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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.

Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield: Home Front

Posted on 2013-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan: An important part of US military doctrine (and that of most other nations) is called “intelligence preparation of the battlefield” (IPB) – those actions necessary to understand the battlefield and the options available to friendly and threat forces.  It … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10D: Carrying on

Posted on 2013-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

More and more, we see the machinations of the “leaders” in DC (and the State capitals) revealed.  A lot of that this week:  perhaps the powers-that-be simply do not care if we know. Stupid government – Theft by government Salazar: … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10C: Good news – just as a teaser

Posted on 2013-03-07 by TPOL Nathan

Medical news 15-year-old invents new test for early, reliable detection of pancreatic cancer (Mercola.com VIA FND) “Yes, a 15-year-old boy named Jack Andraka has done what scientists with millions of dollars-worth of research grants at their disposal have failed to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10B: Venezuela, Russia, and Schools under tyranny

Posted on 2013-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

Well, well, five days in and the country still continues to hold together, though skating on the edge of disaster.  The violin continues to rest on the credenza by the windows of the Oval Office.  How sad. Yesterday and today, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10A: Environist Tyranny

Posted on 2013-03-04 by TPOL Nathan

Well, last week went by too fast, and too much on my plate, so lets start out with some interesting news items. The MAJOR story – to my mind, at least – is that Sequestration-Armageddon has not yet hit.  I … Continue reading →

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The Sequester – Much ado about nothing

Posted on 2013-03-01 by TPOL Nathan

The horror stories have been dominating the front pages and the web sites for two weeks now: Friday, 3/01/13 is the Apocalypse as far as federal funding and spending and millions of jobs.  Border jumpers are already being released, DoD will … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-09B: Bogus science and new religions

Posted on 2013-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

Bogus Science Peak Oil Production Still Ahead (The American via Daily Policy Digest)  Global crude oil extraction between 2001 and 2011 rose by 10.8 percent to just 5 million metric tons shy of the 4 billion metric mark… Nathan: I … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-09A: Hackers and Sequestrations and Other Stupid Ideas

Posted on 2013-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

American front – Border jumpers Former Mexican Official: Recession, Traffickers, Better Mexican Economy Account for Drop in Migration (CNSNews.com) Nathan: To say nothing of the fact that the American side of the border is collapsing around our ears with the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-08E: Culture wars, otters, and VA letters

Posted on 2013-02-25 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid government tricks – Culture war: women in combat Females in Combat Can Use Birth Control to ‘Regulate or Eliminate Their Periods,’ Advocate Says (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of course, THAT will solve ALL the problems of women in combat – and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-08D: Guns on campus, more

Posted on 2013-02-24 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Alternatives to Self Defense??? Public Schools Installing ‘Panic Buttons’ WGCL-TV reports that these “panic buttons” will immediately place a call to 911 when pushed by school officials.“Once that happens, we send everybody we have to that school … Continue reading →

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