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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.

Privacy and shopping

Posted on 2017-12-09 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Both Mike and “Slave Larry” make some excellent observations about privacy, tracking, and stores – and as Mama Liberty pointed out, all the others who can use that data being collected. (see the commentary “Cashless society and … Continue reading →

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Doomed, doomed, I say

Posted on 2017-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton An interesting article was posted at The American Conservative once again proclaiming the death of the American fleet carrier. To many of us, that comes as no news at all. The vulnerability of flattops has been known … Continue reading →

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Cashless society and privacy?

Posted on 2017-12-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A friend recently complained about how the ads he sees on-line are more and more targeted to him, personally. He clicked on a link on one website that led him to an Amazon page (where he could … Continue reading →

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Fame, wealth, and power, and the greatest of these is… (Part 2 – dealing with predators)

Posted on 2017-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In part 1, I tried to dissect this current rash of exposing and (supposedly) punishing sexual predators. Although sexual predation (and abuse) are endemic in human society, those in power, with wealth and influence, and who are … Continue reading →

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Predator alert or witch hunt? (Part 1 – dealing with predators)

Posted on 2017-12-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As we’ve discussed before, the sudden explosion of reports, action, and admission of sexual predation against children and women is notable. It is also continuing. Indeed, it can be characterized as being a matter of hysteria. Is … Continue reading →

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The approaching doom of human history?

Posted on 2017-12-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I4U News has a blaring headline, “Sea Level Rise Could Swallow 13,000 Archeological Sites in US.”  A similar MIC story starts out, “Human history may soon be in serious trouble…”  The stories refer to a technical paper … Continue reading →

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Flyover country? Alternatives for Korea

Posted on 2017-12-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton By now, I’m sure everyone has heard that Illustrious Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has successfully launched their latest and greatest ICBM.  As reported in Zero Hedge, the Hwasong-15 apparently does have the range … Continue reading →

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2nd Amendment redux – another state!

Posted on 2017-12-02 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just hours after posting my commentary on the Nazgul denying hearing cases in Florida (on open carry) and Maryland (prohibiting ownership of “assault weapons”), the State of Hawai’i demonstrated yet another massive threat to the freedom of … Continue reading →

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Mistakes in American history?

Posted on 2017-12-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In a recent article in the FFF website, Mr. Jacob Hornberger identifies the creation of the “national-security-state” as being the worst mistake in US history.  He then goes on a rather wide-ranging diatribe against the last dozen … Continue reading →

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Is it right?

Posted on 2017-12-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Can we not learn how to defend ourselves AND be kind and inclusive?  Can we not show respect and tolerance for others by understanding how not to offend?  Can we not exercise free speech without being condemned … Continue reading →

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