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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.

Anthony Gregory’s “Fictionalized Surveillance State”

Posted on 2013-11-14 by TPOL Nathan

The fictionalized surveillance state (Independent Institute, by Anthony Gregory) “Public attitudes toward government spying have correlated to popular cultural trends ever since the 1821 publication of The Spy: A Tale of Neutral Ground, the first American spy novel written by … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-43D: Beer

Posted on 2013-11-14 by TPOL Nathan

Beer Excise Tax Awaits Changes (Daily Policy Digest) There are two competing bills going through Congress right now. The Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act (BEER) Act would halve the standard excise tax rate for beer sold in the United … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-43C: Stupid governments and people

Posted on 2013-11-14 by TPOL Nathan

East Asian front – Stupid government Report: Dozens executed in North Korea “for watching foreign films” (Daily Telegraph) “Eighty people have been executed by firing squad in North Korea for watching foreign films, it has been claimed. South Korea’s JoongAng … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-43B: Stupid people?

Posted on 2013-11-14 by TPOL Nathan

Inventions and technology – Stupid people? This Company Has Developed an Electronic ‘Backpack’ That Installs on a Cockroach Allowing Its Movements to be Controlled With an iPhone (The Blaze) Mama’s Note: Falls into the category of: just because we can? … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-43A: Self Defense

Posted on 2013-11-13 by TPOL Nathan

Self defense – Stupid government Maryland:  USAF sergeant charged with murder for shooting home invaders (Political Outcast) [A USAF technical sergeant has been arrested after shooting and killing a man who broke into his house after being denied access to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42E: Liberty attacked and defended

Posted on 2013-11-11 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid government – Theft by government Feds Spend $1.7 Million To Attract ‘Potential’ Foreign Investment to Ohio (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Whoops!  Where is THIS authorized by the Federal constitution?  Where is this JUSTIFIED by any sane person or reason?  Honestly, folks, … Continue reading →

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Home Front: Evil Cops in America

Posted on 2013-11-09 by TPOL Nathan

A series of articles in the media this week points out what should be an obvious fact:  one of the greatest DIRECT threats to American lives and liberties is an “Institution” that we have created and harbor in our very … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42D: Politics 2013

Posted on 2013-11-09 by TPOL Nathan

A few thoughts on a few political matters and events this week! Racism in government – Politics 2013 Holder may pursue civil rights charges against Zimmerman (Conservative Action Alerts) U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder may pursue civil rights charges against … Continue reading →

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Natural Resources and the Government in America

Posted on 2013-11-08 by TPOL Nathan

Government in the United States in the past half-century has demonstrated a truly amazing ability to damage the economy.  This has been done in several ways: (1)  Denial of natural resources:  Government, in the guise of “conservation” and “protection of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42C: Theft by government and other evils

Posted on 2013-11-08 by TPOL Nathan

Theft by government A Black Box in Your Car? (Los Angeles Times) As America’s road planners struggle to find the cash to mend a crumbling highway system, many are beginning to see a solution in a little black box that … Continue reading →

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