Tag Archives: Abuse by government

The Power of Government

Posted on September 10, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Pythagorean theorem: 24 words The Lord’s Prayer: 66 words Archimedes’ Principle: 67 words The Ten Commandments: 179 words The Gettysburg Address: 286 words The Declaration of Independence: 1,300 words The United States Constitution: 4,543 words (including signatures) U.S. Government regulations … Continue reading →

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Special: on this “Juneteenth” what about others with historical abuses heaped on them?

Posted on June 20, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday was “Juneteenth” – a new federal holiday with free time off for federal (and most state and local government employees as well as Woke businesses). Originally remembering the day that victorious, conquering Union troops landed in Texas in 1865 … Continue reading →

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Corruption and meanness in local government

Posted on May 27, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

I was recently asked a question: Can a city’s water department mess with the water meters? My answer was, to put it mildly, a bit on the bitter side.  I speak from experience, about local government in general, and from … Continue reading →

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Dealing with abusive, corrupt police

Posted on July 6, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Over at his website, Ari Armstrong of Colorado provides his six steps towards ending police abuses. Ari is a thoughtful guy, and a prolific writer and interviewer. He is libertarian (of, I believe, a minarchist persuasion). His steps are worth … Continue reading →

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Government and child abuse

Posted on November 6, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

What price do we pay for government? More disturbing, what price do OTHER people pay for government?

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What should the government own?

Posted on October 10, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I recently found this fascinating quote. I don’t see any justification for the federal government owning land, other than the Statue of Liberty and maybe a few parks, maybe a few refuges. But to just own land … Continue reading →

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We are all criminals – in the state’s eyes

Posted on July 19, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This story happened to pop up on Freedom Net Daily but it is similar to dozens each week.  Some prosecutor (aided and abetted by snitches, do-gooders, Mrs. Grundies, and the like) crows about his (or her) successful … Continue reading →

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Should???

Posted on July 7, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I found this great graphic on-line and get to share it.  No idea who did it, but many thanks. (If someone knows, please let me know so I can give proper credit.) The guy’s answer of “Nope” … Continue reading →

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Is it government’s duty to control weeds? (Part II)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In the last commentary I discussed the role of government in controlling weeds.  Weeds along streets and roads, on public property, and on private property. I believe that there are many ways to deal with weeds that … Continue reading →

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Is it government’s duty to control weeds? (Part I)

Posted on May 21, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A correspondent recently asked me an interesting question.  Is it government’s duty to protect us from weeds?  Is it government’s job to control weeds? Although he was asking the question regarding a particular subject, in reality, there … Continue reading →

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