Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Sand in the gears, sand in the tank?

Posted on 2016-12-16 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The free market is a thing of incredible complexity and benefit, and indeed a thing of beauty. Although not consciously designed by anyone (except, perhaps, for God Himself), yet operated and fine-tuned and managed by millions if … Continue reading →

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Spreading nonsense

Posted on 2016-12-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Like the farmers who operate dairies and confined feeder operations have to do with some of the byproducts of their animal husbandry, so apparently the Foundation for Economic Education seems to betray its purpose by spreading a … Continue reading →

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The enormous cruelty of modern government.

Posted on 2016-12-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The story of a man recently denied clemency by the murdering thug still infesting 1600 PA is told by MSN together with brief mentions of other people in similar circumstances. Apparently part of the tyrant’s “legacy” is … Continue reading →

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Camel in the tent #1: Driver’s Licenses

Posted on 2016-12-14 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Author’s Note: Hopefully the first in a series of commentaries on specific items which have contributed to the destruction of our liberties here in the Fifty States. There are many, which are often ignored as we deal … Continue reading →

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What if? Part 3

Posted on 2016-12-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In August, I had a two-part commentary featuring a “what-if” scenario for the near future, then talking about preparing for such things. With the election nearing its end (the casting of votes by the Electoral College on … Continue reading →

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A big welcome to liberals and even Tranzis

Posted on 2016-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton A BIG welcome to our liberal friends – and even a few Tranzis, I hope! As Larry Correia, science fiction writer and somewhat libertarian, pointed out in his recent excellent column, “A Handy Guide for Liberals Who … Continue reading →

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The Evils of Public Schools – Revisited

Posted on 2016-12-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I have not spoken poorly and with contempt for the government-run, tax-funded “public schools” for a while (except for those “affirming” the hurt of their little snowflakes over the recent election), so it is time to take … Continue reading →

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So, they won, eh?

Posted on 2016-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I got the news late yesterday: actually a bit surprising on a Sunday, but maybe I just overlooked it. The “Water Protectors” have won: the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has had its permit denied by the US … Continue reading →

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Secession – California Style – preparing for it

Posted on 2016-12-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The LA Times has said it, so it must be so. Right? In a story, they have said that California “can’t” secede. The columnist gives four or five reasons: a. California would have to “win the ensuing … Continue reading →

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Spiraling downward

Posted on 2016-12-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton There are times when things seem to be swimming around the drain, faster and faster as the spiral gets tighter and tighter. Incompetence in business, in institutions (religious and educational), and in government at all levels grows. … Continue reading →

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