Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Rearranging the seats on the Titanic

Posted on 2012-12-12 by TPOL Nathan

Today I had not one, but TWO political pollsters call me with extensive surveys. One, actually for my son (but since he was gone, they let me answer) was from Oregon, as I figured when he called the South Dakota capital “Pi-erre” instead of the correct “Pier.” The pollster had the usual either-or and limited-choice questions (Anarchist, Self-Governor and even Libertarian were NOT on the list of political affiliations, for instance). Continue reading →

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“Public schools” and their dangers

Posted on 2012-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

Do Schools Kill Creativity? (TED via Huffington Post) A friend (thanks, Steve!) sent me the above with these thoughts: “The link above is from a group called ‘TED’. In the video the speaker does, I THINK, a good job of … Continue reading →

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Holder and other haters of Guns and Liberty

Posted on 2012-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

Our right to self-defense:  Guns and Holder Earlier this week, a friend sent me an “urgent” message to log in at USA Today and give my opinion on an issue: Attorney General Eric Holder, has already said this is one … Continue reading →

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“Public Schools,” the GOP, and other dangers to Liberty

Posted on 2012-11-24 by TPOL Nathan

Bob Livingston recently published a piece concerning one issue (not germane to this article) and as is often the case, the comments got way off track.  One of the commenters took umbrage with Mr. Livingston’s attacks on public schools (an … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-49D: Comments on Commentaries and other news

Posted on 2012-11-22 by TPOL Nathan

Commentary on commentary:  Unions – Home front A Thanksgiving message in solidarity with Wal-Mart strikers (Center for a Stateless Society, by Kevin Carson) “A wave of strikes by workers with no ties to any recognized union is a fundamental departure … Continue reading →

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2012 Case Study in California Again Demonstrates Evils of Democracy

Posted on 2012-11-22 by TPOL Nathan

WHAT IS WRONG WITH “DEMOCRACY” – 2012 CALIFORNIA CASE STUDY I gathered this information from various sources, regarding the voting results on various things in the People’s Democracy of California in this month’s elections.  My comments follow each. Voters approved … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-48D Secession Part II

Posted on 2012-11-16 by TPOL Nathan

The numbers continue to climb, and at least some people see it my way. Though meaningless in terms of process, it is valuable to do for many reasons, including especially educating people about secession. Secession has a long history, and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-48B: Secession Part I

Posted on 2012-11-15 by TPOL Nathan

In a column last week, I noted that the smell of secession is sweet, and in the air.  (Read it here!) I have been castigated for supporting this week-long fad, and condemned for various things, including abandoning the ideals and … Continue reading →

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The Scent of Secession is in the Air

Posted on 2012-11-11 by TPOL Nathan

Courtesy of Liberty Outpost, a “funny” little story showed up in my inbox this afternoon: Freedom Outpost: White House Petitions for Secession First there was a petition to “Peacefully grant the State of Louisiana to withdraw from the United States … Continue reading →

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Petraeus and Conspiracy Theory

Posted on 2012-11-11 by TPOL Nathan

Petraeus Resignation due to FBI Investigation (Newsmax) The investigation began last spring, but the FBI then pored over his emails when he was stationed in Afghanistan. The woman who was having an affair with Petraeus is a journalist who had … Continue reading →

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