By Nathan Barton
Good morning, as summer is here, the news is not necessarily what we want to hear, both from abroad and at home.
The violence against Christians in Africa continues. While we usually hear about Nigeria, last week in Central African Republic (CAR), Islamists murdered 30 christians inside of their church where they were hiding from the violence between rebel groups on the streets. Again, these people apparently were “law-abiding” and were not armed and able to defend themselves. People in churches around the world should keep that in mind: BE PREPARED. Continue reading
The Price of Liberty 
Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-23B: Politics and headaches
By Nathan Barton
Good morning. The big news on Tuesday evening was a Tea Party Movement victory in Virginia.
Actually it is being sold as a “stunning” Tea Party Movement victory and Eric Cantor of Virginia is toast, so (they say) the entire power structure in the House of Representatives is tilting. Or so it could be, if the insurgents in the GOP are able to get their act together. But at the same time, Lindsey Graham defeated those challenging him in part because they could not get themselves organized. Stupid? Yes, but that is the GOP in the 21st Century (and for the last 60 years). I am not holding my breath that the Congress will really improve. Yes, I know that Cantor resigned as Majority Leader, but tell me, do you seriously think that the GOP in Congress is going to elect someone COMPETENT to this office? Continue reading →