Category Archives: Mama’s Rants

Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, Josef Stalin, and Adolf Hitler: democracy in action

Posted on July 18, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

In a recent commentary, we noted the famous quote about democracy usually attributed to Sir Winston. In November 1947 Winston Churchill delivered a speech to the U.K. House of Commons. He made a memorable remark about democracy, but he employed … Continue reading →

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Government-run, tax-funded schools

Posted on May 20, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We here at TPOL have recently been taken to task by several people because we oppose public (government-run, tax-supported) schools and try to point out the dangers of entrusting children to those institutions. A recent news story explains part of … Continue reading →

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I Remember Earth (Redux)

Posted on May 23, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

(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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Commentary #2000 for The Price of Liberty -thoughts on the prices paid

Posted on January 26, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Today’s commentary is the 2000th published on WordPress, replacing Mama Liberty’s original webzine and going out to the world. Let’s talk a bit about the prices that are paid for liberty: for gaining it, keeping it, and getting it back … Continue reading →

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Reposting: Mama Liberty’s “The Free Cheese”

Posted on October 3, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

To all our readers: In going back into the files while trying to fix the recent two-week shutdown, I’ve again found some of Mama Liberty’s columns, and here is one to share again – especially since (though it is but … Continue reading →

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Moderate Politicians and Compromise

Posted on March 21, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

I have a compromise for you… you live your life as you see fit, and I’ll live mine.  You keep ALL your stuff and I’ll keep mine. You defend yourself and your family, community from thieves, murderers and scam artists, and so will I. Continue reading →

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Good-bye from MamaLiberty

Posted on June 27, 2018 by MamaLiberty

As you may have already noticed, Nathan Barton has taken over publishing The Price of Liberty. He has been my faithful friend, critic and moral support over at least the last 20 years, and I couldn’t say enough about that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Herbal Medicine for Beginners

Posted on April 29, 2018 by MamaLiberty

Review by MamaLiberty By Katja Swift and Ryn Midura Over the vast diversity of people who embrace natural health and nutrition, one of the wisest sayings (obscure origin) is that we do well to make our food our medicine. Herbs … Continue reading →

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The Second Amendment

Posted on April 7, 2018 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty The hysterical media hype of the “progressive” marching children has faded some the last week, though the anti-gun – anti liberty – crowd continues to make the news daily. Some important counter measures have been publicized as well, … Continue reading →

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Do We REALLY Need The Second Amendment?

Posted on April 7, 2018 by MamaLiberty

By L. Reichard White Newspapers and other publications keep what they call “stylebooks” to let the folks who write for them know what’s acceptable to the publication and what isn’t. Many factors determine the rules that are included in a … Continue reading →

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