Category Archives: Mama’s Rants

Holiday Greetings

Posted on December 25, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty I seriously hesitate to add “happy” to any greeting these days. With all of the hate, anger, attacks, deadly envy and hypocrisy in every “news” item these days, except for the silly, sentimental and denial of reality in … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on December 21, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty First light here at 6:20AM. I always watch the sun come up, finding it a perfect time for contemplation and reflection on life, and my life in particular. This morning I was remembering some of the things I … Continue reading →

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Have a Little Freedom with Your Religion

Posted on December 20, 2016 by MamaLiberty

This essay is from the Christmas 1997 issue of the Loompanics Unlimited catalog. As someone who values things of the spirit–but who got stuck with skepticism when religions were being handed out–I say hooray for Freedonianism! –Claire Wolfe Have a … Continue reading →

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Decorum and the “Armed Society…” thesis

Posted on December 5, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty “The presence of guns is not the cause of a “polite society”. It is an emblem of one. It says, especially if carried openly, “I am ready and willing to live as a free man or woman, accept … Continue reading →

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Taking Control

Posted on December 1, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For the last three weeks, with amazing levels of criticism, the Massa-to-be is doing all the preparation work necessary to take control (or so he and others fondly hope) of the massive leviathan called the FedGov. Part … Continue reading →

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Trump won’t pursue charges against Clinton

Posted on November 22, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty In case you were wondering if Trump would honor his promises or be consistent… Then: At the second presidential debate in October, Trump sounded a much harsher tone. “If I win, I am going to instruct my attorney … Continue reading →

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Stranger With A Gun?

Posted on November 18, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty I carry a gun everywhere, all the time. Most people in the grocery store, the bank, the courthouse or anywhere else don’t even seem to notice, except for the few who ask me what I carry, ask if … Continue reading →

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Welcome to New Boss, Same as Old Boss…

Posted on November 12, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty The media, internet and neighborhood conversations are filled with every sort of commentary, boasting, celebrations, protests, analysis, predictions and general hand wringing. I’ve lived through a great many national elections, starting with Eisenhower, and pretty much all the … Continue reading →

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Which Would You Choose?

Posted on November 6, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty I was thinking about this “election” deal a little yesterday, and when I went to sleep last night I had a horrifying dream: There were teams of heavy horses, each one hitched to a pulling rig. Some were … Continue reading →

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A Ghost Story

Posted on October 31, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty In the summer of 1982, I rented a very strange old house with a long history. In a town with very little rental property available, it was both cheap and ready for me to move in… which should … Continue reading →

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