Monthly Archives: December 2018

May you live in interesting times

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton The well known Chinese curse bedevils us. The year 2018 certainly demonstrates that, for Americans and for people around the world.  Including lovers of liberty. Much of it was bad, but throughout the year, lovers of liberty … Continue reading →

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Open rebellion?

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton This news comes from New Jersey, a “blue state” with a long history of abuses and tyrannical enactments. According to AmmoLand and World Net Daily, perhaps as many as one million residents of New Jersey have failed … Continue reading →

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Too much time on their hands…

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton I don’t know how long the legislative sessions of the sovereign State of Michigan are, but… According to a story from the Daily Wire, it is apparently too long – way too long. Obviously, all the important … Continue reading →

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Shocking – a good idea from an unlikely source

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton Sometimes, people can shock you.  Maybe it is the bully that runs out into the street to rescue a kitten (or even one of his victims) from being hit. Sometimes it is the three-year-old who can’t remember … Continue reading →

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A merry Xmas, and much more!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton On behalf of everyone here, as today is Christmas and a week away is the New Year, may you and your have a wonderful holiday. Continue to keep us all in your thoughts (and prayers, if you … Continue reading →

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Just shut down and stay that way

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton Although I disagree with my brother Phil Robertson on many things both religious and political, his comments as posted at The Blaze make me want to hug him.  He’s cut straight to the point.  (You can also … Continue reading →

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Illegal immigrants, government, and Jesus (part 2)

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton Last commentary I lamented the death of the young Guatemalan girl, while in custody of the Border Patrol in New Mexico.  The tragedy, like so many others was a direct result of government policies and actions. That … Continue reading →

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Looking into a mirror – demands of liberty

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton Most of us here in the Fifty States (and around the world) pretty much take for granted that “liberty” is a desirable thing.  The problem comes in defining liberty and how much of it we (well, at … Continue reading →

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Illegal immigrants, government, and Jesus

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton As we enjoy the last day of Fall of 2018, there are some various issues being argued (some quite hot and heavy) on the day’s news and talk shows. Lets talk about two. One is a tragedy: … Continue reading →

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Declaration and Constitution

Posted on December 16, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton The Bill of Rights, added to the Constitution of 1787, and the various State Constitutions’ Bills of Rights, have a fairly concise list of “rights” which are recognized (NOT “given”) to individuals, with a tad bit of … Continue reading →

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