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Episode 14 of The Shrugging Out Podcast: "Starving the Monkeys" by Tom Baugh
Starving the Monkeys by Tom Baugh ^ | May 1, 2010 | PackerBoy

Posted on 05/01/2010 5:31:41 PM PDT by Packer Pete

"Starving the Monkeys" was written by Tom Baugh, self-described "former Marine, patented inventor, entrepreneur and professional irritant." It's the closest thing to the Shrugging Out philosophy that I've found yet (aside from Atlas Shrugged, of course).

In this 10-minute videocast, recorded during my daily commute, as usual, I cover the key points in this challenging and occasionally disturbing book.

If you're not motivated yet to start "shrugging out", read this book, and I think you will be.

A note of thanks to Freepers: I've been amazed and humbled by how many people have watched and listened to my podcasts in the past month. It's also been very comforting. Unprecedented times are coming, terrible times, but the people who make it through safely (a high percentage of Freepers, hopefully) can and will restore America to the founding principles.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Politics; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: atlasshrugged; capitalism; collectivism; starvingthemonkeys

1 posted on 05/01/2010 5:31:41 PM PDT by Packer Pete
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To: Packer Pete

Another great podcast, Pete! I am going to have to get that book you talk about.


2 posted on 05/01/2010 5:34:49 PM PDT by PackerBoy (Just my opinion ....)
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To: PackerBoy

It’s a pretty cool book.


3 posted on 05/01/2010 5:42:24 PM PDT by krb (Obama is a miserable failure.)
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To: Packer Pete

I’ve been enjoying them as well. Thank you for posting.


4 posted on 05/01/2010 5:44:50 PM PDT by wally_bert (It's sheer elegance in its simplicity! - The Middleman)
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To: PackerBoy

This is a great book and only half way through. I will check pod cast later.


5 posted on 05/01/2010 5:45:24 PM PDT by Total Package (TOLEDO, OHIO THE MRSA INFECTION IN THE STATE and the death of freedom)
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To: Packer Pete

Just recently picked up the buzz on this book. Timing is everything. Will pick it up soon.


6 posted on 05/01/2010 5:54:59 PM PDT by griswold3 (socialism is doomed to failure because rational economic calculation is impossible without secure pr)
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To: griswold3
Starve the Monkey bump.
7 posted on 05/02/2010 10:58:02 AM PDT by PackerBoy (Just my opinion ....)
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