Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

A fond farewell to Thomas Sowell

Posted on 2016-12-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Thomas Sowell, a libertarian (if not fully free-market anarchist) today announced his retirement from writing political commentary after 25 years. He is 86, and it is very much understandable, if disappointing, to those who (like myself) have … Continue reading →

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The World Turned Upside Down

Posted on 2016-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Who said this? “If we don’t take action and hold President-elect Trump accountable, in one fell swoop, the federal government could damage state economies, and discourage entrepreneurship—placing some of our innovators behind bars, all while eroding states’ … Continue reading →

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Creeping totalitarianism

Posted on 2016-12-22 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I recently received three political quotes across my desktop. They are worth sharing. “You don’t have to scratch liberalism very deeply to find socialism underneath, nor socialism to find authoritarianism underneath.” — Don Luskin, (1954 -) American … Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen (TM) things that government fears

Posted on 2016-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Baker’s Dozen ™ Things that Government Fears 1. People who can reason and absorb and analyze information. Their intelligence and rationality make them a threat to government, as they are less likely to respond to propaganda and … Continue reading →

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Sand in the gas tank?

Posted on 2016-12-18 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Bad as sand in the gears is, traditionally sand in the gas tank – the fuel supply – is a lot worse. Although there are those who debunk this claim, together with the idea of sugar in … Continue reading →

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Was he right?

Posted on 2016-12-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Do you have any idea who said this? “You can’t be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.” I guess I can sorta agree with this, but I’d rather … Continue reading →

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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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