Uncovered Meat: Islamic Wars in Europe and the West, Part I of III Identifying the Problem

Posted on 2016-01-17 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary on the News, 16 JAN 2016, #16-02E  by Nathan Barton

A clash of cultures, clash of world views, and the resulting violence are themes throughout recorded history and no doubt in all of unrecorded history as well. When two (or more) groups of people, each with different social norms, religions, attitudes towards property and “polite society” and morals, are forced into contact, there are sparks. If there are aggravating circumstances, those sparks can ignite all kinds of trouble, including violence on a large scale. And that can result in what today is called “genocide” and more.

In the past few weeks, some very significant events have taken place in Europe, and particularly in Germany. Many of these events were predicted (more or less) because of the migration of millions of people from the Ummah (the Muslim world, also called Dar Al’Islam) in 2015. But that migration is not the only cause. Just as important as these incidents, beginning with New Year’s Eve, is the response to them by various individuals, and groups, including various governments. In the weeks since the start, more information has been revealed about past events (not just in 2015 but before). This in turn has triggered more reactions, and inevitably, more predictions about what will happen both immediately and long term. Continue reading →

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Violence Around the World Characterizes the Beginning of 2016

Posted on 2016-01-14 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary 13JAN2016, #16-02D By Nathan Barton

More and more is coming out regarding the situation in Europe. In some countries, especially Germany, there is been significant pushback, as reported by Breitbart. In Koeln, a organization which opposes more Muslim immigration and influence in Europe, staged a protest which was in turn disrupted by violent counter-protesters; some of the original marchers responded with more violence. More reports have also come of New Year’s Eve events in a dozen cities in Germany, leading many to conclude that this is a concerted effort to terrorize European people and governments. Gates of Vienna is a vehemently anti-Islamist site which speculates, with some logic, that these are the next phase of an invasion of Europe in accordance with established Muslim actions, to determine whether or not the European population and their governments will be a weak enough adversary to proceed. Continue reading →

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Fads and Fallacies

Posted on 2016-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-02C  By Nathan Barton

We find so many examples today of how false beliefs have dominated the news and politics. Here are a few, and we quickly find that they are limited to just conservatives or liberals – or even to non-libertarians.

Rain, rain, go away? National Geographic answered a burning question as to whether El Nino will end California’s drought, and stated that four things are necessary to end the drought, even with all the rain and snow: 1. Reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions by 90%. 2. Reduce California’s population by 90%. 3. Stop electing ANYONE but Democrats to the California legislature. 4. Execute all global warming deniers. No, seriously, it isn’t quite THAT bad; just the deniers in Californa, Oregon, and Washington. (Seriously, the NG article talks about needing several seasons, cool temperatures (to keep snow from melting too quickly), storms to drop their moisture in the right places (most coastal valleys and the west-facing slopes of the Coastal Ranges have no reservoirs) and the need for ground water to be replenished.

Mama’s Note: All utter BS, of course. I used to respect and appreciate the National Geographic Society, but they have gone completely over the rainbow and unicorn cliff these days. But California, especially the ultra liberal Los Angeles and San Francisco areas, are right in tune with the nonsense. The storms and drought and all the rest of the weather will continue just as it has for all of history… without their permission or approval. Continue reading →

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Islamic Politics and Killing

Posted on 2016-01-12 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 12JAN2016, #16-02B by Nathan A. Barton

Islamic wars: choosing up sides. As reported in the Fort Dodge Messenger (via Freedom Net Daily) the Islamic State of Pakistan says that it will “respond” to any threat to Saudi Arabia: “Any threat to Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity will evoke a strong response from Islamabad, Pakistani army chief Gen. Raheel Sharif said Sunday. Sharif made the remarks in a statement after Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with him in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, adjacent to the capital.” Sunni elites via Shi’a elites, using 1300 years of hatred to justify 21st Century claims, counterclaims, and greed. Continue reading →

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Rule of Law and Civilization’s Fall

Posted on 2016-01-11 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary on the News, 09JAN2016, #16-02A  By Nathan Barton

Rule of law? Following up on my commentary on the fall of Euro-American Civilization, and the rule of law, is this story. Sky reports that 78-year-old James McConnell, a preacher in Northern Island, has been cleared of charges in a Crown Court. The chargers were that he was “making improper use of a public electronics communications network and of causing a grossly offensive message to be sent by means of a public electronic communications network.”  His “crime” was calling Islam a false, Satanic, religion and having his sermon broadcast on-line. The Crown was not prosecuting him for “his beliefs” but for his words; funny, I can’t find where you draw the line. The judge (no jury allowed) found him not guilty, but the apparent goal of the Crown prosecution and police was accomplished: to dictate what can and cannot be preached “publicly” in Northern Ireland and perhaps ALL of the United Kingdom. In other words, intimidation. It is a technique already used to prevent “homophobia” in the UK, US, and elsewhere. It makes a mockery of freedom of speech. A basic and fundamental concept of the christian religion (which is supposedly the “state religion” of the United Kingdom has been declared to be offensive and evil and disgusting: that any religion other than “Christianity” is false and opposed to God (that is, Satanic). Continue reading →

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Guns, cops, and killing

Posted on 2016-01-09 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 08JAN2016, #16-01H  by Nathan Barton

What is going on in Texas? People seem to be confused and divided. And sometimes, companies cannot even get things straight in their own management’s minds. As reported by Bloomberg.com and featured in Freedom’s Phoenix. Wal-Mart Workers on Pistol Patrol as Law Lets Texans Tote Guns. Managers at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in Texas have a new task to add to their list of duties: asking customers if they have a permit to carry a handgun.

This strikes me as odd, for several reasons. Why cannot Wal-Mart simply assume that a person is legally carrying unless there is some reason to assume otherwise? This is the equivalent of Wal-Mart managers being made to assume that every person driving into their parking lot is NOT licensed to drive an automobile unless they produce their driver’s license. Continue reading →

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Let’s Help Mike Vanderboegh

Posted on 2016-01-09 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty

People of the gun need to pay attention here. Mike and I have talked quite a few times, and I  appreciate his thinking and his efforts, even though I have not always agreed with him (or a lot of other people). If we all waited for perfect agreement, motives and methods, none of us would be doing a darn thing.

Please read this from David Codrea, then send the best gratitude offering you can manage. And if you live anywhere within reach of Pinson, Alabama, consider offering to help with the physical repairs needed to restore the house so Rosey doesn’t have to deal with that after she pays the medical bills.

From “The War on Guns” blog, by David Codrea
Plea to All Friends of Mike Vanderboegh

Per Mike, the doctors have told him he is not long of this world. As we all know, his financial situation due to years of disability and devotion to the larger issue of self-sacrifice for freedom is terrible.  He is doing what he can to get his affairs in order, but the reality is, his wife will be left in really bad shape.  I would like to help with a funding appeal.

  • Paypal to  georgemason1776@aol.com*
  • Check, money order, cash, etc. to Mike Vanderboegh, PO Box 926, Pinson, AL 35126.**

You’ll note I called it a “gratitude offering.” That’s proper, as this is being directed to those of you who have received value from Mike’s work over the years. That gratitude should also extend to Mike’s wife Rosey, who has had to make plenty of sacrifices of her own to enable Mike to do so many necessary things you and I have benefited from.

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The Fall of Civilization?

Posted on 2016-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 08JAN2015, #16-01G By Nathan Barton

Has Western (Euro-American) Civilization fallen? There are many elements that together make up what we fondly think of as “civilization” and especially Euro-American civilization: technology, science, urbanization, respect for life, rule of law, and, yes, liberty. Today, we see changes and challenges to all of these.

For example, Paul Craig Roberts tells us that “The Rule of Law no longer exists in Western Civilization.” When DID it exist? Certainly not in THIS century or much of the last. Not in much (if not ALL) of Euro-American Civilization. So we could argue that this means that Euro-American Civilization HAS fallen, and we just don’t realize that it collapsed. Kind of like that planet in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy that was so excited about being able to say “Belgium” in public that they didn’t realize their civilization was dead. Seriously, I agree with much of what Roberts writes, including this: “I can attest with full confidence that the United States no longer has a rule of law. The USA is a lawless country…. What I mean is that only the mega-banks and the One Percent have legal protection, and that is because these people control the government. For everyone else law is a weapon in the hands of the government to be used against the American people.” Continue reading →

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Hoploclasm 2016 edition: The Rejection of Guns for Some People

Posted on 2016-01-07 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 6JAN2016, #16-01E By Nathan Barton

There are many stories in the last few days about this grand pronouncement by the Crier-in-Chief; this one has images of a White House document, provided by The Blaze. There are a LOT of comments that could be made, but here are my first thoughts:

A Baker’s Dozen ™ Thoughts about the great 2016 executive action gun control

1. NONE of these actions would have done ANYthing to prevent ANY of the last dozen or so mass shootings, including Sandy Hook, San Bernardino, that one in Washington State, or the one in Colorado Springs.
2. None of these are based on ANY authority of the Executive Branch, especially without consultation with and approval by Congress.
3. Most of these are eyewash: they have little or no substance but look (sound) good.
4. Those that DO have substance violate basic human rights, such as “innocent until proven guilty.”
5. They amount, together, to a grab for more power by federal agencies.
6. Many of these have been implemented by states (such as California) where they have demonstrated NO significant effect on anything. (Except freedom. ML)
7. Too many pundits and those who claim to be lovers of liberty are going on a tear about this, hyperventilating and screaming. What are they missing in the meantime?
8. None of these would have prevented the current occupation at Mahleur NWR in Oregon.
9. ALL of these violate the letter AND intent of the Second Amendment.
10. Yeah, he can act really good, can’t he? (Crocodile tears, indeed.)
11. You wanna bet that Congress will roll over on this, just like on the budget?
12. You wanna bet that the Courts will roll over on this, just like on same-sex “marriage,” and everything else?
13. More “executive action” will be showing up sooner than later. Continue reading →

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Islamic Wars Worldwide, 2016

Posted on 2016-01-06 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 05JAN2106, #16-01C

by Nathan Barton

It is clear that 2016 is definitely going to be yet another year of Islamic warfare. Two stories come up that remind us that Islam is NOT a religion of liberty (nor are most religions which call themselves Christian I hasten to add). It really doesn’t seem to matter WHAT flavor of Islam you favor. The Caliphate, according to The Blaze, has issued a religious ruling (a fatwa; a statement of doctrine) which makes it clear that slavery, particularly of women and girls for sexual purposes) IS fully acceptable AND desirable for Muslims to practice, and that specifies when girls can be raped when they are captured. Slave markets are public institutions in areas controlled by the Caliphate. Continue reading →

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