Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-51A: Abominations at year end

Posted on 2013-12-30 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – The “messiah” President Enrolls in Cheapest ‘Bronze’ Plan But Won’t Use It; No Subsidy (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Seems that since HE has enrolled in his own program, that the White House should be forced to cut millions … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-50B: Stupid, corrupt government

Posted on 2013-12-25 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan: This may be my last posting for this week, but check back anyway!  Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Stupid (corrupt) government ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ leak investigators now target of leak probe (McClatchy DC) More than two years after … Continue reading →

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Chicken Little is Alive and Well (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-50A)

Posted on 2013-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

Chicken Little News – Everyone’s going to die!!!! Dramatic decline in industrial agriculture could herald ‘peak food’ (Raw Story) Mama’s Note: Couldn’t scare anyone with “peak oil” anymore, so they’ve moved on.  Of course, people are not using something like … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-49C: Home front attacks

Posted on 2013-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

Self defense – Home front Fake Delivery Men Rob, Pistol Whip Elderly Couple In Dorchester (CBS Boston) Mama’s Note: Hard to understand why people would open the door to strangers, especially in a city. Of course, I’m armed when I … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-49B: Free Trade, Tranzis, and Culture Wars

Posted on 2013-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

Trade is the most basic of human activities outside the family:  I have something that you want, and you have something that I want.  We each know how MUCH we want, so voluntarily, and without any real coercion (unless the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-49A: Islamic evil, Islamic wars

Posted on 2013-12-19 by TPOL Nathan

In today’s world, there are many evil things.  Some evils are primarily damaging to those who practice them: gambling, fornication, homosexuality, and similar vices.  We can and must leave those alone and let them do their own thing.  Some are … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48D: Self defense and cops and teachers

Posted on 2013-12-19 by TPOL Nathan

Self-defense – Cops Armed suspect shot while attempting to rob off-duty D.C. cop (Guns.com) Mama’s Note: But of course, if the intended victim had not been a cop “only one,” they would probably be dead or at least robbed because … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48C: Stupid people and Congress

Posted on 2013-12-15 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Congress in action – Stupid people Professors question enforceability of 3-D printer legislation (The Daily Pennsylvanian) “While it is now illegal [sic] to use 3-D printers to manufacture firearms without proper licensing, some Penn professors question the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48A/B: Political correctness and other evils

Posted on 2013-12-14 by TPOL Nathan

Many of the stories today are about events that are the result of political correctness, and show that freedom of speech, a basic, God-given right for all people, is not recognized by many people and organizations today, whether it is … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-47C: Long Term Lies and Problems: Congress, Economy

Posted on 2013-12-13 by TPOL Nathan

The first stories today illustrate the long-term problems that government brings to the table.  First we have the corruption and backroom dealing and hypocrisy which is a “system feature” of Congress and legislatures in the nation and around the world.  … Continue reading →

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