Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Constitution is “anti-democratic.” Really?

Posted on 2022-01-19 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that Politico, that epitome of biased, government-lusting “journalism” has published an editorial that the United States Constitution of 1787, as amended, is un- and anti-democratic. They are far from alone in that. As a result, many so-called “Conservatives” … Continue reading →

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Both the old parties are bad, but…

Posted on 2022-01-18 by TPOL Nathan

There IS a difference, at least in 2022. (At least in some leaders/members/supporters of each party.) Let me explain. For years and years, many Libertarians – especially during political campaigns, have gleefully pointed out that “there ain’t a dime’s difference … Continue reading →

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How about giving the FedGov a report card?

Posted on 2022-01-17 by TPOL Nathan

The FedGov, under the Constitution of 1787, established enumerated (specific) and limited powers, with the 10th Amendment explicitly stating that everything else – EVERYTHING ELSE – was reserved to the States or to the people themselves. How well is DC … Continue reading →

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Scum rises to the top

Posted on 2022-01-14 by TPOL Nathan

Years ago I knew an Army First Sergeant who rejected one of the most common informal names for the people in his position. He refused to be called “Top” or “Top Soldier” because, he was fond of saying, “scum rises … Continue reading →

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The shopping cart test of self-governance

Posted on 2022-01-12 by TPOL Nathan

Gareth was the first person to bring this idea to the attention of the rest of us here at The Price of Liberty. Readers should consider it – fun and with at least some utility. The shopping cart assessment (SCA) … Continue reading →

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Blaming Uncle Joe

Posted on 2022-01-11 by TPOL Nathan

There may be a trend of coming up with ways to excuse dear Uncle Joe for all the bad stuff that is happening on his watch in the White House. Other than he’s old, tired, needs to sleep a lot, … Continue reading →

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The Ascendency of Silly Science

Posted on 2022-01-10 by TPOL Nathan

(Thanks to David Wojick for the title and subject of this commentary.) One of the recent trends in world affairs is the rise of “silly science” and its adoption by more and more of the world’s educrats AND government goons. … Continue reading →

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Suicide by government – state style

Posted on 2022-01-09 by TPOL Nathan

In California, I understand that a new constitutional amendment (expected to pass) is intended to double State tax revenue. According to National Review (hardly an enemy of big government), income taxes would increase for the highest bracket to a tax … Continue reading →

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OMG! That woman is stupid! (- from a reader)

Posted on 2022-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

A good reader/correspondent just sent me this little tidbit of a news story (on a late Friday afternoon). Justice Sotomayor claims to not understand, on Yahoo News, “S” told me: How did she even graduate high school let alone make … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen: Teaching children in these times about what is wrong

Posted on 2022-01-06 by TPOL Nathan

With many thanks to Paul Rosenberg of FreemansPerspective.Org, who first developed most of these ideas. These are things which apply to all children, but especially to those we are attempting to raise as lovers of liberty able to be responsible … Continue reading →

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