Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-03A Defense and Not – Our Nannies

NOT Self Defense Texas: Robbery victim wants to thank Good Samaritans who came to his rescue (KHOU-TV) Kevin Dorsey says he hadn’t even closed his car door Thursday night when a man wearing all black and a ski mask put … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-02E: Guns and Liberty

We are going through this incredible, hourly, “guns are evil” business on the news and in the legislatures, and so I’ve dedicated this commentary pretty much to self-defense and other uses of guns, and those who hate and fear them. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-2D, Theft and Rumors and More

Theft by government IRS Warns Employers: Do Not Try to Avoid ObamaCare Insurance Mandate (CNSNews.com) Nathan:  Hobby Lobby, Chick-fil-A and various Catholic charities are the first order of business;  expect the IRS to use armed agents and have FBI, DEA, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-2C, the “messiah” and goons

Home front – Liberty A Thoroughly American Tactic against Tyranny (Freedom Outpost) Nathan:  This article is welcome, because most pro-liberty/pro-freedom sites that are more “conservative” than “libertarian” seem to consciously ignore fully-informed jury “rights” (powers) in the tools available.  This … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-2B: Border Jumpers, Hoploclasts and Theft

Everyone seems to want to steal:  border jumpers steal identities and money from taxpayers, legislators what to steal our guns, Congress (or some of them) want to steal more money (together with the White House).  And of course, a lot … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-2A: Congress and other criminals

Congress in action – Frustration More Than 30,000 Sign WH Petition Calling for Cut in Congressional Salaries (CNSNews.com) Nathan: I am sure that most of those signing it realize that it makes not one bit of difference, that Congress AND … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-01D: Volunteer Thugs and the “messiah”

Local Thuggery – Nazgul Denver:85-year-old accused of felony assault with cane (9News.com, Denver) Nathan: Debby found this story yesterday evening on 9News Investigates (Denver Station), but it turned out to be even MORE outrageous than the original story, as reported … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-01C: New Year’s Blues

Stupid Cop Tricks Former Utah Patrolwoman Accused of Faking DUIs (Yahoo) A class-action lawsuit has been filed against a former Utah Highway Patrol trooper and her superiors alleging that she filed false DUI charges during her career. The department fired Lisa … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-01B – Stupid government = stupid laws

Home Front – Stupid Government Massachusetts: Concord first US city to ban plastic water bottles (USNews) Thanks to Jeffrey for pointing out this story.  Here are his comments: “The town that witnessed the first live rounds fired during the American … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-01A: Let Freedom Ring

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Let the bells ring out, and proclaim liberty to all the land. Just a few stories, but lots of thoughts about them, to start out this new year! Home front – War against crime – Stupid cop … Continue reading →

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