Category Archives: Commentary on the News

We don’t NEED government

Posted on 2018-02-09 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Ah, it is panic time again as the Congress tries ever so hard to prevent another government shut down. Poor little Senators and Congressmen.  As if they didn’t do it to themselves. And continue to do it. … Continue reading →

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Football and faith and liberty

Posted on 2018-02-08 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This week was the Super Bowl, or the “Easter” of one of America’s most fervent religions, professional football. There are lots of things to note about this event, and the lead up to it and the responses … Continue reading →

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Political clowns

Posted on 2018-01-31 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For years, one of the major “values” of the Fifty States’ – and especially the FedGov’s – politicians has been their entertainment of the masses. The rise of Trump has, of course, made this even more obvious.  … Continue reading →

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Of statehood and flags

Posted on 2018-01-26 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As reported by the Washington Examiner, after elections in 2012 and 2017, the government (at least) of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has decided to get aggressive with Congress, and with the new year, has shown up … Continue reading →

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The art of the deal – January 2018

Posted on 2018-01-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The cries are loud.  Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recinded the Obummer-issued memo telling the nation’s federal prosecutors to leave off on pursuing cannabis pushers and users in the growing number of states that have legalized medical … Continue reading →

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The destruction of business by government

Posted on 2018-01-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For decades, I have seen this happen, and it long precedes my lifetime.  Governments, constantly seeking more and more power (control) and (of course) money, are quick to take advantage of perceived lack of services in (and … Continue reading →

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The terror of liberty

Posted on 2018-01-04 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This popped up on my desktop this morning. That evil state legislature of Oregon, once such a bastion of compassionate concern and care by government, has terrorized its people in this new year of 2018. As reported … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the 21st century police state

Posted on 2017-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) recently sent an email, describing a really bad situation they are trying to help. Here is an edited version of what they published. (With comments by Mama Liberty and me.): … Continue reading →

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Arrogance and evil

Posted on 2017-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The new TrumpTax now seems a done deal, but on Tuesday the 19th of December, it was a bizarre sort of public spectacle as the House and Senate debated it, voted on it, traded back and forth, … Continue reading →

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A merry Christmas, indeed … and an example of liberty

Posted on 2017-12-20 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Fortunately, the Christmas season always brings stories of good things that people do for each other, and here are a couple. On Sunday the 17th of December, when Atlanta Airport had a massive power outage that shut … Continue reading →

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