Corruption in the house – and other places (part 2)

Posted on 2016-07-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

In the first part, we discussed the latest corruption queen in the US House of Representatives (who now claims that she is being “persecuted” because she is black). (I think she is wrong: it isn’t because because she is black, it is because she is STUPID. And corrupt. Even for corrupt cops like the FBI, that is an irresistible combination.) And I pointed out that corruption is found everywhere.

Another example in Congress itself (as if we needed more) is the betrayal of his supporters by Sanders’ endorsement of Miz Hillary, or should we say (to reflect her crimelord status) “Ma Hillary.”

But here is yet another example, which I hope would be a sickening moment to so many who have this perverse and fantastic view of the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

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Corruption in the House – and other places (part 1)

Posted on 2016-07-16 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton

Although this is a Democrat, we are again reminded of the corruption of the powers-that-be, no matter which political party they claim as home. A Florida Democrat congresswoman, Corrine Brown, and her chief of staff have been indicted for corruption and 21 other charges, according to the indictment posted on ScribD, for bilking $800,000 out of contributors to an “education charity” she and her sidekick used as a personal slush fund.

This is, of course, petty cash to congress members, who vote daily on how to steal more money from taxpayers or how to spend stolen money (past, present, and future) on really stupid things, like more power and prestige for themselves, and more pork to buy more votes back in their home district. At least she didn’t FORCE (at least no threat of physical force, apparently) the victims … contributors… to this scheme to shell over the money, unlike how she and the other 434 members of congress do when it comes to income and excise taxes and “fees” and “contributions” to FICA (social security) and the rest. And no doubt, many of the people who donated to this bogus charity feel their money was well spent because they bought influence with her – indeed, they may resent her being indicted because now what they paid for may be lost. Continue reading →

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Special: French Massacre

Posted on 2016-07-16 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton

Terrorism in France: We’ve seen it again and again, most recently in January of 2015 when Charlie Hebdo was attacked in Paris, and November of 2015 when when three sites in Paris were attacked. And now the Islamist War on the West (and France in particular) comes to the Mediterranean Coast and Nice. And once again, it is clear that nobody in government or the public has learned a single thing. 84 dead, 18 fighting for their lives (maybe) in hospital, after a “loner” drove a truck through Bastille Day crowds on the waterfront.

Compare the two pictures, of some of the crowd fleeing, hands high in the air as they apparently try to surrender to a madman who is not asking for surrender, just driving wildly to swerve and kill more, including the 10 children already dead. Continue reading →

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Are we really surprised?

Posted on 2016-07-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

I am thinking that it wouldn’t be a half-bad idea to have a regular column entitled, “Really? No surprise here” or something like that. I find myself asking readers and others that question or one like it so often.

I did that last week, when the “honest cop” in charge of the FBI and working directly for the sort of attorney that makes the 1/2 of 1% of attorneys who are worth using for anything but fish food look bad, “found out” that Miz Hillary didn’t do anything worth prosecuting. Really, was anyone surprised?

Today the news that should surprise no one is that Bernie Sanders, who at least SEEMED to be somewhat honest and loyal to his ideology and supporters (no matter how despicable both are), today announced that he was a thousand percent behind Miz Hillary as the next Massa. Yes, he betrayed his supporters, he betrayed his ideology, he endorsed someone who is a criminal, who is being supported by the very special interests that he has spent the last year condemning, and who is the ultimate insider and conspirator. Continue reading →

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Selling us down the river

Posted on 2016-07-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

Anti-Liberty: Media selling us down the river.

No, it isn’t due to their toking up. It is simply the same old transnational socialism/progressivism, perhaps the worst extreme of statism which we now face. Rolling Stone Magazine has joined the New York Times, the Boston Globe and the tyrant who claims to be President of the United States (and I hate even mentioning the names) in calling for the repeal of the Second Amendment to the United States constitution, following the Islamist terrorist attack in Florida. Not only do they call for its repeal, but the article drags up everything “evil” about the Constitution, demonstrates their warped view of history, and condemns the Federal government – NOT as an evil tyranny, but because it is NOT a strong enough, unitary enough tyranny! Continue reading →

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Theft by government: fines and code violations and environmental laws

Posted on 2016-07-11 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

Thanks to Laissez Faire for this news item a week or so ago, from the Dallas News. A man who had a relatively small pile of firewood on the property that he sold in 2002 in the Texan city of Flower Mound has been caught at last, and is facing BILLIONS of dollars in fines. He violated state environmental laws and being charged with illegal disposal of solid waste.

He may also be charged under various other laws, such as daily violations of codes adopted by most cities and counties across the Fifty States. One example is the infamous International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The IPMC can be adopted by a council or board in a matter of minutes, creating thousands of regulations that allow their bureaucrats to fill in the blanks, and potentially rack up tens of thousands of fines for such things as: Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen ™ Reasons for Terrorism

Posted on 2016-07-10 by TPOL Nathan

Baker’s Dozen ™ Reasons for Terrorism
By Nathan Barton

Another week: another seven days and a half-dozen terrorist attacks each day: another few hundred people dead around the world. At least we are finally to the end of Ramadan: 30 days, 1850 people known dead in 238 recorded attacks, according to constitution.com.

Check which of the following reasons might explain why someone launches a “terrorist attack” in some location, killing (or trying to kill) people: Continue reading →

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Truth or not – the cycle continues, so be prepared

Posted on 2016-07-10 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

A frequent correspondent sent me a long list of headlines and links to various stories in the aftermath of the Dallas sniper(s) incident, pointing out claims of a FedGov-inspired “Summer of Chaos” ™ (Pending) and conspiracy claims and reports of Black Lives Matter ties with Islamists and all the rest, noting that he can’t begin to verify how much of it is true or not, but passing on concerns from many people.

Here is my response, which I think is worth sharing. Not just what is true or not, but what we need to do.

It is very difficult to figure out which of this is true and which is garbage, except that 90% of what is broadcast for “news” is probably garbage, including what Fox reports. Continue reading →

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And so it begins… ?

Posted on 2016-07-08 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

How many people today remember the year 1968, and the violence which wracked the Fifty States (then, still, the United States, even if in a downward spiral of a century’s duration)? The protests and riots, the “barbeque” in DC, the shootings and killings and assassinations?

Probably time to brush up on history and remember it … and learn from it.

Thursday, 07 July 2016, is the next step onto the path that was followed in 1968, when society was “stronger” and there was a lot more trust. NewsTalk Radio 1290 reports of the “Black Lives Matter” protests which turned violent on Thursday night: eleven cops shot, five dead, and at least one of the people shooting cops dead by his own hand ending a standoff with the surviving cops.

Dallas: the place of death of one president, is again a battlefield.

The news, as always, is confusing and contradictory: the incident took place before 10 PM on a hot summer night. The reports are that two snipers engaged 10-11 police officers, including several transit police (not regular police forces).  Supposedly, three suspects are in custody and one is dead. Another person, of whom the Dallas police sent out photos (dressed in camo and carrying a rifle), has turned himself in and is apparently not one of the combatants. It appears that many people WERE armed on this march to protest police brutality.

There are rumors of bombs, of “lone wolf” attackers, and a lot more. What is clear is that conflict in society has escalated, and for the first time there appears to be an organized (and successful) attempt to engage a police force. The associations/affiliations of the people fighting the police are unknown. Were the shootings and killings a direct act of protest against the police brutality, or were they simply taking advantage of a massive protest and gathering, with easy targets? People are, of course, panicking.

Be prepared: remember that the police are armed to defend themselves, and NOT to defend you. You and your family and your neighborhood must be able, prepared and trained, to defend yourselves.

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What did we expect?

Posted on 2016-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton

Seriously.

I don’t know if anyone actually ran a poll asking the question, “Do you truly expect the FBI and/or Justice Department to indict Hillary Clinton for her breaking federal law with her ‘private’ e-mail antics?”

But I cannot imagine that ANYONE who understands even a little bit about American politics and the corruption of the FedGov woud have said “YES” to that question.

Not if they were honest. Of course, the GOP politicians and the talk-show hosts and a lot of GOP “conservative” pundits surely act like this was totally unexpected: you get the idea that they fully expected to see this harridan do a “perp walk” down the steps of a federal courthouse in DC or NYC or someplace. But then, I’d be stupid if I considered most of those people to be “honest.” Continue reading →

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