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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.

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-10D: Hype and Fear

Posted on 2014-03-15 by TPOL Nathan

Good afternoon!  Another week is nearly done, and we can rest up for the next one, right?  Meanwhile, some thoughts worth sharing (I hope and think) about news the last several days. One thing in the news that is getting … Continue reading →

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Crimes of government: daily harm, daily death (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-10C)

Posted on 2014-03-14 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Every day, I see a dozen or more news stories which describe how government, at some level, for some reason, has harmed people.  Sometimes a government agent has killed or maimed yet another innocent person, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-10B: Economy and hatred

Posted on 2014-03-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good afternoon.  Cold weather again in the news today, at least in the Northeast.  Another excuse, maybe, for our beloved masters in DC to have a day off work. Driving across country this morning, I heard the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-10A: Congress and other thugs

Posted on 2014-03-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, after a long weekend hiatus from my column, dealing with all kinds of fun things.  Almost as much “fun” as in DC this week. Incredibly, Diane Feinstein, in an act of incredible hypocrisy, denounced the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09E: Nanny state and culture warfare

Posted on 2014-03-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Having talked about stupidity for several days, let me move on (or back) to the nanny state and all the culture war type evils we find today. Our beloved nanny of nanny agencies, the Department … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09D: More Stupidity, especially about Russia

Posted on 2014-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, as we enjoy a nice clear morning in the Four Corners, and hope that you are warm and safe.  After the last column on stupidity, a whole bunch of interesting stories illustrating more stupidity showed … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09C: Stupidity high and low

Posted on 2014-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, to all my “non-stupid” readers.  It is so easy to get frustrated with the demonstrated lack of competence across the board these days. DHS tells the Romeike Family “you can stay”, just the day after … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09B: Political Games

Posted on 2014-03-05 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good morning!  We see a lot of politics games being played here at home this week.  Here are a few. The folks over at Godfather Politics make a mighty interesting point: if the [putative] President of the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09A: Free Americans

Posted on 2014-03-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  There are still people in this formerly united States that live free, who – while maintaining a low profile – are able to enjoy their liberties in some small ways.  I found a few stories … Continue reading →

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Connecticut, the “Police State”

Posted on 2014-03-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Connecticut is nicknamed the “Constitution State” because it claims to have been the first polity in history with a written constitution (the Fundamental Orders, published in 1638).  Apparently the fifth state to ratify the Constitution, Connecticut has … Continue reading →

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