Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-45C

Posted on 2012-10-25 by TPOL Nathan

Crash of 2009 – Free enterprise US may soon become world’s top oil producer (online WSJ) “U.S. oil output is surging so fast that the United States could soon overtake Saudi Arabia as the world’s biggest producer. Driven by high … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-45B – Stupid People

Posted on 2012-10-24 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid people Parched in the West but Shipping Water to China, Bale by Bale (Wall Street Journal) Alfalfa is a water-guzzling crop, and the amount that was exported to China in 2012 is enough to supply the annual consumption of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-45A – South Dakota politicians RIP

Posted on 2012-10-24 by TPOL Nathan

News of the week and Commentary from a Libertarian Point of View This week is starting out with a definite downside for South Dakota, having lost two of her best-known sons in a matter of a few hours. George S. … Continue reading →

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The Republic of Lakotah – Why? (Part 4)

Posted on 2012-10-24 by TPOL Nathan

This is the fourth part of my review of Stephen Lendman’s article about Russell Means’ re-proclamation of the “Republic of Lakota.” As I was writing this, the unexpected (though not surprising) occurred: Russell Means (Oyate Wacinyapin) died at age 72 … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-44B: This and that

Posted on 2012-10-21 by TPOL Nathan

More from a very long week! Stupid government tricks – Government-run, tax-funded schools Minnesota bans free college education (SLATE.com) NATHAN:  This issue, according to the article, was resolved favorably, but it STILL points out that education isn’t about “the children” … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-44A: Hoploclasts and Environists

Posted on 2012-10-21 by TPOL Nathan

Due to travels and work (about 2,300 miles on the road) this week, I’ve had little chance to do the usual in-depth review of the news and provide comments in detail.  However, here are some things that just cry out … Continue reading →

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The Republic of Lakotah – Who? (Part 3)

Posted on 2012-10-18 by TPOL Nathan

In Parts 1 and 2, I looked at a recent article by Stephen Lendman concerning a recent “re-proclamation” by Russell Means of the “Republic of Lakotah” and the various things wrong with both Lendman’s report and Means’ claims. The article … Continue reading →

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The Republic of Lakotah – Wrong? (Part 2)

Posted on 2012-10-15 by TPOL Nathan

In part 1, I addressed the first part of Lendman’s article about Russell Means’ fresh proclamation of the independence of the “Republic of Lakotah” on 29 SEP 2012.  This continues my discussion of Stephen Lendman’s article. I have omitted Lendman’s … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #12-43F: Police state and winter in America

Posted on 2012-10-13 by TPOL Nathan

A cold, damp morning in the Four Corners, after a day of thunderstorms with rain and a little hail: not so nice in the Black Hills and West River: no moisture at all, though warm enough for mid-October. But the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-43E: Politics’ Stench

Posted on 2012-10-13 by TPOL Nathan

Well, it really is Friday, but it feels like another Monday.  New and old projects all jumbled, and further behind on work and projects, like everyone else in the family.  And just in case people WANT to hear about that … Continue reading →

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