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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.

Thoughts on the Passing Scene: Vanishing America

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

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

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

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

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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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39B: Religions and government and guns

Religion 2013 – Politics 2013 Pope Francis calls on the Church to divest itself of ‘worldliness’ (RawStory.com) In an address to the poor, he said: “Many of you have been stripped down by this savage world that does not give … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39A: African collapse – Government “shutdown”

African Collapse – Islamic war: African front – Stupid government During Siege at Kenyan Mall, Government Forces Seemed Slow to Respond (NY Times)  NAIROBI, Kenya — When the first shots of automatic gunfire burst out, Raju, a member of a … Continue reading →

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The Coming Civil War? Oathkeepers’ dilemma

Are things in this nation heating up?  Today’s little DC street scene (reminding so much of Deadwood’s and Hill City’s daily gunfights during the tourist season, except for (maybe) the real blood) is a reminder of just how on edge … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38C: Government’s wars and the abyss

The nation seems to be staggering into the abyss, as today’s stories hint. Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – War on Some Elderly NIH Offering Grants to Study ‘Palliative Care’ for Elderly, Even in ERs and ICUs (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Bad as the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38B: Feral “humans” and stupid government

More and more, it is clear that basic human values are not being passed on to new generations from their parents and grandparents, and when those who lack these values are in turn having and “raising” children, the problem expands, … Continue reading →

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