The Peter McCormack Show #131 - Angela McArdle - The Fight for Freedom in a Post-Rational World
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Dec 9, 2025 
Angela McArdle, former Chair of the U.S. Libertarian Party, dives into the ideological battle for freedom against control. She discusses the shifting political landscape, moving from identity politics to class warfare. Angela shares insights on strategic third-party tactics, her meeting with Trump for libertarian goals, and the importance of Bitcoin as a financial alternative. They also explore the erosion of civil liberties post-COVID and the ongoing conflict between advocates of liberty versus those seeking government reliance. A compelling look at the future of liberty!
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Negotiate With Vote Leverage
- Use strategic bargaining: run a third-party campaign to win concessions from major-party front-runners and then endorse them.
- Drop out after securing policy wins and cabinet posts rather than insisting on winning the whole election.
The 'Free Ross' Pitch That Worked
- Angela describes persuading Trump to publicly call for freeing Ross Ulbricht at a convention, promising to deliver libertarian and Bitcoiner votes.
- Trump agreed instantly, showing how a single pledge could mobilize a decisive voter bloc.
Shrink Government By Auditing Line Items
- Audit discretionary programs and demand clear purpose for each budget item to cut waste and shrink government.
- Angela credits Office of Management and Budget oversight for zeroing out misplaced spending like USAID line items.
