Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42B: Self defense – Stupid government tricks

Posted on 2013-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

Self-defense Colorado: Another School District Arms Staff (Greeley Tribune) The school board decided to hire additional officers or any of the current staff members could go through the extra training courses and obtain permits to have weapons. According to a resolution … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42A: This and That

Posted on 2013-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

Five days work and on the road, so just now getting back to commenting on the news.  Welcome to November and the end of daylight savings time for all of five months! Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – Home front Patients, Firms … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41C:

Posted on 2013-10-31 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – State tyranny 25 States, Unfortunately, Expand Medicaid (The Daily Beast) Twenty-five states, plus the District of Columbia, have now signed on to take part in an aspect of the Affordable Care Act that is both optional … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41B: Federal Evil On Parade

Posted on 2013-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

The War on the West – Stupid government tyranny Kid Cages at School Bus Stops Spark Outrage (Townhall) Serious problems with wolves are not limited to their capacity to kill. They are known carriers of disease that can cause severe … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41A: Stupid government

Posted on 2013-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

Government-run, tax-funded schools – Families Military parents embrace homeschooling (Associated Press) A growing number of military parents want to end the age-old tradition of switching schools for their kids. Nathan: Thanks to Debby and MamaLiberty for this.  This is near … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41D: Abominable Act (ObummerCare) and the “messiah”

Posted on 2013-10-26 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – The “messiah” in charge Administration Grants Itself 3-Month Exemption from Individual Mandate (CNSNews.com) Nathan: So why are we funding Congress?  Is it for the entertainment value?  The “messiah” can do whatever he pleases, and then tell … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41C: Stupid people

Posted on 2013-10-26 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act (ObummerCare)  – Politics 2013 (Stupid people) ObamaCare ACA website broken – GOP to blame: (Politico via the Last Resistance) Facing such intense opposition from congressional Republicans, the administration was in a bunker mentality as it built the enrollment system, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41B: Guns and government stupidity

Posted on 2013-10-24 by TPOL Nathan

Guns are part of American culture and life: part of what MAKES us Americans, and gave us more liberty than anyone else on the planet for a long time.  Today, as with all things “American,” guns are hated.  By many … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41A: Government-ruined schools and society

Posted on 2013-10-23 by TPOL Nathan

Travel and work have delayed commentary-writing this week, but here is a hodgepodge of stories to share (and shudder about): Home front – Stupid cops – Local Tyranny Shocking Russian Travel Alert Warns About US Cops (TheTotalCollapse.com) A shocking report … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40C: Lies and MORE Lies

Posted on 2013-10-19 by TPOL Nathan

Lies and more lies – Economics Has Income Inequality Really Risen? (Manhattan Institute) A variety of approaches show that inequality between the bottom and middle has not grown since the 1980s… Nathan: That we are getting more and more unequal … Continue reading →

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