Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Passports, papers, yellow stars and “(health) Nazis”

Posted on 2021-04-25 by TPOL Nathan

We have some interesting times – as always. Libertarians are at odds with one another concerning “vaccination passports” (VPP) for COVID-19. The issues are government and private business powers and rights, privacy, and efficacy. Let’s look at this in more … Continue reading →

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Trump, Biden, and the border(s)

Posted on 2021-04-23 by TPOL Nathan

Despite what he (and supporters) claimed to be his best efforts, The Donald failed in a LOT of ways to accomplish everything he supposedly set out to do. This is especially true regarding the U.S.-Mexican border. (And U.S.-Canadian line, but … Continue reading →

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“Second Amendment Time” nears

Posted on 2021-04-20 by TPOL Nathan

Note: still catching up on commentary from the past several weeks. This was news a week and a half ago, but I think it is important to discuss. Just as Cuomo and de Blasio have revealed their deep hatred of … Continue reading →

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Power corrupts and …

Posted on 2021-04-10 by TPOL Nathan

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. Let’s look at one of the latest poster-children for this saying. But first, consider the saying itself. Our readers are certainly familiar with this famous statement and fundamental principle as stated by John Dalberg, Lord Acton. … Continue reading →

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What are people scared of? (Guest column)

Posted on 2021-04-06 by TPOL Nathan

This was the question a friend asked a correspondent of ours, a few days ago: ‘Why are people scared to the point where they are buying up all the guns and ammo in the USA? Marty Bugg’s reply is worth … Continue reading →

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A quick look at the LP 2021

Posted on 2021-04-04 by TPOL Nathan

Whatever happened to the Libertarian Party? Does anyone remember “The Party of Principle” and a group of people who were willing to endure being abused in the political process in order to face down the “Omnipotent State?” Now, the Nevada … Continue reading →

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Cities and their suicide: the example of New York

Posted on 2021-04-03 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes said that cities do not die natural deaths.  Rather, they commit suicide.  They fail to maintain essential infrastructure, like letting their harbors and channels silt up. Or accept things like lead and sewage in their water supply, … Continue reading →

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Fool me once…

Posted on 2021-04-02 by TPOL Nathan

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me XX times? I was reminded of that old saying when I again saw this headline: “Top epidemiologist on Covid surge: “Get ready… We are walking into … Continue reading →

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Drought, wildfire and the American dream

Posted on 2021-03-29 by TPOL Nathan

Drought and wildfires are constantly with us. This summer and fall are expected to be particularly bad for both according to many forecasters and predictions. Some areas are hard hit, and some have been very bad in the past. Now, … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the United Kingdom

Posted on 2021-03-26 by TPOL Nathan

For decades, the Berlin Wall and the Inner-German Border (IGB) stood as often loud (and fatal) declarations that the subject population – the people – of East Germany were forbidden from leaving or escaping their land without government permission. We … Continue reading →

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