Monthly Archives: March 2025

Immigration solutions?

The idea may be libertarian: sponsorship of immigrants by American citizens? Although the borders are (slowly) being closed against “undocumented” immigrants seeking better opportunities in the Fifty States, there is still a major problem and massive disagreement in the States … Continue reading

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The first quarter of the 21st Century is nearing its end…

…and so let us ask ourselves, how are we doing? Think about this, and consider the following: double Baker’s Dozen ™: SELF-DEFENSE TRUTHS FOR THE 21st CENTURY

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The deep state and the hidden state

In recent years, much has been written and revealed about the so-called Deep State (aka the permanent bureaucracy and its stooges in elected office). This is nothing new – many writers have revealed this institution in governments through the ages … Continue reading

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Banning children from social media?

Australia has taken a drastic step, passing a law (and apparently enforcing it) to prevent people under age 16 from using social media. Now, even more are arguing that DC needs to also enact such a law. For the entire … Continue reading

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Preparing for the unexpected

The uncertainty of life is never more apparent than we find as we approach two months of Trump 2.0. And the end of the winter season. And the fifth anniversary of the Lockdown, the second phase of the Pandemic Panic … Continue reading

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The dangers of FedGov largesse

The map below, of south-central South Dakota (the Great Plains portion of the south half of West River (1/6th of the State: 12,500 square miles) shows the Mni Wiconi Project. The story of this project is a classic example of … Continue reading

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The death of democracy?

Warning: This commentary, even by libertarian standards, may be viewed as politically incorrect. We here at The Price of Liberty are definitely not fans of democracy. If we were facing its demise, we would certainly be on our knees thanking … Continue reading

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Isn’t it time to change? (Daylight savings time and more!)

Just as a reminder, we are being told by the powers-that-be that we must “spring forward” on our clocks at 0200 hours Sunday morning (2 AM local time). And then wake up grumpy children, deal with nervous pets and livestock, … Continue reading

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Will SCOTUS end government-run, tax-funded schooling?

Steve, a great correspondent, made us here at TPOL aware of a Cato Institute commentary on an interesting Oklahoma case that the Nine Nazgul have agreed to hear. In Oklahoma, the money to pay for a child’s education (K-12) is … Continue reading

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Ukraine is trashed – let’s stop doing it to them and us

The warmongers in DC (Democrats and Republicans and the Deep State), New York (the establishment media), London (Starmer and Labour at a minimum), and Europe (seems to be pretty near any and everyone in the EU) want the war between … Continue reading

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