Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

A principled stand – freedom of self-defense

By Nathan Barton Since Mama Liberty (Susan Callaway – Lady Susan) began publishing, this publication has had a few very solid principles.  As her successor (not replacement: I cannot replace her), I hold to these same principles. One of these … Continue reading →

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I Remember Earth (Redux)

(Nathan – Years ago, the founder of The Price of Liberty (whom we always called Lady Susan) wrote this snippet of science fiction). Sadly, she never do anything further with the idea, like developing it into any more than a … Continue reading →

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Political correctness gone rancid

Let’s face the truth. All of us practice political correctness to some degree. For example, we generally are smart enough to “not tick off the doc” (paraphrasing Tom Knapp’s recent comment). We don’t tell the M.D. that the chiropractors and … Continue reading →

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Worshipping the “State”

Peter stood up with the others and told the Sanhedrin, “We must obey God rather than man.” Joshua ben Nun addressed the entire assembly of Israel, and told them, “Choose you this day whom you will serve. But as for … Continue reading →

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Contra government – makes more sense?

Years ago, Ronald Reagan (not exactly a libertarian hero, I admit) said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” Everything we see in this messed-up world today proves … Continue reading →

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Writing about liberty… and other thoughts

My apologies to readers – posting of commentaries has been pretty uneven here recently. A combination of press of work for clients and travel and similar fun (or not so fun) things. But it brings up an interesting thought – … Continue reading →

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Peak oil or peak stupidity?

A few weeks ago, an apparently popular survivalist website, oriented towards city-dwellers, told its readers that “Peak Oil Is Already Here: What It Means for Civilization (urbansurvivalsite.com)” In part they claimed: “peak oil isn’t about running out of oil. It’s … Continue reading →

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An appeal – secession is necessary

It is clear that the leftists are in the catbird’s seat, as we enter 2021. The “fight” against the Pandemic is a leftist’s dream. It has no doubt advanced the timetable for the national (and world) domination they have been … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

The Holidays, like much of 2020, seem dismal, disruptive, and even frightening to many Americans. That comes as no surprise. On the one hand, you have many people who are determined to have family and friends and a traditional Christmas … Continue reading →

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Happy Hanukkah – may liberty in God be found again!

Today (it is after sunset) was the last day of the Festival of Lights, better known as Hanukkah. Mostly celebrated only by those of the Hebrew faith (Jews), it is a holiday for all lovers of liberty. It is a … Continue reading →

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