Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09E: Nanny state and culture warfare

Posted on 2014-03-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Having talked about stupidity for several days, let me move on (or back) to the nanny state and all the culture war type evils we find today. Our beloved nanny of nanny agencies, the Department … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09D: More Stupidity, especially about Russia

Posted on 2014-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, as we enjoy a nice clear morning in the Four Corners, and hope that you are warm and safe.  After the last column on stupidity, a whole bunch of interesting stories illustrating more stupidity showed … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09C: Stupidity high and low

Posted on 2014-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, to all my “non-stupid” readers.  It is so easy to get frustrated with the demonstrated lack of competence across the board these days. DHS tells the Romeike Family “you can stay”, just the day after … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09B: Political Games

Posted on 2014-03-05 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good morning!  We see a lot of politics games being played here at home this week.  Here are a few. The folks over at Godfather Politics make a mighty interesting point: if the [putative] President of the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09A: Free Americans

Posted on 2014-03-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  There are still people in this formerly united States that live free, who – while maintaining a low profile – are able to enjoy their liberties in some small ways.  I found a few stories … Continue reading →

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Connecticut, the “Police State”

Posted on 2014-03-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Connecticut is nicknamed the “Constitution State” because it claims to have been the first polity in history with a written constitution (the Fundamental Orders, published in 1638).  Apparently the fifth state to ratify the Constitution, Connecticut has … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-08D: Lies and Liars

Posted on 2014-02-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and welcome to the last day of February, 2014. 65% of Small Businesses to See Rate Increases Due to Obamacare Rules, according to  the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary.  The … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-08B: Flash glances and trouble brewing

Posted on 2014-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Let’s start with some really quick glances at news the beginning of this week. Vilsack: Inner City ‘Minority’ Child ‘Doesn’t Even Know What a Tomato Is’ not just rude and insulting, but a lie. Taliban Says It’s … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-08C: Secession and Nullification

Posted on 2014-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Governors were upset about the proposed budget cuts for military forces and gutting the National Guard budget, manpower, and missions.  But some are upset about more than just that.  Sure, it is politics as usual, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-08A: Hope?

Posted on 2014-02-24 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Is there any hope left?  Every week, I see another half-dozen articles about the growing tyranny and brutality of the various governments in these formerly united States of America.  Every week, I learn of yet another group … Continue reading →

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