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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, #12-52A

Posted on 2012-12-12 by TPOL Nathan

As a preface, somehow, I got my numbering mixed up.  This is the week of the 9th of December, the second full week of the last month of the year, and two more weeks to go, but I’m up to … Continue reading →

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Rearranging the seats on the Titanic

Posted on 2012-12-12 by TPOL Nathan

Today I had not one, but TWO political pollsters call me with extensive surveys. One, actually for my son (but since he was gone, they let me answer) was from Oregon, as I figured when he called the South Dakota capital “Pi-erre” instead of the correct “Pier.” The pollster had the usual either-or and limited-choice questions (Anarchist, Self-Governor and even Libertarian were NOT on the list of political affiliations, for instance). Continue reading →

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“Public schools” and their dangers

Posted on 2012-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

Do Schools Kill Creativity? (TED via Huffington Post) A friend (thanks, Steve!) sent me the above with these thoughts: “The link above is from a group called ‘TED’. In the video the speaker does, I THINK, a good job of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-51B: Home Front

Posted on 2012-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

Home Front: TSA Thuggery and Congress in Action Is TSA dead? (Huntington Post) One by one, panelists took turns excoriating the agency charged with protecting America’s transportation systems. It was plainly clear why Pistole was a no-show, and it had … Continue reading →

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Holder and other haters of Guns and Liberty

Posted on 2012-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

Our right to self-defense:  Guns and Holder Earlier this week, a friend sent me an “urgent” message to log in at USA Today and give my opinion on an issue: Attorney General Eric Holder, has already said this is one … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-50: This and That

Posted on 2012-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

Theft by government Current US Regime Borrowed More Money Than in All Previous Administrations Combined (VisiontoAmerica.com) At the close of business on Jan. 20, 2009, when President Barack Obama was inaugurated, the national debt stood at $10,626,877,048,913.08, according to the Treasury. At … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #12-50E – States and guns

Posted on 2012-11-30 by TPOL Nathan

Home Front Best/worst run states in America (24/7 Wall Street): Based on several dozen factors, here is the business publication’s listing, in part: 1.  North Dakota 2.  Wyoming 3.  Nebraska 4.  Utah 5.  Iowa 6.  Alaska 7.  South Dakota …. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-50C: Military and more

Posted on 2012-11-30 by TPOL Nathan

Military – Stupid government tricks Breaking Private Manning (CounterPunch by Michael Ratner) “By the time the 23-year-old soldier’s court martial starts on February 4, 2013, Bradley Manning will have spent 983 days in prison, including nine months in solitary confinement, … Continue reading →

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Military: women in combat (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #12-50D)

Posted on 2012-11-30 by TPOL Nathan

Military – Stupid people tricks ACLU sues over policy barring women from ground combat (Reuters) “The American Civil Liberties Union sued on Tuesday on behalf of four U.S. servicewomen to challenge a longstanding policy barring women from thousands of ground … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-50B: Culture wars and more

Posted on 2012-11-27 by TPOL Nathan

A medley of news this morning! Nazgul-in-chief? – Culture wars|Justice Ginsburg: We Need An All-Female Supreme Court (CNSNews.com) Nathan et al: Stupid!  My younger son agrees with her; he says that is great, so that the country can tear itself … Continue reading →

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