Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-21A: Self-defense and Stupidity

Posted on 2013-05-30 by TPOL Nathan

Work and travel have again conspired this week to delay commentaries!  But there is lots going on. European collapse – Self-defense Swedes Take to the Streets to Defend Their Neighborhoods (Publicerat, Sweden) Stockholm. Faced by another night of terror at … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-20D: More stupid government abroad and at home

Posted on 2013-05-27 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid Government – European Collapse Five Euro Note Won’t Buy You Soda (La Republcia (Italy) The Italian daily’s reporters tried using the new “Europa series” banknotes in machines used to purchase tickets, consumer goods and other items in ten Italian … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-20C: This and that

Posted on 2013-05-25 by TPOL Nathan

The “messiah” – Killing Obama ‘Respects Inherent Dignity of Every Human Life’—When Deciding Whether to Abort Terrorists (CNSNews.com) Nathan:  Cute headline, and seemingly true.  Of course, the squatter at 1600 PA is not alone in this: he is one of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News 313-20B: Stupid government and more

Posted on 2013-05-25 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act – Stupid government Sebelius: ‘Expanding Access to Health Coverage Is a Responsibility Belonging Chiefly to National Governments’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Funny, funny, but perhaps she can show us just where we can find this “responsibility” in the US Constitution?  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-20A: Tyranny American-style

Posted on 2013-05-24 by TPOL Nathan

Hoploclasts & Hoplophobes – Government-run Theft-funded institutions Bloomberg Uses Commencement Speech to Push Gun Control, Rail Against ‘Extremist’ NRA (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Several people have pointed out that this seems to be the “marching orders” given to the Tranzi speakers for … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-19D: Nanny state – Police state

Posted on 2013-05-19 by TPOL Nathan

A few stories from this week I meant to cover earlier! The “messiah” – Islamic wars: Arab street revolt Obama: State Dep’t. That Didn’t Interview Clinton ‘Investigated Every Element’ of Benghazi (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of COURSE they did – just like … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-19C: Colorado, Police State of

Posted on 2013-05-18 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Tyranny Colorado applies to be drone testing ground (9News.com) A bi-partisan letter of support signed by Gov. Hickenlooper and every member of Colorado’s congressional delegation, except Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Co) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Co), urges the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-19B: Schools and Institutions

Posted on 2013-05-15 by TPOL Nathan

Government-ruined, theft-funded schools – Stupid people School Moms Not Happy with U.S. Public Education System (Friedman Foundation) Sixty-one percent of K-12 school moms believe that U.S. public schools have “gotten off on the wrong track”… Nathan: No wonder we are … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-19A: Distractions

Posted on 2013-05-14 by TPOL Nathan

The weekend (and much of last week) seems to have had a lot of news that is not THAT important politically or economically, but makes a very fine distraction from more important news and issues.  We have the IRS 2012 … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-17C: Environists and Culture Wars

Posted on 2013-05-12 by TPOL Nathan

Environists – Theft by Government Indiana: Biodiesel from Corn Residue Economical? (Technology Review) Within a year, a pilot plant in Indiana will start converting the stalks and leaves of corn plants into diesel and jet fuel. The plant will use … Continue reading →

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