Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14D: Bombing and death and taxes

Posted on 2013-04-19 by TPOL Nathan

Congratulations: if you are a “typical” or “average” US Citizen, today you have “freedom” from federal taxes for 2013 starting today.  That is, of course, INCOME taxes: you still have to worry about: Social security (FICA) taxes Medicare and Medicaid … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14C: Other than bombings…

Posted on 2013-04-18 by TPOL Nathan

Two days past the “horrific” Boston Bombing – and that is of course virtually ALL the news media -mainstream or not- has been talking about for the past 48 hours.  And I will talk about it – to a point.  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14B: More murder and terrorism

Posted on 2013-04-17 by TPOL Nathan

Culture wars: killing babies Murdering Babies: All child killers are NOT equal (Jewish World Review)[According to the media] The beheading of babies is a “local crime,” but coverage of a whiny Georgetown student who wanted government-subsidized birth control, a stupid … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14A: Bombings and other murders

Posted on 2013-04-16 by TPOL Nathan

The terrorist bombing of the Boston Marathon on the “official” observance of Patriot’s Day is a horrific act and most likely involved multiple people of unknown affiliations.  Indeed, in any unprovoked and evil attack like this, it is very likely … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13D: Congress and Such Stuff

Posted on 2013-04-14 by TPOL Nathan

End of the week – several more nails in the coffin of the old Republic and our last, residual freedoms and liberty. Congress in action – Self-defense rights dead Senate Filibuster Dead; Gun Law Debates to Begin (CNN) Because of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13C: More Police State Blues

Posted on 2013-04-12 by TPOL Nathan

Hoplophobes & Hoploclasts Chris Matthews: NRA Wants ‘Guns on Demand Like You’re Buying a Hershey Bar’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Not quite, Chris.  Handguns, like prescription drugs and computer games and gasoline and other items that are easily shoplifted and high-value items, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13B: Police State Blues

Posted on 2013-04-11 by TPOL Nathan

Self-defense – Stupid government thugs Massachusetts man facing charges for killing bear in his own backyard (CBS) – A 76-year-old Auburn man is facing charges after killing a bear in his backyard. Richard Ahlstrand told WBZ-TV he was stocking his bird … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2013-04-10 by TPOL Nathan

East Asian front – Tranzis and Communists Chen Guangcheng: China Can’t Expect a ‘Savior,’ Reform Must Come From Grassroots (CNSNews.com) Nathan: The “people” led by the cadre of the Communist Party, no doubt. Home front – Crash of 2009 3.6 … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-12D: Roads and economics and stupid government

Posted on 2013-04-06 by TPOL Nathan

We are seeing a lot going on this week.  North Korea has declared war on the Republic of Korea and the United States and said that they will use nuclear weapons to attack both them and Texas; yet no one … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-12C: Immigrants and travel and more

Posted on 2013-04-05 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – TSA thuggery Flight Attendants Recruit Passengers to Sign ‘No Knives’ Petition (CNSNews.com) Nathan: The companies’ right, of course, to opportune their passengers on ANYthing.  The fascist relationship between TSA and the airlines and the unions is in … Continue reading →

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