Monthly Archives: September 2015

Libertarian Commentary on the News, 30 September 2015, #15-39C: Ain’t so.

Posted on September 30, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Someone once said that it isn’t what we don’t know that is dangerous, it is what we KNOW that ain’t so that creates trouble.  News stories today make that point.  We can see how we take things … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 28 September 2015, #15-39B: Mining in space and other fun things

Posted on September 28, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Popular Science babbles on about how it may soon be legal to mine asteroids, and has this article filled with references to the Outer Space Treaty and how companies might be “given the right” to mine on … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 27 September 2015, #15-39A: Where is the outrage?

Posted on September 27, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Where is the outrage?  7 of 12 judges in an appeals court have decided that the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic order, are NOT having their religious freedoms abridged by being forced by the Abominable … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 25 SEP 2015, #15-38E: They just don’t get it

Posted on September 25, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton They just don’t seem to get it, do they? Freedom Outpost reports the “strange” comment of a mayor about the concealed-carry gun owner who shot a bank robber who attacked him. The mayor noted his “support” for … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 23 September 2015, #15-38D: Government – evil AND stupid

Posted on September 24, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton How much worse can California get?  Apparently, as reported by The Newspaper (.com), we are nowhere near the limit yet.  The California People’s Assembly of Idiots and Tyrants has passed a Governor Moonbeam inspired law to limit … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 23 September 2015, #15-38C: Civilization Falls

Posted on September 22, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As we watch things crumble. First, Europe: I think that I know why Germany is changing its tune on Muslim “refugees” which are flooding Europe after “fleeing” Syria.  Or at least a major reason: Oktoberfest.  At that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 21 September 2015, #15-37B: Babies and Government

Posted on September 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton While reviewing stories this weekend, some odd stories popped up concerning infants. All the time we hear a constant drumbeat of excuses or “justification” for the nanny-state, the police-state, the omnipotent god the state. So compare this … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 21 September 2015, #15-37A: Worthless Responses to Government Crimes

Posted on September 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recent actions by the EPA are, as readers of this commentary know, outrageous, and criminal – or would be if real people and businesses did them.  So what is the response?  Downsize DC proposes petitioning Congress and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 18 September 2015, #15-37D: Secession, Elections, and Other False Hopes

Posted on September 18, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Texas Tribune reports that a separatist group is circulating petitions to put a non-binding question on the GOP 2016 primary ballot asking if Texas should secede from the Union.  Now, don’t get me wrong: this is … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 17 SEP 2015, #15-37C: Theft, Colleges, and More

Posted on September 17, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The FedGov stole $2.9 TRILLION from taxpayers so far this fiscal year through August, a world historical record, according to a CNS News story, but STILL spent $530 BILLION more than it took in. That tax is … Continue reading →

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