Category Archives: Commentary on the News

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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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40B: Minor matters

Posted on 2013-10-18 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan:  Compared to the cave by the Congress, all this other stuff (for now) is minor stuff not to be  worried much about.  Or is it? Home Front – Tyranny on an Integrated Scale Federal Healthcare Law Used to Take … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40A: Shutdown, Protests, and Historic Moments

Posted on 2013-10-14 by TPOL Nathan

This weekend may have been a milestone in American history, or may be just another speed bump in the galloping run downhill to oblivion. The great “Government Shutdown” continues (into a holiday weekend and now Day 14) at an 83% … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39E: World events and home front news

Posted on 2013-10-12 by TPOL Nathan

SHALE GAS – Europe’s COLLAPSE There will be no revolution in Europe (Les Echos) This week, France confirmed its ban on shale gas exploitation and the European Parliament demanded environmental impact studies before all test drilling starts. More obstacles for … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39D: Stupid is as stupid does

Posted on 2013-10-10 by TPOL Nathan

Politics 2013: Shutdown – Theft by government NIH Stops Therapy Dogs From Visiting Sick Children (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of course, this is NOT “essential” because it is NOT the FedGov’s responsibility to do this – but again, don’t you think that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39C: Stupid government, dangerous people

Posted on 2013-10-09 by TPOL Nathan

The “Messiah” and the Mainstream Media? Why reporters fear Team Obama (New York Post) Many reporters covering national security and government policy in Washington these days are taking precautions to keep their sources from becoming casualties in the Obama administration’s … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39B: Religions and government and guns

Posted on 2013-10-08 by TPOL Nathan

Religion 2013 – Politics 2013 Pope Francis calls on the Church to divest itself of ‘worldliness’ (RawStory.com) In an address to the poor, he said: “Many of you have been stripped down by this savage world that does not give … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39A: African collapse – Government “shutdown”

Posted on 2013-10-07 by TPOL Nathan

African Collapse – Islamic war: African front – Stupid government During Siege at Kenyan Mall, Government Forces Seemed Slow to Respond (NY Times)  NAIROBI, Kenya — When the first shots of automatic gunfire burst out, Raju, a member of a … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38C: Government’s wars and the abyss

Posted on 2013-10-04 by TPOL Nathan

The nation seems to be staggering into the abyss, as today’s stories hint. Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – War on Some Elderly NIH Offering Grants to Study ‘Palliative Care’ for Elderly, Even in ERs and ICUs (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Bad as the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38B: Feral “humans” and stupid government

Posted on 2013-10-03 by TPOL Nathan

More and more, it is clear that basic human values are not being passed on to new generations from their parents and grandparents, and when those who lack these values are in turn having and “raising” children, the problem expands, … Continue reading →

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