Tag Archives: Afghanistan

Think about this – Blood on my hands

Posted on October 6, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Listen to this plaintive folksong on YouTube: Blood on my hands. Here is what the writer and singer, John Ondrasik, says; I post it without commentary, for now. Share your thoughts with me, the writer, your family and friends: John … Continue reading →

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The Twenty Years War – lessons NOT learned

Posted on September 19, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Look at the map. Now, Texas is a lot flatter than Afghanistan, but historically, the inhabitants of Texas – whether Tonkawa or Numu (Comanche) or Spanish or Mexican or Texian/Texican or Anglo – are just as ornery and prone to … Continue reading →

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We’re back – and boy is there a lot to comment on!

Posted on September 10, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

After nearly two weeks, The Price of Liberty is back. Much as we wish it had been a “vacation” (original plan) work and some tragedies distracted us from very important things. Like publishing more commentary for readers here at TPOL. … Continue reading →

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Suicide of a nation – and a civilization?

Posted on August 26, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The incredible, insane, and hypersonic collapse of Afghanistan and the chaos and stupidity of so many people is on view and has been for a week. Hang on, folks! Things are going to get worse before they get better. As … Continue reading →

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Accelerating collapse? Afghan aftermath

Posted on August 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: This commentary was supposed to be published four days ago, but events intervened, so some of the data is now outdated. But the major points are still valid. As events continue to crash around us (personally for the … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan has fallen – Are we next?

Posted on August 16, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Kabul has fallen. Courtesy of TWO DECADES of American stupidity, after the premature deaths and maiming of tens of thousands Americans, Afghanis, and dozens of American allies. Every one, ultimately, totally wasted in the long term. But the situation is … Continue reading →

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Voting with your feet – redux

Posted on March 12, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-10F By Nathan Barton Voting with your feet, Redux – Europe, America, and Islam Events in Europe mean more and more people are voting with their feet as well. And the arrogance of their national and European Tranzi … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 03 OCT 2015, #15-39D: Islamic wars

Posted on October 4, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Islamic wars abroad and at home. Coming to a town near you! As Europe continues to get trashed by the “Syrian refugees” or invading migrants, World Net Daily reports that the FedGov is admitting that the information … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 24 July 2015, #15-29D: This and That

Posted on July 24, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton End of the “work week,” with a few news stories of interest. Waste Management News explains how the company Waste Management Inc. is suing the City and County of San Francisco over their Recology recycling contract. This … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 21 July 2015, #15-29B: Killing… and then important stuff

Posted on July 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Later in the commentary, I discuss one of those “more important” things, concerning a teenage girl in the UK.  She felt like she was dying. But, at least, her parents let her live, unlike about 3,000 babies … Continue reading →

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