Monthly Archives: September 2023

Giving a grade to political leaders: integrity

Posted on September 30, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

What do you, dear reader, think of the quality, the character, of various American political figures. Men and women who are or want to be political leaders. Are we crass enough to say they want to be “rulers” of the … Continue reading →

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The gerontocracy, old parties: Are we losing our liberty?

Posted on September 29, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A few weeks back, during the still-unexplained loss of publication, The Price of Liberty published two commentaries about elderly politicians, elderly political parties, and elderly (and declining) regimes. First we commented on the National Libertarian Committee filing petitions to obtain … Continue reading →

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Government funding of weapons training?

Posted on September 28, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Late news: It is reported that the US House of Representatives voted 424 to 1 to overturn the provisions of the law which triggered this commentary. The Cowboy State Daily reports that the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reacting … Continue reading →

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“Worshipping” the military and treating them like trash

Posted on September 27, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Today, much of society seems to worship the military: “thank you for your service” and so much more is common, perhaps more than ever before, even in major wars. But at the same time, the way the military personnel are … Continue reading →

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Political correctness ramping up for Halloween season!

Posted on September 26, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Everyone in the Fifty States that has visited a supermarket or drugstore or discount/big-box store knows that Halloween is less than six weeks away. Like every other popular holiday in the States (and no doubt much of “Western Civilization”), Halloween … Continue reading →

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Bees, wasps, cars, and governments

Posted on September 25, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Consider the following little poster: A long time ago (1957) Eric Frank Russell wrote the great science fiction novel WASP/ Both ideas are correct. Millions of bees (or wasps) cannot be withstood – even hundreds or dozens can incapacitate and … Continue reading →

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Change is coming – and maybe from the “top” – are we misjudging Uncle Joe on guns?

Posted on September 23, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The Price of Liberty makes no bones about just we think of Beloved Senile Leader (BSL). As corrupt and (now probably titular) powerful crime lord, as a liar to rival Baron Munchausen, as a poster child for exposing abuse of … Continue reading →

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Are you in a “food desert”?

Posted on September 21, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Governments are known for the use of acronyms. To the point of craziness! But governments are also known for creating new phrases that have special meanings – often meaning that make little sense. Including many that don’t make a whole … Continue reading →

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Problems: readers, please help us figure out the problem

Posted on September 20, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

For the last 10 days, apparently, subscribers and casual readers have not been getting notified of postings. We are trying to figure out what is going on. If you get this message, please comment and let us know. Thanks, Nathan … Continue reading →

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It ain’t news – but it is another piece of the puzzle

Posted on September 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Here we are, three and a half years after the pandemic (beer flu) and the Pandemic Panic. But we still are trying to get the puzzle put together. Not just what happened, but why? Several folks – libertarian or leaning … Continue reading →

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