As far as I remember, Churchill said "If you are not liberal when you are young - you have no heart, if you are still liberal when you are old - you have no brain"

As a man that cellars tobacco and grows it, I can confirm that it's currently cheaper, by far, to grow and process it than buying it. Not only is cheaper, but enjoyable to grow and very satisfying knowing that I have taken burley, Virginia, oriental, and have created my own blends and have begun to cellar my own. It's easy to grow (in the Ozark mountains) as dandelions in a sidewalk crack. Any step a man is willing to take to be more self dependent is a step in the right direction to me.

Thanks for video. I am a cheapskate, have more than a pound jarred up and cellared. Few more pound and I would be set for life, current favorite is Match Revelation, need to buy some more. Seeds are cheap, add dirt and labor. Remember old neighbor back in 1960's, drove a Ford pickup truck, short shifted it. He came from Kentucky, grew his own tobacco cured it in old chicken house, made twists that he would chew or smoke. Wish I could ask him questions now. He's been gone over 30 years now.

This talk felt very enlightening tonight on so many levels. I started growing my own tobacco last year. Less than five bucks for a pack of seeds and I have more tobacco than I could smoke in a year. Thanks!

At 70 I am passed the idea of large scale farming for my personal needs, but I endorse it for people young enough to begin. I grew up on a farm and we produced much for our own needs. From vegetables to fruits from rabbits to catfish. Life was good. Not wealthy by any means but comfortably middle class. Land was plentiful and reasonable. The Country wasn't overdeveloped like it is now. You could drive miles in nothing but countryside and forrest. I am encouraged to see urban centers in decline such as Detroit turning dilapidated and abandoned neighborhoods into farm land again so inner-city dwellers can grow their own food and sell the excess. Now I'm not devout conservative by any means but I believe people need to have much responsibility in their own well being. They will feel so good about themselves when they do so. And it's good for the Country to have those industrious people you spoke of for it's base. Growing Tobacco was once common to drive past and see in the fields when I was a boy. Today I think growers are viewed as somewhat dubious in character. There is less stigma to growing Cannabis then Tobacco. There are few places a person can smoke carefree anymore. I agree that if there are blends you enjoy you need to stock up for the future. I don't think it's going to get better for Tobacco users culturally or economically.

“It is not rightly possible to govern a free nation of men without God or the Bible.” When we as a society forget who is ultimately in charge, we reap the consequences. Excellent video!

Im a new pipe smoker and I love this channel! thank you!!

I really like these fireside videos, very nice aesthetic.

I agree with you on all points. My undergrad degree was in economics, and we live on a couple hundred acre farm. As I am approaching my 65th birthday my primary objective is to get my son and daughter and their growing families relocated onto the farm with the goal of being far more self sufficient. I have purchased and cellared enough pipe tobacco for the rest of my life. I am, although, attempting to grow tobacco in the garden for the first time this growing season! Best of luck to you and yours, as I am becoming more and more certain we will all need it!

I tried Cornell and Diehls, " Autumn evening" based on your recommendation video and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. 👍Thanks

Good words of wisdom, Alan. The government has demonized tobacco production and this has impacted not only the end products but also the tobacco farmer. Cigarettes are crazy high and cigars are going up daily. So, it stands to reason, that you are correct that pipe tobacco is next to take the hit. Thank you for your videos.

Words well spoken. Thank you so much. I wish people like you would run for office.😊

Alan, great points all the way across, I am now 74 and am still enjoying my pipe and have been since 1970. In the 70's and 80's premium pipe tobacco was retailing for about 1 dollar an ounce, today, in my state of Washington an ounce of the same quality is retaiing for about 8 to 15 dollars per ounce, in another 20 years, I would not be surprised to see 30 to 50 dollars an ounce or more. Keep the faith keep puffin, and keep up the good fight.

Alan I’m about halfway through this video and it’s already my favorite talk with you so far.

I do think we must also address the egregious greedy practices of corporate America and agribusiness, the assembly line of cheap goods made by cheap labor for maximum profit. If that is capitalism I can understand why young people are going in the opposite direction, even if it is the wrong solution. I am with Wendell Berry and favor a more local agrarian lifestyle, not corporate centered capitalism. Sometimes the answers are more nuanced than right vs left. Thank you for a thoughtful discussion and solid advice.

Very well said. I’m a 22 y/o and agree with you. I’m on a similar journey to learn and grow in my faith and knowledge. All while being bold. Thanks for the advice on cellaring and your other videos on pipe tobacs. As well as, facing the issues of modern society! Blessings, Ramblin’ Jan

Absolutely spot on. Always enjoy the show. I am old reborn piper. Smoked while I was in college and a for a few years after I got married. I am 30 years your senior and was floored when I got back into the hobby six months ago how expensive the pipe hobby has become. I am fortunate that I have had a long and good career and can afford today’s prices, but as a poor college student and newly wed back in the eighties I would have not been able to partake in the pleasures of tobacco pipe smoking. The US government has truly tried to expand the nanny state; I will not be surprised that at some point in my life your earnings will go directly to the government and they will give you back what they think you need. Have a pleasant weekend sir.

I am astounded by the wisdom presented on a routine basis on this channel supposedly masquerading as a “pipe” channel. Thank you for the clear and concise presentation on this vital topic at this pressing hour!

Alan, this was an enlightening monologue. I really wish I could have been sitting there around the fire to discuss this further with you. I have been contemplating very similar thoughts and have arrived at many of the same conclusions with regard to acquiring and storing reserves on several items that I believe the Government is going to try and further tax and regulate. You have a much deeper and more technical understanding of economics than I do and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Thanks again.

So much food for thought , thank you for taking the time to share your passion of Pipes and tobacco.

James Madison was also initially opposed to the bill of rights as he felt a piece of paper composed of such rights would be inefficient in securing such rights. He did come around in the sense it could influence public opinion and restrain an intolerant majority. Also fascinating how young Madison was when he became a member of the Continental Congress.

This was a really great and MUCH needed video. Thanks for your time and insight as always.

mr. Alan, thank you for the James Madison quote because that is a quote that has eluded my recollection for about three years. I was confident it was a John Adams saying. much appreciated.

Great talk. I personally loved the conviction with the statement “buy baby buy”. Good to see you Alan.

Again, the common sense, down-to-earth discussion of real-life ideals and concerns I have come to expect when I spend time around the Pipe Cottage. I do have a great regard for your input and wisdom in our world. What I would give for an even on my porch, pipes lit, hot coffee and a free conversation with the good Dr. All the best.

Great, great talk. Very thought provoking.

I enjoyed this video very much. It needs a broader outreach than just KZfaq and I’m sure it will be shared and seen by many. I’m glad to see your plans for the channel and I have subscribed. Looking forward to the future.

Thank you for more insight and wisdom on subjects that are so relevant for today. As a pipe smoker I appreciate the sense of urgency regarding our hobby. Keep up the good work you put into your videos and into our wonderful hobby. Best

Now this is what I’m talking about. I’ve been screaming this same thing for years. Government abhorration? I’m definitely on board with that. Getting some solid Ron Swanson vibes here. Well done and bravo.

You have some of the greatest pipe smoking community content on KZfaq. Thank you, I love the intellectual discussion and topics of this channel. It's pleasant to watch while enjoying a pipe.

You remind me of a professor I had, who later became a mentor, and long term friend. Having read some fo this material for my economics course, and a course in High School. This is a deep discusion and these topics are spot on.

Thanks for the effort of making these videos and sharing some of your philosophy. I’m a 50 year old man in Johannesburg and I have just started smoking a pipe. My Grandfather used to smoke a pipe and I find whilst smoking a pipe and contemplating the universe I find myself remembering my childhood. It’s truly amazing how the senses of smell and taste bring back the most evocative memories that until now were buried deep in my consciousness. That alone is worth the ticket price. Once again thank you and God Bless good Sir.

I have been a pipe smoker for 60 years. Taxes increased when when life insurance corporations and the AMA lobbied hard against smoking as a public health risk. Higher taxes and restrictions on areas of risk, advertising targeting under age children were promoted by tobacco corporations. Few adults could support the health risk. However, I continue to enjoy my pipe no matter what the cost. Since marijuana is being legalized maybe legislaters will be open to negotiation.

Thank you for the talk tonight! Great job my friend

Russel Kirk was one of my favorite commentators, as you know he was a key player in the early days of National Review, one of Bill Buckley's close advisors.

Great points Alan! I work in the utility industry doing customer service. I can tell you firsthand from hearing the voices of my customers, people are having trouble in this economy and I do believe that low morals and high profit margins are to blame for this. we need to find a way to put the power back into the hands of the people and away from privatization of contracts that seem to have a hold on the congress and our high-ranking political parties.

Great to hear a college professor acknowledging the terrible state of education in the USA.

I agree with you. I like your content so I joined your you tube channel members page and look forward to seeing what you do with your channel

Another fantastic video! Love seeing your content! Have a great weekend!

Very well done Sir, Thank You !

Been watching your content for a while. Just figured out how to subscribe. Looking forward to seeing more! You are a true gentleman. Keep up the good work. I’m jealous of your lifestyle. This Boston Yankee has to figure out how to emulate. 😉

Amen brother! Great video.

Wonderful visit sir. Very informative I'm gonna have to check out books. Hope you have a goodin

When that dog came out from the trees at the 12:05 min mark, I thought it was a WOLF for a second! LOL. Thanks for the heads up in regard to the future of pipe tobacco costs.

Thank you for the video. Perhaps you can make a series on growing and curing pipe tobacco! I’m sure it would be well received.

Excellent video Alan. I'd love to hear your talk more in-depth about cellering tobacco. I am 65, smoke a few bowls a week, and have a dozen or so jars in the pantry. But I think that I'd like to learn more, do more and maybe leave some for my son's. These latest videos are good stuff. I enjoy them. Thx....

I just ordered my first pipe and tin a couple days ago. MM corn cob and Autum Evening. Excited to try it!

Every video I watch of yours I am on more agreement and pondering what I should be doing next to be less reliant on the government. I recently moved and although my property is smaller than I desire, I plan to start growing a garden and I plan on doing a small area for tobacco as well. Great content as usual and I look forward to your next video.

Thanks so much for the always insightful and entertaining content, Sir! Big RK fan, myself - going to his house and meeting his daughter is certainly worth a visit for any American conservative interested in literature from the likes of Burke & Kirk. ➡ I think the WSC quote you mentioned goes something like, "Those who are conservative in their youth have no heart, and those who are liberal in their maturity have no brain" or something to that effect...

Thanks a lot for your fine thoughts!

Thank you for another fantastic video. Have a good weekend 👍👍👍

Thank you sir for the invite and opportunity to join the membership

Hola Alan, unfortunately you are right with your discourse. This same politically oriented tendency has been increasingly evident in Europe for years. I can especially say that about Germany where I was born and about Spain where I have been living with my family for over 20 years. I'm glad to have reached 60 soon and to have been able to follow our lifestyle of pipe enjoyment without constraints for almost 40 years. But I hope for our next generation of pipe smokers that we can do it in the feature too! Thanks so much for your words about this very important theme. Best wishes from the 🌞🏝. Michael

Always a pleasure to watch Alan.

Good video, and good article. I'm increasingly coming to the point of view that even State Government is too big. If I had my way, every local county would be self-sufficient, completely governing itself, everyone knowing each other, working hard, and getting together to sit on porches to smoke pipes or cigars. I think what I want is to live in The Shire in Middle Earth.

This particular video assured me that we could definitely share a beer and a pipe together. Fantastic video sir!!

Not going to lie. Saw your dog come out of the woods, and I was like oh no look out dude. But its all good. Enjoy your work as always.

These are ideas more people need to get passionate about. The fundamentals of our Republic have been left behind and that is by design, a construct. "My people parish for lack of knowledge" and "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance". I believe those two quotes go hand in hand. Jefferson said Those who expect to be ignorant and free, expect that which never was nor will ever be. Our right to a redress of our grievances is still alive and well. Our supreme court still stands for whats right and individual freedoms. We as American Citizens are the first branch of government. It is our duty to hold accountable those that usurp our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, secure in our persons, houses, papers and effects. I'll tell you also, there is more to the heavy regulations on tobacco. Any knowledgeable homeopath can tell you about the health benefits of it. Did you know some "experts" tried to make vitamin C an over the counter prescription in the '70s. They demonize things like iodine, things that have been stripped from the soil we no longer get from food and have even been taking over the supplement industry replacing essential minerals with synthetic garbage. The main thing people need to learn is how to hold local public servants accountable. The info is out there, some are trying to teach but not enough people are getting involved. Its up to us. Edit: Excellent video Alan.

Well said you do good work!

Fantastic topic of discussion

Hi Alan, I like your channel. I agree with much of your insight. Here in Australia it has been illegal to grow tobacco since 2006. Tobacco products are taxed at an extraordinary rate and Federal excise is $1663.36 per kilo. This makes up over 65% of the cost of the product, and then there is a 10% GST! Taxes are justified by the Government as being in the interest of public health. Like I say, the Government never gives the people anything without something being surrendered. Public health care in Australia comes at the cost of being able to decide what your own health priorities are. Further Government controls over proposed digital currencies would also allow for restrictions on what you can spend your own money on. I have never tried a pipe but enjoy the very occasional cigar. Keep up the good work.

As a Canadian pipe smoker, we pay $50 for a bag of a codger blend such as half and half or borkum riff. I personally rely on companies that ship to Canada to get anything at all, $4 for a bag of my everyday smoke (Half and Half) vs something I absolutely cannot afford. I rely solely on the good graces of companies that ship to Canada and I fear that we will soon lose that luxury to bureaucracy as we did here with smokeless tobacco.

I like college lectures! Keep up the tuition free offering with my sincere thanks in advance sir.

As a beginner pipe smoker with so much pipe tobacco out there I think it would be so helpful to have a “must have” list of pipe tobacco that people should own. I know everyone’s taste is different but it would be cool to hear from some more experienced pipe smokers on what their essentials are.

Brother you are so right I totally agree with you and I am cellaring tobacco every chance I can and I've even started taking my tomato jars after I use them I recycle them wish them and use them to put my Bulk tobacco in one of my altime favorite tobacco blends that love don't come it bulk is GRANGER I'm starting to cellar that as well thanks somuch for this very informative video we really needed to hear this because the writing is on the wall happy smokes my friend 😃😃😃😃👋👋👋👋🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨💨☕☕☕☕

I’m not chest-thumping, but I’m old enough to be familiar with Kirk through reading him in the National Review when William F. Buckley ran that then great publication. Not like today’s NR.

While the pipe may help you become a better man through wisdom, sometimes it just takes SCRUPLES and sir you have some mighty fine SCRUPLES.

Excellent video and the sad reality of the world we live in today.

Food saver makes a vacuum attachment for mason jars. it puts a vacuum on your jars like the small tins. check out quiet pipe in the woods. He’s a new channel that had some very good things to say about you in his last video.

One other issue is that 87% of the wealth in this country is controlled by less than 1% of the population.

Wonderful absolutely wonderful 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Your best video by far, Alan. Like minded thinkers are the majority in America even though it doesn’t feel like it based on the more vocal viewpoints infecting our land and culture. We all need to stop being quiet and initiate debate that makes people think long term. Thanks and God Bless.

Well said sir. Your assessment and concerns are dead-on and it's a true tragedy. I myself am of the same thoughts relating to the amassing size and troubling influence of government. And yes, whether Democrat or Republican those people are out of touch with the average American. I do believe this younger generation has been significantly poisoned by the disorderliness of liberal thinking, whether that stems from the university or the elected clowns professing that the country is in great shape. Actions not words to your point. I will never live to see the reversal of the sad state this society. There is very little morality or common compassion these days, it's shameful. I do worry about my daughters and grandchildren in what they will be left with. Yes, buy buy buy now, because it is never coming back down.

Wonderful video! I already respected your work here, but do so even more now now since you mentioned Dr. Kirk. Kirk's The Conservative Mind (as well as Pat Buchanan's Death of the West) started my journey to Conservativism 20 years ago. I want to ask how much tobacco do you think one should cellar? I'm turning 40 this year and plan on enjoying my pipes as an old man.

Grow, raise, build, barter and trade for as much of what you need in life as possible.

Another great video sir. Over here in the UK if I was to get sick with an aggressive lung cancer for example at 62, my children would get my estate when I died. If I was to get dementia at 67 the state can take everything to 'pay for my care'. I dont see why the world is focused on preserving the body, running gear and suspension of a car they cant fix the engine on, but I think as written above I know why the narrative is the way it is. Conclusion, Smoke pipes and be happy.

As Ben Franklin said, "we must hang together, or we surely hang separately." Let us face down the tyranny with a pipe firmly clenched in our teeth.

Good talk. Reinforced a great deal of what I've been pondering lately. Not optimistic about the trajectory of the economy and actively working to meet the potential threat head on.

From the Seattle Pipe Club : A US Surgeon General report “Smoking and Health” (No. 1103, page 112) noted, “Death rates for current pipe smokers were little if at all higher than for non-smokers, even with men smoking 10 pipefuls per day and with men who had smoked pipes for more than 30 years.” On page 92 the report also stated that pipe smokers who inhale live as long as nonsmokers and pipe smokers that don’t inhale live longer than non-smokers. What? Life expectancy for pipe smokers is three years longer than… Non-Smokers!

socialism is not a dirty word.

I agree it's getting scary and is going to get worse

Great topic Alan! What's the title of the book that you mentioned by Jim Harrison?

I wouldn't assume that you are more conservative than I am, my friend! 😊

I have.been enjoying your videos, you mentioned Canadian tobacco prices you got that right. I wont get into the political differences between our two great nations, instead I just want to say, I agree cellar as much tobacco as you can. I have enough tobacco stashed now to last my life I am 65. A 2oz tin is $65 now only 5yrs ago that same tin was about $35.

Recently tried Autumn evening & enjoy it. I also finally purchased Seattle plumb pudding. Found it very wet even after airing. Was not impressed. Perhaps it will improve with a little age. Ever searching for a decent briar pipe around the $50 mark without success. I'm partial to Peterson's, Watson, the full bend large bowl pipes. Perhaps I have a taste for steak on a bologna budget. Still learning & experimenting. Happy puffing friends🥰

Great vid! Where do you suggest buying bulk?

WATCH CITY's Persian Slipper light English is awesome. I don't know where Mr. Ernie and friends get their burley up in Framingham, MA, but that's some of the best rich, sweet burley in the craft.

Pardon if you said it already, but what was the name of the Jim Harrison book you mention?

I would love to hear you go deeper on the subject

Dr Harrelson as usual you are spot on, those of us awake here in Ireland/Europe realise that if The United States goes down the pan the rest of us are gone as the next hegemonic power definitely will not be as benevolent and most of us over here are skirting the edge of the bowl already. A small note of hope anecdotal though it is I have heard many people teachers parents etc say how high school age kids are becoming more and more conservative here so I hope that’s true. On pipe smoking a 50g tin of tobacco costs €34/$36 in dublin and each tin sports a picture of a diseased lung or heart with a health warning and the brand and blend name written very small it’s very off putting and there’s nowhere I know of at least in the republic where you can buy in bulk

Great point

Always enjoy your content.

$75 for 50g tin in Canada,always buy frm US,pipes and cigars,I'll support US economy before I give that kind of money to my government for my pipe,cigar hobby

Great video, Alan. What is the intro music? I love that! I am concerned about the state of this country and where we are going. God is the only way.

Pipe tobacco is 45-50/tin CAD for some time. I load up when I or friends visit the US. Growing my own sounds like a dream.

I have been looking online about buying tobacco seeds. I am wondering if I can grow it so it is as good a quality as what I buy. Do you know? I mean I am thinking different parts of the country will produce different tastes. If I grow burly and Virginia in the same spot will it taste the same or different. I don't know what I will do. Do you know about this growing all these blends?

Spot on.

Pipe cottag sir that was not james madisons quote of virginia in regards to “Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” rather this quote quite clearly comes from john adams of Massachusetts..

A tin of Capstan is $90 CAD in my province . You don’t want to end up like Canada

Should do one titled pipe smoking in a dying country.