Monthly Archives: April 2013

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14B: More murder and terrorism

Posted on April 17, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Culture wars: killing babies Murdering Babies: All child killers are NOT equal (Jewish World Review)[According to the media] The beheading of babies is a “local crime,” but coverage of a whiny Georgetown student who wanted government-subsidized birth control, a stupid … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14A: Bombings and other murders

Posted on April 16, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on the “official” observance of Patriot’s Day is a horrific act and most likely involved multiple people of unknown affiliations.  Indeed, in any unprovoked and evil attack like this, it is very likely … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13D: Congress and Such Stuff

Posted on April 14, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

End of the week – several more nails in the coffin of the old Republic and our last, residual freedoms and liberty. Congress in action – Self-defense rights dead Senate Filibuster Dead; Gun Law Debates to Begin (CNN) Because of … Continue reading →

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The American Media and Killing Babies

Posted on April 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The killing of babies is one major area in which I strongly disagree with far too many who are (or claim to be) lovers of liberty, and who subscribe to the “non-aggression principle.”  But most (not all, of course) of … Continue reading →

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Gold and the Dollar

Posted on April 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

In the past day, the price of gold has dropped about 120 an ounce, to under $1500 (now just above $1500). But the real news is NOT that gold is now at its lowest price in dollars in two years, … Continue reading →

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Risk

Posted on April 12, 2013 by MamaLiberty

How do you determine what level of risk is acceptable, and what can you do about it? Good question? Think about lightning. Do you normally spend a lot of time thinking about the risk of being struck by lightning? Looking … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13C: More Police State Blues

Posted on April 12, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Hoplophobes & Hoploclasts Chris Matthews: NRA Wants ‘Guns on Demand Like You’re Buying a Hershey Bar’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Not quite, Chris.  Handguns, like prescription drugs and computer games and gasoline and other items that are easily shoplifted and high-value items, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13B: Police State Blues

Posted on April 11, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Self-defense – Stupid government thugs Massachusetts man facing charges for killing bear in his own backyard (CBS) – A 76-year-old Auburn man is facing charges after killing a bear in his backyard. Richard Ahlstrand told WBZ-TV he was stocking his bird … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13A: This and that

Posted on April 10, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

East Asian front – Tranzis and Communists Chen Guangcheng: China Can’t Expect a ‘Savior,’ Reform Must Come From Grassroots (CNSNews.com) Nathan: The “people” led by the cadre of the Communist Party, no doubt. Home front – Crash of 2009 3.6 … Continue reading →

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Colorado, the Police State

Posted on April 9, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

As readers may recall, Colorado is a second home for me and my family.  We spend a lot of time there, and have close relatives that live in various parts of the state.  We frequently have to travel through all … Continue reading →

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