Monthly Archives: February 2016

My “Every Day Carry” (EDC)

Posted on February 29, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Over at The Truth About Guns, many people have posted pictures of the things they carry every day, and some good commentary on why they do so. But, so far, it’s all been about men and what they … Continue reading →

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Better Ideas with Liberty

Posted on February 29, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-09A, by Nathan Barton Truth in Media reports that a currently-serving Colorado State Assemblyman, who survived the Columbine attack in 1999 when he was a student there, has introduced a bill to allow teachers in public (government-run, tax-funded) … Continue reading →

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Socialism: the nature of government

Posted on February 26, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08E by Nathan Barton As I discussed in a recent commentary, government’s nature is both evil and secretive, not because it necessarily wants to be, but because that is how government functions, for many reasons. The nature of … Continue reading →

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Government Secrets – Secret Police

Posted on February 25, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08D by Nathan Barton Government is virtually synonymous with “secret” – no, not necessarily some “secret government” or (current term) “deep state” or “shadow government.” But secrets. Every “freedom of information” act has its loopholes, carefully crafted to … Continue reading →

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Peace and Lies

Posted on February 24, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08C  by Nathan Barton Peace in our time? The Epoch Times tells us, “The United States and Russia have agreed on a new ceasefire for Syria that will take effect Saturday, even as major questions over enforcing and … Continue reading →

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Personal Liberty and Security, a rant

Posted on February 23, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08B by Nathan Barton While we understand (as too few do) that liberty is a greater good and priority than security, the two ARE connected. Overall, in the long term, security for individuals and families is ONLY possible … Continue reading →

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Liberty? Liberty is missing: government and economies

Posted on February 22, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08A  by Nathan Barton Liberty?  Fat chance. US News reports from Denver that a large roadside sign marks the entrance of longtime strip club Shotgun Willie’s, and Smoking Gun Apothecary, the new marijuana dispensary in Glendale, Colo. Smokin … Continue reading →

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I Love My Guns

Posted on February 21, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Some recent comments on various message boards frequented by shooters indicate that a few people are either changing their minds or are bowing to the politically correct pressure of the day. They have begun to assert that they … Continue reading →

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Reality is overrated.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-07C By Nathan Barton Reality is “malleable,” at least if you are a politician (or a con-man. there’s really not much difference at the root of it). If they say it long enough and loud enough, they figure … Continue reading →

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Irrational actions and reactions

Posted on February 18, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-07B by Nathan A Barton Irrational actions: Grocery store chains (Krogers, Safeway/Albertsons, etc.) have long been some of the most ardent of supporters of the USDA’s welfare program for families (“food stamps,” now called SNAP. Will this change? … Continue reading →

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