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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.

Baker’s Dozen (TM) things that government fears

Posted on 2016-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Baker’s Dozen ™ Things that Government Fears 1. People who can reason and absorb and analyze information. Their intelligence and rationality make them a threat to government, as they are less likely to respond to propaganda and … Continue reading →

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Sand in the gas tank?

Posted on 2016-12-18 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Bad as sand in the gears is, traditionally sand in the gas tank – the fuel supply – is a lot worse. Although there are those who debunk this claim, together with the idea of sugar in … Continue reading →

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Was he right?

Posted on 2016-12-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Do you have any idea who said this? “You can’t be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.” I guess I can sorta agree with this, but I’d rather … Continue reading →

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Sand in the gears, sand in the tank?

Posted on 2016-12-16 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The free market is a thing of incredible complexity and benefit, and indeed a thing of beauty. Although not consciously designed by anyone (except, perhaps, for God Himself), yet operated and fine-tuned and managed by millions if … Continue reading →

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Spreading nonsense

Posted on 2016-12-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Like the farmers who operate dairies and confined feeder operations have to do with some of the byproducts of their animal husbandry, so apparently the Foundation for Economic Education seems to betray its purpose by spreading a … Continue reading →

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The enormous cruelty of modern government.

Posted on 2016-12-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The story of a man recently denied clemency by the murdering thug still infesting 1600 PA is told by MSN together with brief mentions of other people in similar circumstances. Apparently part of the tyrant’s “legacy” is … Continue reading →

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Camel in the tent #1: Driver’s Licenses

Posted on 2016-12-14 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Author’s Note: Hopefully the first in a series of commentaries on specific items which have contributed to the destruction of our liberties here in the Fifty States. There are many, which are often ignored as we deal … Continue reading →

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What if? Part 3

Posted on 2016-12-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In August, I had a two-part commentary featuring a “what-if” scenario for the near future, then talking about preparing for such things. With the election nearing its end (the casting of votes by the Electoral College on … Continue reading →

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A big welcome to liberals and even Tranzis

Posted on 2016-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton A BIG welcome to our liberal friends – and even a few Tranzis, I hope! As Larry Correia, science fiction writer and somewhat libertarian, pointed out in his recent excellent column, “A Handy Guide for Liberals Who … Continue reading →

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The Evils of Public Schools – Revisited

Posted on 2016-12-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I have not spoken poorly and with contempt for the government-run, tax-funded “public schools” for a while (except for those “affirming” the hurt of their little snowflakes over the recent election), so it is time to take … Continue reading →

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