Monthly Archives: December 2016

Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty First light here at 6:20AM. I always watch the sun come up, finding it a perfect time for contemplation and reflection on life, and my life in particular. This morning I was remembering some of the things I … Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen (TM) things that government fears

Posted on December 21, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Baker’s Dozen ™ Things that Government Fears 1. People who can reason and absorb and analyze information. Their intelligence and rationality make them a threat to government, as they are less likely to respond to propaganda and … Continue reading →

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Have a Little Freedom with Your Religion

Posted on December 20, 2016 by MamaLiberty

This essay is from the Christmas 1997 issue of the Loompanics Unlimited catalog. As someone who values things of the spirit–but who got stuck with skepticism when religions were being handed out–I say hooray for Freedonianism! –Claire Wolfe Have a … Continue reading →

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Sand in the gas tank?

Posted on December 18, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Bad as sand in the gears is, traditionally sand in the gas tank – the fuel supply – is a lot worse. Although there are those who debunk this claim, together with the idea of sugar in … Continue reading →

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Was he right?

Posted on December 17, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Do you have any idea who said this? “You can’t be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.” I guess I can sorta agree with this, but I’d rather … Continue reading →

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Sand in the gears, sand in the tank?

Posted on December 16, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The free market is a thing of incredible complexity and benefit, and indeed a thing of beauty. Although not consciously designed by anyone (except, perhaps, for God Himself), yet operated and fine-tuned and managed by millions if … Continue reading →

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Spreading nonsense

Posted on December 15, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Like the farmers who operate dairies and confined feeder operations have to do with some of the byproducts of their animal husbandry, so apparently the Foundation for Economic Education seems to betray its purpose by spreading a … Continue reading →

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The enormous cruelty of modern government.

Posted on December 15, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The story of a man recently denied clemency by the murdering thug still infesting 1600 PA is told by MSN together with brief mentions of other people in similar circumstances. Apparently part of the tyrant’s “legacy” is … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump, military dictator (or: Dick Daring, boy reporter)

Posted on December 14, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By Vin Suprynowicz (Full article at Vin’s blog here. Long, lots of stuff covered, and some we won’t agree on. Over all, an excellent read. Trump is not perfect, by any means, and is not “libertarian” no matter how one … Continue reading →

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Camel in the tent #1: Driver’s Licenses

Posted on December 14, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Author’s Note: Hopefully the first in a series of commentaries on specific items which have contributed to the destruction of our liberties here in the Fifty States. There are many, which are often ignored as we deal … Continue reading →

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