Crypto Voices: Episode 171Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.comAlec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/In this episode, Matthew is joined by special guest, Tim Starr. Tim Starr, a long-time libertarian activist, shares his insights on the challenges libertarians face in addressing this "hard problem". This episode explores the nuances of military interventions, using examples like the Iraq War and the current invasion of Ukraine. While acknowledging controversies, Tim Starr argues for considering different military actions' specific contexts and motivations. The conversation also touches on historical revisionism by libertarian thinkers like Murray Rothbard regarding the Soviet Union's role in World Wars I and II. Starr challenges Rothbard's portrayal of the Soviets as non-interventionist, providing evidence of their expansionist policies. Additionally, the discussion delves into the complex histories of Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic states, highlighting the difficulties in assessing these events through a libertarian lens. This episode highlights the importance of defending freedom and national sovereignty, especially for smaller nations.Follow Tim Starr on X: @timstarr2001Read Tim Starr's publications: https://en.liberpedia.org/Murray_N._Rothbard#Rothbard_and_Soviet_foreign_policyContentsHosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec HarrisMusic: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/Podcast & videosBitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & libertyThanks for listening!