e164—Rage Against the War Machine 3.0 w/ Tim Miller

In this pivotal episode of Decentralized Revolution, host Nate is joined by Aaron Harris and Tim Miller, co-organizer of the upcoming 'Rage Against the War Machine' rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, set for May 24th during the Libertarian National Convention. The conversation centers on the urgent need for a robust anti-war movement within the libertarian and broader American political landscape, especially amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a fragile, short-lived ceasefire. Tim Miller shares his personal journey into anti-war activism, rooted in his experience with the Libertarian Party of Maryland and his role in organizing three major anti-war events, including the memorable rally at the Lincoln Memorial. The hosts express deep concern over U.S. foreign policy entanglements with Israel, the erosion of America First principles under Trump’s second term, and the dangerous precedent of war as a tool of state expansion. They emphasize that war is not only morally indefensible but economically catastrophic and a direct threat to national security, citing the rise in terrorism, mass surveillance, and the long-term blowback from interventions like the Iraq War. The episode also explores the strategic dilemma of working with MAGA-aligned figures despite broken promises, advocating for a 'Kingmaker' leverage strategy to extract concrete anti-war commitments from future candidates. The discussion extends to coalition-building across ideological lines, with Tim highlighting efforts to include non-libertarians—such as communists, leftists, and even figures from the LaRouche Institute—on the shared ground of opposing war. The hosts stress that war is the 'health of the state' and that the most consequential power a government holds is the power to wage war. They call for mass mobilization, urging listeners to donate to the event via a tiny URL, follow @RageAgainstWar on X, and attend or support the rally. The episode closes with a reminder of the upcoming Libertarian Party of Tennessee State Convention in Chattanooga, where a gubernatorial debate will be hosted. The overall tone is urgent, passionate, and strategically optimistic, framing the anti-war movement as both a moral imperative and a practical necessity for the future of American liberty.