Monthly Archives: August 2015

Libertarian Commentary on the News, 17 AUG 15, #15-33a: Killing and other political acts

Posted on August 17, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I’ve not touched on the continuing Islamic wars recently. The death toll last week continued to climb, as a blast in a busy Baghdad market killed at least 60. According to the WaPo, the deadliest blast to … Continue reading →

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The Gold King Mine Spill and EPA – Warning and Doom

Posted on August 17, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton (This article is being written, and published (in slightly different versions) for both Laissez Faire Today and The Price of Liberty by a “friend.”)  It is a follow-up to several earlier commentary items, and as I pointed out, … Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen (TM) Signs you might be a terrorist

Posted on August 15, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You might be a “terrorist” if: Excessive complaints about the travel screening process. Excessive throat clearing. Exaggerated or repeated grooming gestures. Exaggerated yawning. Gazing down at the floor. Having a rigid posture. Wide open, staring eyes “wild-eyed.” … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 14 August 2015, #15-32f: Cops and guns

Posted on August 14, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I find that the constant drumbeat about how dangerous it is to be a cop, especially in states with high gun ownership, and high levels of “domestic violence” is getting really tedious. A lot of news items … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 13 AUG 2015, #15-32E: Lies and more lies?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Okay, so da man says nobody lies about who they are when they vote. Or so CNS News reports. Obvious experience in South Dakota to the contrary, (nobody has time to do anything other than send someone … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 12 August 2015, #15-32D: Hypocrites and Guns

Posted on August 12, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Today’s theme seems to be hypocrisy, especially as dealing with guns and self-defense. Hollywood, Congress, the presidential candidates: all great examples of hypocrites. And we can’t forget organized religion either. It is all about them. Egotism? Apparently … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 11 August 2015, #15-32C: Slavery, tyranny, and repentance

Posted on August 11, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Again and again, I see apologists for Islam, which seem to be based on the false concept “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Since the FedGov is the enemy of liberty, and since supposedly Muslim … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 11 August 2015, #15-32B: the Liberty Movement

Posted on August 11, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Is there any hope for the “liberty movement” in the Fifty States today? There may be hope for liberty, in the long run, with the slow, gradual decline in our society and especially the slow meltdown of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 09 August 2015, #15-32A: Pollution

Posted on August 9, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, just three articles to comment on, pointing out pollution, perversion, and lack of both individual responsibility AND that of organizations and groups, and its huge negative impact on liberty (and quality of life, to use a … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 08 August 2015, #15-31D: Government Messes and Other Evils

Posted on August 8, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Got a double helping of commentary today, but on just a few stories.  What a MESS government makes of things: but they aren’t the only evil we have to deal with. Another week, another VA scandal. This … Continue reading →

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