Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

The “Faucet” – is he really going away?

Posted on 2022-08-23 by TPOL Nathan

On Monday, 22 AUG 2022, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced he is resigning (“retiring”) effective 31 DEC 2022. (At least according to Tom Woods and NPR. CNN didn’t seem (as of 2300 hrs ET) fit to publish it.) Various cheers could … Continue reading →

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Why? The myth of white supremacy

Posted on 2022-08-22 by TPOL Nathan

Enemies of liberty are expert at creating myths. Like this one. A larger and larger number of Americans and foreigners believe the constant media and government propaganda that the Fifty States are plagued by a massive evil “white supremacist” movement … Continue reading →

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A libertarian dilemma? Assisted suicide

Posted on 2022-08-20 by TPOL Nathan

Does a human have a right to kill themselves? Often one key difference between those who claim to be libertarians and most other political philosophies is the answer to this question. Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals – most (not all) emphatically … Continue reading →

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What do we mean by government?

Posted on 2022-08-19 by TPOL Nathan

In the commentary “what do we mean by liberty?” we looked at several definitions. Some of those mentioned “government.” One reason we like the American Heritage definition is it speaks of control or restrictions “by a government or other power.” … Continue reading →

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What do we mean by liberty?

Posted on 2022-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As lovers of liberty (libertarians, classical liberals, self-governors, free-market anarchists,) we here at TPOL obviously want to be clear to readers and others about how we define liberty. We take to heart Sam Adams’ statement: “If ye … Continue reading →

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Legal ≠ moral, wise, or just

Posted on 2022-08-17 by TPOL Nathan

Last week, and again this week, the FBI raid on the Trump compound at Mar A Lago has been in the news and the media and the blogosphere. We’ve seen people of all political shades come up with a truly … Continue reading →

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A history of horrors – government and alcohol

Posted on 2022-08-16 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: Nathan and all the folks at The Price of Liberty are tee-totalers: we don’t drink alcohol. But everyone believes that is a PERSONAL choice and is not to be imposed on someone else. Can we trust anything that … Continue reading →

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Decline of public schools speeds up

Posted on 2022-08-10 by TPOL Nathan

Readers know that TPOL and its participants have never been supportive of so-called public schools, and have always advocated the massive separation of the state and schools. We are far from alone in that, but we seem to be part … Continue reading →

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Pork, pork, pork, pork…

Posted on 2022-08-09 by TPOL Nathan

The article last week from AP spreads the good news of government largess to the tourism industry. It is absolutely amazing what the FedGov (and States and counties and cities) do with the money that they steal from taxpayers now … Continue reading →

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“Government science” and academia – conspiracy and more

Posted on 2022-08-08 by TPOL Nathan

Thanks to Steve for sharing this particular news item. Once more, we see the evil hand of government in causing and prolonging human suffering – and in killing people. This time, in dealing with the scourge of Alzheimer’s disease. It … Continue reading →

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