Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Coronavirus? Economic collapse? No, the real threat is government

Posted on 2020-03-18 by TPOL Nathan

So, we continue to see the growing numbers of ill and death from Beer Flu. We hear about people dying in strange ways in strange places. We worry about earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, blizzards and floods, droughts and tornadoes. All … Continue reading →

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Upcoming commentary: opportunities ahead due to coronavirus panic

Posted on 2020-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

A brief preview of the commentary to be published on Thursday morning in The Price of Liberty. We need to remember the opportunities that the Beer Flu Panic is creating as well.  Some key areas: Government decentralization (and even reduction) … Continue reading →

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Tightening the noose – government wants more control

Posted on 2020-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

One of the keys of a free society, especially in the 21st Century, is communications. The current novel coronavirus crisis and the Beer Flu Panic are demonstrating – again – the truth of this statement. Whether or not we are … Continue reading →

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Wyoming and Colorado Fun and Games

Posted on 2020-03-12 by TPOL Nathan

The Denver Post tells us that Wyoming State Government, those evil monsters, are looking at buying a million acres of land and 4 million acres of mineral rights. Including – gasp – some located in Colorado.

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Bogus emergencies and fake sympathy

Posted on 2020-03-10 by TPOL Nathan

Colorado today had declared a “state of emergency.” Or rather, the rich, homosexual playboy “businessman” who bought the governorship has declared the purple-turning-blue “green state” in a state of emergency. Of course, he seems to be fully supported by the … Continue reading →

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Upping the ante … economically and politically

Posted on 2020-03-09 by TPOL Nathan

The spreading of panic for political purposes is in full gear. On this Monday morning we need to remember priorities: Protect yourself from getting sick, yes. Protect yourself from shortages of goods. Protect yourself from drops in stock markets and … Continue reading →

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Even lovers of liberty can sometimes panic – SCOTUS

Posted on 2020-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

This last week, the Supreme Court decided NOT to hear a case against the Trump BATFE banning of bump stocks, declaring them to be “machine guns.” This refusal leaves the interpretation of the regulation (NOT a law) still in effect, … Continue reading →

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Congressional incivility: pots calling kettles black

Posted on 2020-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

“Mommy, mommy, he started it! Chuckie started it!” The facts are pretty clear. I’ve heard the various words screamed, the various texts (or tweets or whatever) sent, and even the opinions of a half-dozen different pundits.

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Why we don’t need to panic – and how to deal with those who do

Posted on 2020-03-05 by TPOL Nathan

See the commentary on panic over coronavirus and politics and other recent commentaries posted about panic. We don’t NEED to panic. So what do we do? Keep ourselves healthy, with plenty of food, water, medicine, and other supplies on hand … Continue reading →

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There are now just TWO “Plan B” alternatives

Posted on 2020-03-04 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday, the not-so-Super Tuesday, supposedly Democrats had three possibilities to get rid of Trump: the three B’s: Bernie, Biden, or Bloomberg. Today, “Mini Mike” (as Trump dismisses him) has thrown in the towel. Half-a-billion dollars down the drain (not even … Continue reading →

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