Monthly Archives: March 2020

Musing about populism

Posted on March 31, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

My recent commentary, “The Bloomberg File,” prompted Tom Knapp and I into a brief discussion regarding populism. (Or if you prefer, “Populism.”) Tom pointed out that the only true populist was a libertarian; implying that true populism is libertarianism. I … Continue reading →

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Are we reaching the end of “The United States of America” now?

Posted on March 30, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Over the weekend, the panic over the novel coronavirus has continued to ramp up. Among the current trends: more governors are starting to close the borders of their states. Here is a list of those claimed to be doing so:

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The cost of panic

Posted on March 29, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

The news this last week has been filled with Congress passing a “stimulus and disaster response bill” that has a price tag of $6.2 TRILLION dollars (admitted by Trump, although Congress claimed it to be “merely” $2.2 trillion). The entire … Continue reading →

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Good news on Beer Flu

Posted on March 28, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Bad as the novel coronavirus and the pandemic are, government actions and the panicked reaction of millions of people are making matters worse. At the same time, there is good news: The coronavirus IS destroyed by ultraviolet light. Coronavirus is … Continue reading →

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Extinguishing the light

Posted on March 27, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Friday, 27 March 2020 – indeed a day of shame, for which we will pay for a very long time, both figuratively and literally. For years, I have believed and stated that the American Republic is dead. Those who disagreed … Continue reading →

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The planetary lockdown

Posted on March 26, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Weep for the once-numerous and mighty human race, now ruled by fear and panic. Photos of the Planet under lockdown can be viewed here. Thanks to Margaret for sharing these. The impact is terrible. War was not enough, we must … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 treatment found?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Important news about treatment for COVID-19 – Please share By Roger McCaffrey, shared by Tom Woods Hydroxychloroquine, used in combination with Zithromax (and without), is being tested in several key medical centers right now for COVID-19. That is virtually an … Continue reading →

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Baker's Dozen (TM) reasons to be armed during the Coronavirus panic

Posted on March 25, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Things are not going well, if not as bad as too many people are saying. However, too many people are still panicking about owning or having their neighbors owning guns for self-defense. Here are thirteen reasons to be armed (that … Continue reading →

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Accurate information on Coronavirus

Posted on March 24, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

As with any crisis, facts quickly become difficult to find. Any time politics is involved, there will be people – often prominent people – who put out wildly varying information and claims. People exaggerate and underplay the situation. When other … Continue reading →

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Backlash against government lockdowns – justified?

Posted on March 24, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that we are part of a growing resistance to the ever more harsh restrictions that panicked government officials are imposing to “protect” us against the Beer Flu. The government officials are being egged on by extremely-panicked and fearful … Continue reading →

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