Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

A libertarian cop…

Posted on 2019-12-04 by TPOL Nathan

I’ve known a few libertarians who were cops, or retired cops, over the years. They’ve been good, very good, for the most part – a few were fakes (fake libertarians, not fake cops!) but it was obvious from the git-go. … Continue reading →

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Expanding the war on guns…

Posted on 2019-12-04 by TPOL Nathan

Disturbing news out of Virginia in the war on guns front. The Common Sense Show often stretches things just a wee bit, but this might be the real deal. It isn’t just an infringement on multiple constitutional rights, it is … Continue reading →

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Climate branding news

Posted on 2019-12-03 by TPOL Nathan

I understand that “manmade climate change” and “manmade global warming” are being put to rest by the media and the environists. The new phrase is “global meltdown.” It is a neat term – “meltdown,” that is. I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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The racism of robotics?

Posted on 2019-12-02 by TPOL Nathan

Despite little or no resemblance to Isaac Asimov’s humanoid-style robots or most of those in science fiction, the world is rapidly becoming the habitat of all kinds of robots. In the original sense of the word, I might add. Not … Continue reading →

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Valuing our liberties

Posted on 2019-12-01 by TPOL Nathan

A recent poll in Russia reports that more and more Russians understand the importance of freedom of speech. And other freedoms. At the same time, here in the Fifty States, 51% of persons recently polled believe that the First Amendment … Continue reading →

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Rational response to political problems? Not in Congress.

Posted on 2019-11-30 by TPOL Nathan

Is it possible for “democracy” to address matters that affect communities, states, and even the world in a way that is rational, and not overwhelmed by emotions, even madness? Is it possible even in a republic? Or a tyranny or … Continue reading →

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Manmade global warming? or global cooling?

Posted on 2019-11-29 by TPOL Nathan

Now nearly 40 years behind us, the era of above-ground nuclear bomb tests (1945 to 1980) has been described more than once as a very long, drawn-out nuclear war. Indeed, with 521-529 above-ground detonations (numbers vary based on data sources … Continue reading →

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Libertarian view of history of the Black Hills now available

Posted on 2019-11-27 by TPOL Nathan

As discussed earlier in November, The Price of Liberty now has a short history (still in progress) of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. You may view it here, or by clicking on the link in the masthead … Continue reading →

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Protests

Posted on 2019-11-27 by TPOL Nathan

The list of nations around the world with nearly constant and widespread protests seems to be growing. Here are at least some:

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A baker’s dozen ™ things for lovers of liberty to be thankful for

Posted on 2019-11-26 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As lovers of liberty, and as free people, we have every right to be thankful (or NOT to be thankful) to God (and to others) for the wonderful things that we enjoy, that are good (or good … Continue reading →

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