Monthly Archives: May 2013

Libertarian News & Commentary #13-21C: Truth, lies, and government “facts”

Posted on May 31, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Crash of 2009 Stock Prices: The Fed Is Manipulating the Numbers (American Enterprise Institute) Three rounds of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve have produced record-high stock prices, but real economic growth still remains below the levels expected in an … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-21B: Society and its collapse, American style

Posted on May 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Society, at least at this time here in America, is fragile and fragmenting in many different ways.  Even the more stable and (relatively) more free states are showing the signs of decay.  This both due to the ease of travel: … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-21A: Self-defense and Stupidity

Posted on May 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Work and travel have again conspired this week to delay commentaries!  But there is lots going on. European collapse – Self-defense Swedes Take to the Streets to Defend Their Neighborhoods (Publicerat, Sweden) Stockholm. Faced by another night of terror at … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-20D: More stupid government abroad and at home

Posted on May 27, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid Government – European Collapse Five Euro Note Won’t Buy You Soda (La Republcia (Italy) The Italian daily’s reporters tried using the new “Europa series” banknotes in machines used to purchase tickets, consumer goods and other items in ten Italian … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-20C: This and that

Posted on May 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The “messiah” – Killing Obama ‘Respects Inherent Dignity of Every Human Life’—When Deciding Whether to Abort Terrorists (CNSNews.com) Nathan:  Cute headline, and seemingly true.  Of course, the squatter at 1600 PA is not alone in this: he is one of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News 313-20B: Stupid government and more

Posted on May 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act – Stupid government Sebelius: ‘Expanding Access to Health Coverage Is a Responsibility Belonging Chiefly to National Governments’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Funny, funny, but perhaps she can show us just where we can find this “responsibility” in the US Constitution?  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-20A: Tyranny American-style

Posted on May 24, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Hoploclasts & Hoplophobes – Government-run Theft-funded institutions Bloomberg Uses Commencement Speech to Push Gun Control, Rail Against ‘Extremist’ NRA (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Several people have pointed out that this seems to be the “marching orders” given to the Tranzi speakers for … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-19D: Nanny state – Police state

Posted on May 19, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

A few stories from this week I meant to cover earlier! The “messiah” – Islamic wars: Arab street revolt Obama: State Dep’t. That Didn’t Interview Clinton ‘Investigated Every Element’ of Benghazi (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of COURSE they did – just like … Continue reading →

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Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by MamaLiberty

Charity has always been a big part of American life, an important part, so free will giving goes on at impressive levels, even with the economy in such a mess and so many people either out of work or unable … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-19C: Colorado, Police State of

Posted on May 18, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Tyranny Colorado applies to be drone testing ground (9News.com) A bi-partisan letter of support signed by Gov. Hickenlooper and every member of Colorado’s congressional delegation, except Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Co) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Co), urges the … Continue reading →

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