Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Personal Liberty and Security, a rant

Posted on 2016-02-23 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08B by Nathan Barton While we understand (as too few do) that liberty is a greater good and priority than security, the two ARE connected. Overall, in the long term, security for individuals and families is ONLY possible … Continue reading →

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Patriarchs, Popes, and Politics

Posted on 2016-02-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Too little, too late “The Roman Catholic Pope and Russian orthodox leader bridge 1,000-year rift in Christianity,” so says the WaPo. The Wapo claims this is the first such meeting since a split formed in the 11th … Continue reading →

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What we must remember in 2016: Politicians Lie, A Rant

Posted on 2016-01-25 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As we watch and listen to the politicians, from the dozen or so presidential candidates still left or emerging (Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Carson, Paul, Sanders, Clinton, Biden, McAfee, Johnson, etc.) to the people running for General Assembly … Continue reading →

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Liberty and Money, Money and Liberty (A Rant)

Posted on 2016-01-23 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Liberty Tree Quotes recently had some quotes relating to liberty and money. These in turn should make us think about what we say and do. First, we have this quote from Ayn Rand: “Until and unless you … Continue reading →

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Politics 2016 and Looting (A Rant)

Posted on 2016-01-20 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan’s Rant, 20 January 2016 (#16-03C) by Nathan Barton H.L. Mencken wrote: “Every election is a sort of advance auction sale of stolen goods.” This may never be more true than in 2016 in the Fifty States. I’ve given some … Continue reading →

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Are We Stupid? “Alternative Media” Apparently Thinks So

Posted on 2016-01-19 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton How stupid are we? Coming across my desktop today (Monday, the 18th of January, 2016) was an article from Freedom Outpost News, in a link in an e-mail from the organization, one of the “alternative media” and … Continue reading →

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How Much Can We Take? Mainstream Media

Posted on 2015-12-31 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just how much of this bilge can we take, much less believe? On Wednesday, 30 December 2015, these were the afternoon “political-national” headlines from the Infamous Washington Post (the WaPo), flagship of mainstream media. Read them on … Continue reading →

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Tech Rant: Airliner Bombing

Posted on 2015-11-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Airliner bombing attacks – some analysis of recent events Downing airliners is always a good ploy and excuse for expanding the police state.  So it comes as no surprise that everyone in power has decided that the Metrojet … Continue reading →

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Battle of Paris: More questions

Posted on 2015-11-19 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Battle of Paris continues, with the French security forces attacking and killing people claimed to be part of the “sophisticated conspiracy” resulting in the Friday the 13th attacks. (By the way, how many people recall that … Continue reading →

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Wake up, people!

Posted on 2015-11-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Wake up to the real world, people! L. Neil Smith, the SF writer, is one of those who has, and although his language sounds inflammatory and harsh, I think he is coming down about right.  Read his … Continue reading →

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