Monthly Archives: November 2013

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45D: Prohibition – an afterword, and the “Pope”

Posted on November 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Prohibition – An afterword Just after writing my article on banning of e-cigs, I was queried by a friend regarding information on what seemed to her to be a rash of actions by governments against people for growing vegetable gardens … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever Lick a Knife?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by MamaLiberty

It’s not that people are dumber, it’s that stupidity used to be more painful. (Author of quote unknown) When I was about four years old, we stayed for a while with our Aunt Kay after father died. She had a … Continue reading →

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E-Cigs: Canary of Immediately Dangerous to Liberty or Humans Conditions

Posted on November 29, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

“IDLH” is a common acronym in handling hazardous materials and wastes.  It means “Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health” and refers to atmospheres or chemical exposures (especially absorption through the skin) that will permanently damage your health or kill you … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45C: Religion, government, and headaches

Posted on November 28, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Religion – Free Markets Pope attacks ‘tyranny’ of markets, urges renewal in key document (Yahoo.com)   In it, economic inequality features as one of the issues Francis is most concerned about, and the 76-year-old pontiff calls for an overhaul of the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45B: Europe and Africa – hope?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Europe’s Hope – Wise People Switzerland: Three Resounding Nos!! (Le Temps via PressEurop) Swiss voters rejected three ballot initiatives when they went to the polls on November 24. Some 60.5 per cent voted against a plan to increase the annual motorway … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45A: Stupidity in the news

Posted on November 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid people Giant Boeing 747 freighter lands at wrong Kansas airport (NBC News) Mama’a Note: I don’t know why, but this strikes me as very strange… very unlikely. It just doesn’t seem possible that anyone so inept would be given … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-44D: Home Front – Evil and Corrupt

Posted on November 24, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Home front Texas: Man pretending to be cop sexually assaults woman on I-35E (WFAA TV) Police have asked the public to be on the lookout for the vehicle and if you believe you are being pulled over by someone who … Continue reading →

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Social Impacts on Government – A lesson in irony

Posted on November 22, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

A Lesson in Irony The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), better known as the Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to distribute (in 2012-13) the greatest amount of free meals (and food stamps) ever, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-44C: Economic Impacts of Government

Posted on November 21, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Free market – Theft by government Is USPS ready to be sold off? (Reuters by Edward Hudgins) “Last month in Britain, her Majesty’s government made an initial public offering of shares in the British post office, raising $5.3 billion. The … Continue reading →

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O and Lincoln – 150 years of “progress”

Posted on November 20, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Obama says Republicans are ‘invested in failure’ of health-care rollout From the Washington Post and other sources: [Supposedly handwritten by the “messiah” himself – according to the WAPO.  They even provide a scan of the “original.”  Don’t seem to be … Continue reading →

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