Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Do we need a “Gungrabbers Anonymous?”

Posted on 2019-03-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Maryland House of Delegates is attempting to take yet another step towards nullifying the Bill of Rights. Maryland gunners and liberty-lovers have begun a “Will Not Comply” movement that saw more than 1,000 witnesses in suitable … Continue reading →

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The tragedy in New Zealand

Posted on 2019-03-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For fifty people to be killed by a single evil man is a tragedy. It is so, regardless of where or who they are, his reasons, or the circumstances.  I grieve with the New Zealanders, and especially … Continue reading →

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Forced “contributions”

Posted on 2019-03-22 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The good people over at the Acton Institute recently published an appeal from East Africa: “Don’t export Germany’s church tax to Africa.” To which I add a hearty “Amen.” The German system is not just a merger … Continue reading →

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Government control over life and death – the battle continues

Posted on 2019-03-19 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Among the many “achievements” of the recently seated Democrat House of Representatives are its attempts to further extend federal government control over our lives and deaths.  Some of this is done in the guise of “better” health … Continue reading →

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A Simple Solution ™ – Greater Justice Under Law

Posted on 2019-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The jury is the heart of Anglo-American justice, historically.  This situation, although never achieving the ideal, was far better than the current hidebound mess Americans (and members of the Commonwealth) are saddled with today. Today, the American … Continue reading →

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The fake history of slavery in the United States

Posted on 2019-03-16 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Many sites claim to have timelines or histories of slavery, usually “in America” as if the United States (the Fifty States) were all that there is to “America.” But that is just the first error.  Many sites … Continue reading →

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Updated “About” page for The Price of Liberty

Posted on 2019-03-15 by TPOL Nathan

For anyone interested, the “About” page (upper left on the home page) has been updated and revised.  I am going to slowly and carefully update various items on The Price of Liberty, and your input and comments are very welcome. … Continue reading →

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The world’s (and history’s) biggest monopoly

Posted on 2019-03-14 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just a short posting to share something neat! Over at the Garrison Center, Tom Knapp has a winning commentary. Not only does he offer a contrarian view of Senator Elizabeth Warren (“Fauxahontas” to many people), but he … Continue reading →

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Revealing their secrets?

Posted on 2019-03-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Democrat congresscritturs’ “signature legislation” is intended to take away free speech rights of Americans As reported by the Washington Examiner, HR-1, the “For the People” Act is very likely the major attack on freedom of expression launched … Continue reading →

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Update – South Dakota civics test fails

Posted on 2019-03-11 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A quick follow-up on the South Dakota bill that would have required home-schoolers to pass a state-mandated (and -written) test on civics in order to get a valid high school diploma. It has (for now, at least) … Continue reading →

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