Tag Archives: Africa

In with the new, same as the old

Posted on November 22, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Dictator of Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia and then Rhodesia) Robert Mugabe, after more than a week of crisis, has resigned after ruling the southern African nation with an iron fist for 37 years, according to the Guardian. … Continue reading →

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Taxes and Other Insanity!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-04B, 25 JAN 2016 By Nathan Barton What business does the “justice system” have deciding what is, and what is not, a potato chip (called a potato crisp in the UK)? Apparently, every bit when taxes are at … Continue reading →

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Islamic Wars Continue to Boil (was: Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-01H)

Posted on January 10, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Once again, I seem to be devoting much of the commentary to the war on the rest of the world by Muslims (yes, “some” Muslims) and the latest manifestation in France. We must remember, though, that what … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-49B: Foul doings and stupid government

Posted on December 2, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  I guess some folks were upset about stool pigeons, yesterday.  Sorry, I just calls ’em as I sees (or reads) ’em. And it might not have been the Taleban: given that it happened at Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Crony government (Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-32D)

Posted on August 16, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good afternoon!  We all agree that politicians and bureaucrats are a VERY bad mix.  So, for that matter, is a situation where we mix politicians and educators.  Of course, educators are often just a sub-species (emphasis on … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-29D: Sire, the peasants are revolting!

Posted on July 25, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Those who love Johnny Hart’s comics will recall, “Sire, the peasants are revolting!” as a great series of strips and book, and it should remind us all too well that our beloved Fuehrer seems to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-50B: Stupid, corrupt government

Posted on December 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan: This may be my last posting for this week, but check back anyway!  Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Stupid (corrupt) government ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ leak investigators now target of leak probe (McClatchy DC) More than two years after … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39C: Stupid government, dangerous people

Posted on October 9, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The “Messiah” and the Mainstream Media? Why reporters fear Team Obama (New York Post) Many reporters covering national security and government policy in Washington these days are taking precautions to keep their sources from becoming casualties in the Obama administration’s … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-37B: Europe, Africa, and America collapsing

Posted on September 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Europe’s Collapse Germany: Merkel Wins (Bild, via Presseurop) Current Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian-democratic CDU/CSU party swept to victory in theSeptember 22 general election, winning 41.5 per cent of the vote. The social-democratic opposition [SDP] obtained 25.7 per cent, the Greens 8.4 … Continue reading →

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