Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Fear, loathing, and fragmentation of society

Posted on 2018-03-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In the last two weeks, we have seen a new tone set in the usual post-murder political screaming in the Fifty States. Of particular interest is the “sudden” conversion of so many major companies, now supposedly bowing … Continue reading →

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“Converting” someone to self-government

Posted on 2018-02-25 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Understandably, you, dear reader, may think I’m being needlessly (or even brashly or offensively) spiritual (religious) by using this term.  Yet, in reality, in today’s world we find it necessary to treat statists in a way very … Continue reading →

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Are we’uns stooopid? Too many ‘merkins is, it seems

Posted on 2018-02-24 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It is a steady drumbeat.  Every day, I get to read a couple – shucks, a half-dozen or more – stories (“news stories?”) in the mainstream media AND the alternative media that point out the stupid behavior … Continue reading →

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The priorities of government

Posted on 2018-02-18 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton (Note: This, in a shorter version, was originally a response to a comment to my commentary “The Art of the Deal – January 2018.”) What are the priorities of government?  Of government agencies?  Of government employees? Of … Continue reading →

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Time for the FBI to go away

Posted on 2018-02-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Revelations concerning the failure of the FBI to follow up on published threats by the Florida school killer to do just that – kill people in school – are troubling. Coming on top of the exposure of … Continue reading →

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Saving children

Posted on 2018-02-16 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It has happened again. Seventeen people are killed by a crazed 19-year-old “child” in and around a school in Florida.  A 9-12th grade high school with more than 3,000 students.  Or rather, as Tom Knapp accurately characterized it … Continue reading →

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Those evil GOP congressmen

Posted on 2018-02-11 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Warning: This is satirical in the extreme.  Be warned. Second warning: ALL congressmen, even those who claim to be at least somewhat libertarian – minarchists at heart, I guess – are evil to some degree.  Evil properly … Continue reading →

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Elections and fraud and meddling

Posted on 2018-02-10 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Mama Liberty sent this story and comment to me the other morning: As Vladimir Putin steals the Russian election, our leaders are shamefully silent. She wrote: Now, wait just a cotton pickin’ minute here. Washington DC about … Continue reading →

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We don’t NEED government

Posted on 2018-02-09 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Ah, it is panic time again as the Congress tries ever so hard to prevent another government shut down. Poor little Senators and Congressmen.  As if they didn’t do it to themselves. And continue to do it. … Continue reading →

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Football and faith and liberty

Posted on 2018-02-08 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This week was the Super Bowl, or the “Easter” of one of America’s most fervent religions, professional football. There are lots of things to note about this event, and the lead up to it and the responses … Continue reading →

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