Monthly Archives: December 2013

My Perfect Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by MamaLiberty

By Susan Callaway (AKA MamaLiberty) 1950 was a hard year. My father died and my mother was left with two small children. She was a “housewife” and had no particular marketable skills. She also didn’t have any family who could … Continue reading →

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Crony Capitalism, the State, and Environists: Blowing in the Wind

Posted on December 17, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan: Behind a large resort complex on the South Dakota side of the Nebraska border, ten miles from the pretty town of Valentine and twenty-five miles from its namesake town and capital of the Burnt Thigh People (better known by … Continue reading →

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Politicians and Brains

Posted on December 17, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

I am sure many of our readers have seen the headline: Scientists take first step towards growing brains in a lab Nathan: This of course, is the latest example of mad science to threaten the world:  like mad scientists of … Continue reading →

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Bill of [Rights] Restraints Day

Posted on December 15, 2013 by MamaLiberty

By Robert Greenslade – © Nitwit Press December 15th is the 222nd anniversary of the adoption of the Amendments commonly known as the Bill of Rights. Unfortunately, a majority of the American people still do not understand the true intent … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48C: Stupid people and Congress

Posted on December 15, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Congress in action – Stupid people Professors question enforceability of 3-D printer legislation (The Daily Pennsylvanian) “While it is now illegal [sic] to use 3-D printers to manufacture firearms without proper licensing, some Penn professors question the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48A/B: Political correctness and other evils

Posted on December 14, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Many of the stories today are about events that are the result of political correctness, and show that freedom of speech, a basic, God-given right for all people, is not recognized by many people and organizations today, whether it is … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-47C: Long Term Lies and Problems: Congress, Economy

Posted on December 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The first stories today illustrate the long-term problems that government brings to the table.  First we have the corruption and backroom dealing and hypocrisy which is a “system feature” of Congress and legislatures in the nation and around the world.  … Continue reading →

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A Gift For Granny

Posted on December 13, 2013 by MamaLiberty

This is a story based on things I witnessed as a hospice nurse over many years. It is a composite, with elements from several cases, but very true nonetheless. Incidents like this happen all the time, especially in the nursing … Continue reading →

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The Centenary of an Anno Horribulus (Horrible Year)

Posted on December 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The Centenary of an Anno Horribulus (Horrible Year) Nathan: 2013 is the hundredth anniversary of what many people consider to be the Death of the American Republic.  In one year, in the waning days (three months) of the Taft Administration … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-47A/B: Washington Follies (400th Post!!!)

Posted on December 12, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

If I can believe the dashboard, this is the 400th post since converting to the new “blog” format, and it is amazing to see what we’ve written about over the past few months.  And how quickly things are changing – … Continue reading →

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