Monthly Archives: June 2013

Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-25C: Nazgul, Other Evils, Fear and Funny

Posted on June 29, 2013 by

Nazgul in chief – Culture wars Kennedy’s Former Clerk Calls Him ‘First Gay Justice’ (CNSNews.com) The DOMA decision did not require all states to recognize gay marriage; it only required that federal benefits go to same-sex couples if they were … Continue reading →

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Nazgul and the death of law in America

Posted on June 28, 2013 by

Nazgul and Culture Wars: homosexual “marriage” Supreme Court Ruling To Make Big Impact (Political Outcast) Homosexuals across the land are celebrating in force as the US Supreme Court voted 5-4 to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, thus opening … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-25B: Border jumpers and Congress

Posted on June 27, 2013 by

Congress in action – Border jumpers Corker: If Bill Says ‘Immigration Reform,’ Some Senators ‘Won’t Support It’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Don’t you think that is better than supporting every bill that crosses their desk? Mama’s Note: Indeed… Doing nothing, gridlock, cross … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-25A: Local tyranny, stupidity

Posted on June 26, 2013 by

Local Tyranny New Hampshire: Keene sues six parking meter `Robin Hoods’ who put money in expired meters (Manchester Union Leader) “The city has filed a lawsuit against six citizens, part of a group dubbed Robin Hood of Keene that patrols … Continue reading →

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Minding Our Own Business

Posted on June 24, 2013 by

Bloomberg: Nanny-in-chief or health crusader? By Tom Watkins, CNN Since taking office in 2002, Bloomberg has unleashed a tsunami of public health initiatives intended to do just that — cutting sodium in prepared meals, ordering that menus in chain restaurants … Continue reading →

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Guns Are Tools

Posted on June 23, 2013 by

I don’t think anyone is prepared to argue that guns are not dangerous tools. The question is, however, are guns more dangerous than other tools and are they effective for their primary purpose? First, let’s look at some other tools … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-24B: Environism and cannibal government

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Liberty and environism The U.S. Doom and Gloom Obsession (Project Syndicate) The authors of “The Limits to Growth” predicted that before 2013, the world would have run out of aluminum, copper, gold, lead, mercury, molybdenum, natural gas, oil, silver, tin, … Continue reading →

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