Tag Archives: big brother

Big Brother is watching – and all his little brothers, too

Posted on June 25, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Many readers may have heard of Ring, or one of its competitors, like Kuna or Viias.  They are all in the home security surveillance business, offering (among other things) video doorbells as well as baby room monitors. … Continue reading →

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I think we’ve been warned already, but…

Posted on March 12, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In this case, Mark Zuckerberg and his minions at Facebook – apparently even if you don’t HAVE an account on Facebook! According to the Daily Mail, not only is Big Bro Facebook watching you, they are maintaining … Continue reading →

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Americans spend a lot, and the government tracks…

Posted on January 10, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton At HowMuch.com there is a neat chart which shows what Americans have spent on various things for the last 70 years. It is, no surprise, very enlightening – for several reasons. First off, the data comes from … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 08 December 2015, #15-49A: World Crisis or Circus?

Posted on December 8, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton WANT AD: Are you a snoop? Here is your opportunity to join the Big Brother Corps or even go into competition with the NSA. Arstechica reports on the software that can be coupled with a webcam or … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-10B: Our beloved government!

Posted on March 14, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In Golden, Colorado (west of Denver) it turns out that the Postal Investigation Service has been recording the license plates and faces of drivers and passengers doing business at the US Post Office (80401) for at least three … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-49B: Free Trade, Tranzis, and Culture Wars

Posted on December 21, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Trade is the most basic of human activities outside the family:  I have something that you want, and you have something that I want.  We each know how MUCH we want, so voluntarily, and without any real coercion (unless the … Continue reading →

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