Monthly Archives: September 2014

Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-36D: This and that

Posted on September 11, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Yesterday, the Fuehrer gave the orders for dealing with the Caliphate – or so it was claimed.  Frankly, for such a speech and order on the night before the anniversary of Bloody Tuesday (9-11), the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-36C: Get Real!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  We all WISH we had a horse and ice cream (and could eat it without feeling guilty or triggering nasty things in our bodies).  But most of us are adults and realize that some things … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-36B: The economy (or lack thereof)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning. When it comes  to economics, the economy, and markets, government EXCELS in making stupid mistakes and then making MORE stupid mistakes to “fix” the first one(s).  After doing this for a century-plus, it is no … Continue reading →

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More Practice and Plans

Posted on September 8, 2014 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Last time, in “How Do You Practice for Self Defense,” I outlined the first of the “dry fire” exercises I recommend to all my students. When you are happy with your progress there, you will be ready to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-36A: We told you so.

Posted on September 8, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Interesting stories from  the  weekend and last week about messes we find ourselves in. We told you so: From Colorado, an object lesson in tax evasion. The voters of Colorado approved a referendum two years … Continue reading →

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Politics and Engineering

Posted on September 7, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton ​I am an engineer, and I am involved, oddly enough, in politics.  This is, in both American and world history, a fairly rare situation.  Look at the rosters of Congress and of State legislatures, and you will … Continue reading →

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Stop!! Or I’ll Yell STOP Again!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by MamaLiberty

‘Active Shooter’ Drills Spark Raft of Legal Complaints Wall Street Journal on-line DENVER—When Michelle Meeker approached a strange man last October at the Colorado nursing home where she worked, the man flashed a gun and forced her into an empty … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-35E: Liberty? What’s that?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning! Remember liberty?  Privacy?  Human rights?  Those are so mid-Twentieth Century, aren’t they?  Or should I say mid-Eighteenth Century?  Consider today’s stories. Bogus cell phone towers dot the landscape and are intercepting your calls- but are … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-35D: Stupidity

Posted on September 4, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Stupidity in government is ALWAYS a problem, from that first decree of Nimrod and the first Phaoronic bureaucrat who couldn’t count past his toes, right down to that IQ=2 assemblage of Conscript Fathers (and Mothers), the US … Continue reading →

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How Do You Practice for Self Defense?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by MamaLiberty

By MamLiberty So, you’ve taken the basic pistol or CCW class in your area, bought your gun and visit girl guntalk web sites or discuss with a few friends your choices in gear and the right ammunition. You show up … Continue reading →

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