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About TPOL Nathan

Follower of Christ Jesus (a christian), Pahasapan (resident of the Black Hills), Westerner, Lover of Liberty, Free-Market Anarchist, Engineer, Army Officer, Husband, Father, Historian, Writer, Evangelist. Successor to Lady Susan (Mama Liberty) at TPOL.

What’s really going on? Statistics and crime.

Posted on 2019-04-02 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Mama Liberty and I frequently discussed the degree to which we could trust government-generated statistics, and how much of this data was faked, twisted, or fudged/nudged to meet the requirements of the powers-that-be, specifically to keep the … Continue reading →

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Telling them bluntly

Posted on 2019-04-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A few days ago, I published a commentary about “Gungrabbers Anonymous” and mentioned folks in Maryland dealing with the legislature there over new, unconstitutional, immoral, and stupid gun laws.  They are forming a “We will not comply” … Continue reading →

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Reprint: Empowering ourselves

Posted on 2019-03-26 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s note: I am reprinting many of Mama Liberty’s older commentaries, with a few added comments of my own (in italics).  This commentary fits in very well with my recent and upcoming “Gungrabbers Anonymous” and “Tell them bluntly.” By Mama … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Heartland

Posted on 2019-03-25 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This commentary comes from a long-time friend and correspondent in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and South Dakota. I think it shows how liberty works in a small if very widespread community, where in times of crisis, … Continue reading →

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Do we need a “Gungrabbers Anonymous?”

Posted on 2019-03-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Maryland House of Delegates is attempting to take yet another step towards nullifying the Bill of Rights. Maryland gunners and liberty-lovers have begun a “Will Not Comply” movement that saw more than 1,000 witnesses in suitable … Continue reading →

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The tragedy in New Zealand

Posted on 2019-03-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For fifty people to be killed by a single evil man is a tragedy. It is so, regardless of where or who they are, his reasons, or the circumstances.  I grieve with the New Zealanders, and especially … Continue reading →

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Forced “contributions”

Posted on 2019-03-22 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The good people over at the Acton Institute recently published an appeal from East Africa: “Don’t export Germany’s church tax to Africa.” To which I add a hearty “Amen.” The German system is not just a merger … Continue reading →

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Moderate Politicians and Compromise

Posted on 2019-03-21 by TPOL Nathan

I have a compromise for you… you live your life as you see fit, and I’ll live mine.  You keep ALL your stuff and I’ll keep mine. You defend yourself and your family, community from thieves, murderers and scam artists, and so will I. Continue reading →

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Government control over life and death – the battle continues

Posted on 2019-03-19 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Among the many “achievements” of the recently seated Democrat House of Representatives are its attempts to further extend federal government control over our lives and deaths.  Some of this is done in the guise of “better” health … Continue reading →

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A Simple Solution ™ – Greater Justice Under Law

Posted on 2019-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The jury is the heart of Anglo-American justice, historically.  This situation, although never achieving the ideal, was far better than the current hidebound mess Americans (and members of the Commonwealth) are saddled with today. Today, the American … Continue reading →

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