Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Government Shutdown – Just a bit more screaming, please

Posted on 2013-10-09 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid government – Theft by government : “Shutdown” Nathan: Okay, we’ve now been in the so-called “Shutdown” for a full week.  Every time I think I’ve said the last thing I want to about it, another news story comes along … Continue reading →

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Steps to Return Some of Our Lost Freedoms

Posted on 2013-10-08 by TPOL Nathan

Bakers Dozen™ Steps to Return Some of Our Lost Freedoms I probably should entitle this a “moderate, minarchist” checklist as part of my hopefully-famous Baker’s Dozen ™ series.  These are intended to be thought-provoking and do NOT reflect my true … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39B: Religions and government and guns

Posted on 2013-10-08 by TPOL Nathan

Religion 2013 – Politics 2013 Pope Francis calls on the Church to divest itself of ‘worldliness’ (RawStory.com) In an address to the poor, he said: “Many of you have been stripped down by this savage world that does not give … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39A: African collapse – Government “shutdown”

Posted on 2013-10-07 by TPOL Nathan

African Collapse – Islamic war: African front – Stupid government During Siege at Kenyan Mall, Government Forces Seemed Slow to Respond (NY Times)  NAIROBI, Kenya — When the first shots of automatic gunfire burst out, Raju, a member of a … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Davy Crockett, Charity and Congress

Posted on 2013-10-04 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty This is great, far as it goes. The big problem is that it assumes theft from the people is somehow justified for other things.  If some people wish to “delegate” any powers or their property to government, I … Continue reading →

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The Coming Civil War? Oathkeepers’ dilemma

Posted on 2013-10-04 by TPOL Nathan

Are things in this nation heating up?  Today’s little DC street scene (reminding so much of Deadwood’s and Hill City’s daily gunfights during the tourist season, except for (maybe) the real blood) is a reminder of just how on edge … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38C: Government’s wars and the abyss

Posted on 2013-10-04 by TPOL Nathan

The nation seems to be staggering into the abyss, as today’s stories hint. Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – War on Some Elderly NIH Offering Grants to Study ‘Palliative Care’ for Elderly, Even in ERs and ICUs (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Bad as the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38B: Feral “humans” and stupid government

Posted on 2013-10-03 by TPOL Nathan

More and more, it is clear that basic human values are not being passed on to new generations from their parents and grandparents, and when those who lack these values are in turn having and “raising” children, the problem expands, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38A: African Collapse and Islam, Fake Scientists, and Ducks

Posted on 2013-10-03 by TPOL Nathan

Islamic wars: African front – African Collapse Don’t Disregard Religious Factor in Kenyan Mall Attack, Say Experts on Radical Islam (CNSNews) Nathan: FORGET the “experts” and just look at the reports and the statements and the pictures.  It is clear … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown Diary, Days #1 and #2

Posted on 2013-10-03 by TPOL Nathan

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN DIARY Day 1 of the “Government Shutdown/Economy Shutdown” (Tuesday, 01 OCT 2013) – Left early today for Pierre for EPA-mandated testing and certification required to determine whether too much dust or smoke is being emitted.  Will it be … Continue reading →

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