Tag Archives: Alaska

Keeping up appearances – DC style

Posted on June 18, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The United States Army has, in the brass-hats’ infinite wisdom, converted US Army Alaska (USARAK) into the latest reincarnation of the 11th Airborne Division. This is, we are told, because the Arctic Strategy is very important. But it won’t add … Continue reading →

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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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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-36B: Fractured and fracturing

Posted on September 9, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton No, I’m not referring to “fracking,” the nickname for a common and valuable (though hated) method of completing oil and gas wells. I ceased long ago to refer to us as the “united States” – preferring to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-30E: Abuse by government

Posted on July 31, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good morning, and stay cool and calm.  Remember all those thugs are out there to protect us. Like those Iowa Boy Scouts going into Alaska by road last week.  A good voice-only interview with Scoutmaster Fox fills … Continue reading →

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Home Front heats up (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-30B)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Good afternoon.  Over the weekend, some stories showing how bad things are getting on the home front showed up, and I want to discuss them. In  Pennsylvania, a doctor shot a patient who killed a caseworker, using the gun kept … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-17E: Home Front

Posted on May 3, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  We all are living our day to day lives, dealing with family and work and friends and our brothers and sisters in our faith, enjoying pets, growing things in our gardens, cooking and eating and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-14A: massas or farmers?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning in an April spring.  As fields start to green up and leaves start to bud, many folks’ thoughts turn to farming and gardening.  Apparently, those who claim to rule over us, seem to be treating … Continue reading →

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