Yearly Archives: 2017

Another centenary remembrance

Posted on November 12, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I failed to finish this article in time for MamaLiberty to post it on the 7th, which was the 100th Anniversary of the infamous “October Revolution.” (This was so-called because at the time, Russia still used the … Continue reading →

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Deadly highway epidemic? Only a runner-up

Posted on November 11, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A recent email from a highway safety group provided this chart of “The 10 Worst Epidemics In History” a few days ago. Rank Epidemic Period In History Estimated Number of Deaths 1 Plague of Justinian 541-542 100,000,000 2 … Continue reading →

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What are your priorities?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I just got a Hardware Store ad –  as we race through the “holiday shopping season” once again in the Fifty States. Prominently featured in their “Light Up The Season” flyer is a giant (12 feet tall!) … Continue reading →

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Individualism vs “Social Justice”

Posted on November 9, 2017 by MamaLiberty

From MamaLiberty This might just be the definitive answer to individualism vs collectivism in a neat and well written article. I suspect it would be very helpful to people who try to explain their individualism, and/or libertarianism, to friends and … Continue reading →

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Today, there are thirteen states…

Posted on November 9, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, there are thirteen states that require NO permit (other than “the Second Amendment” as people are wont to point out) for carrying concealed.  At least for people who are residents of that state, not convicted (or … Continue reading →

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I was confused – which Congress are we talking about?

Posted on November 5, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Eagle Rising reports that Nancy Pelosi says that the Congress’ sexual harassment system needs to be changed, after recent reports that for years (apparently 20 or more), there have been Congresscritturs sexually harassing each other and staffers. … Continue reading →

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The truth comes out?

Posted on November 4, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton So…  anyone reading this still think that the GOP is preferable to the Democratic Party?  Or that there is a dime’s difference between the two old parties? A friend shared this tidbit from the Tennessee Star. “The only … Continue reading →

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Time to Change the Clocks

Posted on November 4, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty The idea of “saving daylight” by changing the clocks is very much like cutting off one end of a towel and sewing it onto the other end in the hope of getting a longer towel! It actually becomes … Continue reading →

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Eating their own – social and political “elites”

Posted on November 3, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Statists and Tranzis “turn inward” From Hollywood comes still more news of how prominent “celebrities” are being condemned, even demonized and ostracized, by their own kind. We can see the worldwide condemnation and swift action against the … Continue reading →

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Winter in Wyoming

Posted on November 2, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty It’s snowing today in NE Wyoming. High today is 37 degrees, up from a low of 11 a few days ago. So much for “global warming.” I’m already counting the days to spring and my next garden. I … Continue reading →

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