Monthly Archives: December 2018

More on liberty and authority

Posted on December 14, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton The vast gulf between libertarians (lovers of liberty – NOT members of a Libertarian Party) and Authoritarians, or Controllers, applies to more than just the State, governments, and politics. We find it in society, in the market … Continue reading →

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The state’s cannabis racket continues

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton As I mentioned, there are a lot of people who still cannot accept the legalization of marijuana. They can’t stand the idea of someone walking down the street and walking into a shop that sells medical OR … Continue reading →

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The state’s cannabis racket

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton With yet another state legalizing cannabis for recreation as well as medicine, the inevitable backlash is gathering momentum. There are, sadly, people who still want the state’s racket, the war on drugs or something else, to continue.

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It’s about the children – get rid of gravel trucks!

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton As part of my environmental work, I subscribe to Aggregates Manager, whose daily newsletter carried an article this morning about a fatality in Texas. A gravel truck tee-boned a vehicle with four people, injuring three and killing … Continue reading →

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Interrupted publication – Happy Hanukkah!

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton A belated Hanukkah greeting to all.  Although a Jewist feast and holiday, the Festival of Lights is a reminder to ALL of us, that even when liberty and freedom are lost, they CAN be regained. But always … Continue reading →

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Bush 41 – now history

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton For the next twenty-five days, the flags of the Fifty States will fly at half-staff, for yet another fallen leader and veteran. With the huge state funeral coming on Wednesday the 5th, we will again hear all … Continue reading →

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