(DCNF)—George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley told “Fox and Friends” co-host Lawrence Jones Tuesday that he believed Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk exposed the left’s fear of debating.
Turley said that Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10 during a “Prove Me Wrong” debate event at Utah Valley University sponsored by TPUSA, would have “opposed cancel campaigns” in favor of free speech. Jones then played a clip of HBO host Bill Maher discussing Kirk’s willingness to debate, with Turley agreeing that Kirk’s challenge to “debate me” drove many on the left “crazy.”
“I returned from Europe, where I was speaking on free speech, and free speech is in a free fall in Europe,” Turley said. “They did precisely what some are arguing today, they used hateful rhetoric, inflammatory rhetoric to silence everyone, to expand censorship and it’s taken them down the road, which is truly horrific.”
“But the Left has become a culture of speechphobics,” Turley continued. “They find it intolerable. The thing that drove them crazy about Charlie is he kept on saying debate me. For people who are ‘tolerant,’ that is the most infuriating invitation you can give them. They don’t want to hear from you, they want to silence you. These people spend more time silencing other people than they do speaking for themselves.”
The European Union passed the Digital Services Act in 2022, which experts say could threaten online free speech in the United States due to the threat of fines. Kirk, who took a three-day tour to England in May and was critical of European countries’ crackdown on free speech, took part in debates at Oxford and Cambridge universities and described the country as “totalitarian” and a “third-world hellhole.”
Kirk also denounced the country over arrests for online posts, many of which lacked intent to harm, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation review.
Jones then brought up a Rutgers survey showing 56% of “left-of-center” respondents saying that assassinating President Donald Trump, who survived two attempts on his life during the 2024 presidential campaign, would be at least partially justifiable.
“There is something wrong with the culture when you have numbers that high,” Jones said.
“That’s right. Lawrence, my book, ‘The Indispensable Right,’ it’s about rage, and I talk about how rage is a strange thing. It gives a license to people to say and do things they otherwise wouldn’t say or do and what they won’t admit is that they like it, it is contagious and they need it,” Turley responded. “It gives them excuses to decouple themselves from every form of human decency.”
A YouGov poll released Friday showed 25% of very liberal respondents said that it was acceptable to be happy about public figures’ deaths.
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Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
Precious metals continue to attract Americans seeking reliable ways to protect their wealth amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and stock market swings. Whether stored in a home safe or held inside a self-directed IRA, physical gold and silver deliver tangible value that paper or digital assets often lack. Yet investors must choose carefully between bullion—pure bars and coins valued mainly for their metal content—and numismatics or collectibles, where rarity, history, and collector demand heavily influence pricing.
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Bullion consists of refined precious metals in standard forms like one-ounce coins (American Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs) or bars. Their value tracks closely to the current spot price of the metal. A typical gold bullion coin trades near the live gold spot price plus a small premium. This structure keeps costs clear and predictable.
Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
Lower Costs and Better Liquidity for Home Storage
When keeping metals in a home safe or private vault, liquidity and efficiency count. Bullion offers clear benefits:
- You acquire more actual gold or silver per dollar invested. Numismatics divert a large share of your money into rarity premiums and massive sales commission, reducing your metal exposure.
- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
- Bullion enjoys worldwide acceptance. A 1-oz Gold Maple Leaf or Silver Eagle sells quickly to dealers anywhere. Niche numismatic pieces may appeal only to limited buyers, slowing liquidation when speed matters.
In times when quick access to value becomes important, bullion’s simplicity stands out.
Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
Precious metals IRAs continue gaining traction as investors diversify retirement portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. IRS rules permit certain bullion products in self-directed IRAs if they meet purity standards (.995 fine for gold, .999 for silver) and are held by an approved custodian. Eligible items include American Gold and Silver Eagles plus many generic bars and rounds from recognized mints.
Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
Bullion avoids these issues. Its value links directly to verifiable spot prices, which simplifies reporting and lowers the risk of regulatory challenges. More of your IRA contribution purchases real metal instead of dealer profits or speculative upside. Over time, owning additional ounces that appreciate with the metal itself can create meaningful outperformance compared with high-premium alternatives that deliver fewer ounces.
Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you protecting savings in a safe, or moving part of a retirement account into a precious metals IRA? Focus on the number of ounces you can acquire at current prices rather than chasing marked-up collectibles.
Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
For investors prepared to strengthen their portfolios, Advisor Bullion supplies the expertise and selection needed to acquire high-quality bullion efficiently. Whether building personal holdings or integrating metals into an IRA, their emphasis on transparent, investment-grade products helps secure more ounces today that support greater financial security tomorrow. In a complicated financial landscape, bullion’s clarity and reliability make it the smarter foundation for protecting what matters most.