Monthly Archives: April 2021

Passports, papers, yellow stars and “(health) Nazis”

Posted on April 25, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

We have some interesting times – as always. Libertarians are at odds with one another concerning “vaccination passports” (VPP) for COVID-19. The issues are government and private business powers and rights, privacy, and efficacy. Let’s look at this in more … Continue reading →

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City = Doom

Posted on April 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Be prepared, this is a very nasty, critical commentary. The so-called “modern” city is doomed. Not just here in the Fifty States, but in many other places on this planet of ours. (Although American cities seem to be leading the … Continue reading →

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Trump, Biden, and the border(s)

Posted on April 23, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Despite what he (and supporters) claimed to be his best efforts, The Donald failed in a LOT of ways to accomplish everything he supposedly set out to do. This is especially true regarding the U.S.-Mexican border. (And U.S.-Canadian line, but … Continue reading →

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Contra government – makes more sense?

Posted on April 22, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Years ago, Ronald Reagan (not exactly a libertarian hero, I admit) said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” Everything we see in this messed-up world today proves … Continue reading →

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Ramping up the fearmongering – more and more

Posted on April 21, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

It is another day – and another mass shooting. It is another day – and another killer cop gunning down yet another young black man. It is another day – and another vicious attack against an Asian here in America. … Continue reading →

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“Second Amendment Time” nears

Posted on April 20, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Note: still catching up on commentary from the past several weeks. This was news a week and a half ago, but I think it is important to discuss. Just as Cuomo and de Blasio have revealed their deep hatred of … Continue reading →

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Writing about liberty… and other thoughts

Posted on April 14, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

My apologies to readers – posting of commentaries has been pretty uneven here recently. A combination of press of work for clients and travel and similar fun (or not so fun) things. But it brings up an interesting thought – … Continue reading →

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National parks – strike a blow against racism?

Posted on April 11, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Politically, when one faction (or party) gains massive power and control – when they have defeated their political enemies and reign supreme – the faction starts to fracture internally. They turn on their own comrades. Often, they treat one other … Continue reading →

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Power corrupts and …

Posted on April 10, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. Let’s look at one of the latest poster-children for this saying. But first, consider the saying itself. Our readers are certainly familiar with this famous statement and fundamental principle as stated by John Dalberg, Lord Acton. … Continue reading →

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What are people scared of? (Guest column)

Posted on April 6, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

This was the question a friend asked a correspondent of ours, a few days ago: ‘Why are people scared to the point where they are buying up all the guns and ammo in the USA? Marty Bugg’s reply is worth … Continue reading →

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