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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.

The Curtain Rises on the Final Act

Posted on 2013-10-17 by TPOL Nathan

Well, time to wrap it up.  Thanks to Margaret for this story – though of course I’d already heard.  And the handwriting was on the wall: House Passes Deal to Reopen Government (New York Times – Breaking News Wed 16OCT2013, … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps – An American Evil

Posted on 2013-10-16 by TPOL Nathan

The Food Stamp Program, originally created as part of the “New Deal” of the evil monster-in-chief F. D. Roosevelt and reinvented again and again by machine politics and a succession of monsters-in-chief like LBJ and William Jefferson Clinton, is in … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40A: Shutdown, Protests, and Historic Moments

Posted on 2013-10-14 by TPOL Nathan

This weekend may have been a milestone in American history, or may be just another speed bump in the galloping run downhill to oblivion. The great “Government Shutdown” continues (into a holiday weekend and now Day 14) at an 83% … Continue reading →

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Where the Governmental Shutdown is REAL – and People are Angry

Posted on 2013-10-13 by TPOL Nathan

The governmental “Shutdown” is for the most part bogus:  the consensus seems to be that only 17% of all government employees are on furlough:  not expected to get a paycheck on the 15th or 31st of October (remember, even Federal … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39E: World events and home front news

Posted on 2013-10-12 by TPOL Nathan

SHALE GAS – Europe’s COLLAPSE There will be no revolution in Europe (Les Echos) This week, France confirmed its ban on shale gas exploitation and the European Parliament demanded environmental impact studies before all test drilling starts. More obstacles for … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Passing Scene: Vanishing America

Posted on 2013-10-10 by TPOL Nathan

I (as always) have various discussions on a wide range of topics.  Here are several over the past few months to share with readers, and hopefully to generate some good discussion.  Many people are concerned about the way the America … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39D: Stupid is as stupid does

Posted on 2013-10-10 by TPOL Nathan

Politics 2013: Shutdown – Theft by government NIH Stops Therapy Dogs From Visiting Sick Children (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of course, this is NOT “essential” because it is NOT the FedGov’s responsibility to do this – but again, don’t you think that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39C: Stupid government, dangerous people

Posted on 2013-10-09 by TPOL Nathan

The “Messiah” and the Mainstream Media? Why reporters fear Team Obama (New York Post) Many reporters covering national security and government policy in Washington these days are taking precautions to keep their sources from becoming casualties in the Obama administration’s … Continue reading →

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The Government Shutdown – Just a bit more screaming, please

Posted on 2013-10-09 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid government – Theft by government : “Shutdown” Nathan: Okay, we’ve now been in the so-called “Shutdown” for a full week.  Every time I think I’ve said the last thing I want to about it, another news story comes along … Continue reading →

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Steps to Return Some of Our Lost Freedoms

Posted on 2013-10-08 by TPOL Nathan

Bakers Dozen™ Steps to Return Some of Our Lost Freedoms I probably should entitle this a “moderate, minarchist” checklist as part of my hopefully-famous Baker’s Dozen ™ series.  These are intended to be thought-provoking and do NOT reflect my true … Continue reading →

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