Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Honesty, yes … but about what? And more examples of the world going bonkers.

Posted on 2019-01-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nahtan Barton As the FedGov sets a new record for government shutdowns (even though it is a very limited one), 2019 is starting out as an epic year of weirdness and frankly, insanity. Before I provide more examples, here … Continue reading →

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France – time for another revolution? or just another rebellion?

Posted on 2019-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Since the middle of November, the streets of Paris and of other cities in La Belle France have seen weekends of protests by the “Yellow Vests,” decrying the massive fuel tax increase and other policies of the … Continue reading →

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Government shutdown – two weeks and counting

Posted on 2019-01-04 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Wow.  Two weeks now.  What a situation! (Please tell me, honestly, has this government shutdown REALLY created any problems for you?  Really?) I should point out that the longest government shutdown in the last fifty years was … Continue reading →

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Open rebellion?

Posted on 2018-12-27 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This news comes from New Jersey, a “blue state” with a long history of abuses and tyrannical enactments. According to AmmoLand and World Net Daily, perhaps as many as one million residents of New Jersey have failed … Continue reading →

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Too much time on their hands…

Posted on 2018-12-26 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I don’t know how long the legislative sessions of the sovereign State of Michigan are, but… According to a story from the Daily Wire, it is apparently too long – way too long. Obviously, all the important … Continue reading →

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Shocking – a good idea from an unlikely source

Posted on 2018-12-25 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Sometimes, people can shock you.  Maybe it is the bully that runs out into the street to rescue a kitten (or even one of his victims) from being hit. Sometimes it is the three-year-old who can’t remember … Continue reading →

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Just shut down and stay that way

Posted on 2018-12-24 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Although I disagree with my brother Phil Robertson on many things both religious and political, his comments as posted at The Blaze make me want to hug him.  He’s cut straight to the point.  (You can also … Continue reading →

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Illegal immigrants, government, and Jesus (part 2)

Posted on 2018-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Last commentary I lamented the death of the young Guatemalan girl, while in custody of the Border Patrol in New Mexico.  The tragedy, like so many others was a direct result of government policies and actions. That … Continue reading →

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It’s about the children – get rid of gravel trucks!

Posted on 2018-12-10 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As part of my environmental work, I subscribe to Aggregates Manager, whose daily newsletter carried an article this morning about a fatality in Texas. A gravel truck tee-boned a vehicle with four people, injuring three and killing … Continue reading →

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Bush 41 – now history

Posted on 2018-12-04 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For the next twenty-five days, the flags of the Fifty States will fly at half-staff, for yet another fallen leader and veteran. With the huge state funeral coming on Wednesday the 5th, we will again hear all … Continue reading →

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