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Autumn 2022 Status Update

Greetings Locals Community!

Thank you for your prayers, patience and support these last several weeks. As I am sure you are well aware, the continued deterioration of the country' s economy has brought up some continued challenges for us, some more than others. Certain members of the team are still dealing with personal economic challenges thanks to the larger problems affecting the country as a whole. As a result, availability is still very difficult for them, so we cannot predict with any certainty when they will return. The Professor and Mr. Greene are still able to hold down the fort as of right now, and are pressing forward to the best of their ability, though regularity in our scheduling and publishing is still extremely difficult thanks to these same economic challenges. We will continue to post content as we can, so please keep checking the page here regularly. We do have some exciting ideas for the Rural Sense Show and From Steal to Secession AM which we think you will love and we are making preparations to bring these ideas to fruition over the next several weeks, so stay tuned here to be the first to know as these new pieces come out!

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Secession Speakeasy 152 (Public House Edition): Why is Secession a Forbidden Topic of Discussion?

Professor Wall, the Secession Minstrel and the Jester hold the annual Secession Day discussion unpacking the following question: “Why are we forbidden to discuss the topic of secession?” Why is it considered a cultural taboo to even bring up the topic? Could it be that the Elite classes recognize that if they wish to maintain their rule over the people that then the people must not be made aware of a very effective political tool in their toolbox?

Links:

(Secession: The Inalienable Right of a Free People to Leave a Tyrannical Union - By Joe Wolverton): https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/secession-the-inalienable-right-of-a-free-people-to-leave-a-tyrannical-union/

(“American Secession: The Looming Threat of a National Breakup” - By F.H. Buckley): https://www.bookfinder.com/search/?author=&title=&lang=en&isbn=9781641770804&new_used=*&destination=us¤cy=USD&mode=basic&st=sr&ac=qr

(“Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller ...

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Secession Speakeasy 151 (Public House Edition): Washington State Split Talk Heating Up!

Professor Wall and the Secession Minstrel discuss the recent proposals being discussed in Washington State about putting forward solid grassroots opposition to tyrannical governor Bob Ferguson’s agenda. Can a “Convention of Counties” to push for a “federalization” of the state government pull off a necessary correction? Or is Washington state bound for breakup no matter what? What about these proposals bear similarities to steps America’s Founding Fathers took in the lead-up to the Revolution? What role might these proposals play in the likely resurrection of the State of Liberty movement?

Links:

(A win-win for Washington state - By Nancy Churchill): https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-win-win-for-washington-state/

(Instead of a 51st state, Rep Rob Chase introduces the Win-Win Act to create two ‘autonomous regions’): https://robchase.houserepublicans.wa.gov/2025/04/24/instead-of-a-51st-state-chase-introduces-the-win-win-act-to-create-two-autonomous-regions/...

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Secession Speakeasy 150 (Public House Edition): Has Canada’s “National Divorce Era” officially Begun?

Professor Wall and the Secession Minstrel discuss the rapid unfolding of events in Canada, especially in the wake of the 2025 Canadian federal elections. Why does secession preparation appear to be increasing in intensity across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec in particular? What is particularly striking about the differences in preparation approaches? What is it about the recent turn of events which seems to point to the real possibility that Canada’s National Divorce era has now begun?

Links:

(Canada Inevitable Split East and West - By Martin Armstrong): https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/international-news/canada/canada-inevitable-split-east-and-west/

(How Alberta Can Actually Separate from Canada - By Martin Armstrong): https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/international-news/politics/how-alberta-can-actually-separate-from-canada/

(Mark Carney poses a threat to national unity - By Preston Manning): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-mark-carney-is-a-threat-to-national-unity/ ...

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Here at "On This Terrestrial Ball" Family comes FIRST

This piece from the Acton Institute speaks very much to our views here at "On This Terrestrial Ball" on what the relationship should be between family and the workplace. Here we always says that "Family Comes First". That means occasionally we will have gaps in our publication schedule when we need to tend to matters which affect family. However we are still committed to spreading the word on the causes which are important to the everyday people so that EVERYONE will be able to put family first in the not-too-distant future and it is why we value your support so much! Be a rebel, raise a family and show & tell the family how much you love them! https://rlo.acton.org/archives/124383-your-job-is-not-your-family.html

A Great Conversation Concerning TEXIT!

Sharing here a GREAT conversation between two very learned gentlemen: Daniel Miller, the President of the Texas Nationalist Movement, and former North Dakota state legislator Rick Becker, the host of the podcast “War, Divorce or Federalism”. In this episode, these two discuss TEXIT, the practicalities surrounding separation from the Washington DC Empire, the fallacies surrounding anti-separation arguments stemming from ridiculous talking points like Texas v White, and so much more! Listen in and get a great influx of knowledge from two gentlemen who KNOW their stuff!

From Steal to Secession AM - Ep. 51: America’s Options: National Divorce or Civil War?

In a crossover episode with the new podcast“War, Divorce or Federalism” Professor Wall engages in a lively discussion with former North Dakota state legislator Rick Becker on America’s current situation and the choices facing the peoples who make up this vast country. Can federalism be re-asserted through a process like the Article V Convention so as to diffuse tensions and so prevent the onset of a possible civil war? Or have things deteriorated so badly that only national divorce can bring back peace?

https://keepgovlocal.com/from-steal-to-secession-am-episode-51-americas-options-national-divorce-or-civil-war/

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