. There are already many local libertarian foundations that we can bring together for such an event. There is a massive audience in Utah, but it remains fragmented and divisive. There are libertarians that want to be left alone to raise their children and practice their religion, and there are libertarians who want to marry their same-sex partner. There are libertarians that want to own and carry guns, and those who want to home-school, and those who want to walk their dogs without being harassed. No largely cohesive and uniting libertarian ideology has been offered to these people, but that is why the audience is so primed to receive a true libertarian message. I already have people willing to provide venues, goods, and services; their commitment is only limited to the level of interest I can promote. So I thought this would be a good place, among others, to ask for help. If you would go to a Liberty Festival in Utah, or if you just like the idea, then let me know, and I'll see what I can do. If we get a big enough audience, maybe Stefan could even be coaxed into coming down. Thanks, -Austin Two local organizations that have already agreed to help: http://www.americanprep.org/home/ http://libertasutah.org/

Hi fellow freedom lovers. Because I love freedom so much and staying here with these narcissistic vampires won't work any longer. A steady warm climate will help tremendously. I also found out I have lupus, so I'm looking to minimize my stress because of that. I'm just looking for a few helpful, magnificent, kind, wonderful, godlike, dudes or dudesses to kindly help a brother out with maybe a meal and a place to sleep for a night (driveways are okay). It's such a long trip. I hope you don't mind a homeless guy peddling his wares and services in your relative tax farm for a few days. I'm gonna be staying in Colorado for a few weeks because I have a friend up there, so I might squat nearby. Also, I'm going to be holding a yard sale starting in the Grundy County Illinois area. I have DVDs, CDs, Blu ray discs, PS3 games, 2 swords, a few knives and books (a few). I can make an itemized list if enough people are interested. I also have a 6 year old green parrotlet named Molly (approximate lifespan: 15 years) that needs a good home, so meeting in person is a must. She comes with a small cage, some food, a manual for taking care of parrotlets and toys. I'm going to miss her so much. If someone would want to take care of her until I have a house and I can come and get her, I will pay you (with interest) when I get her back. Love and respect, Aaron V. Update: I'm definitely taking the southern route which will take me through Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. And I'm going regardless of anyone helping me or not.