Tag Archives: Congress in action

Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10D: Carrying on

Posted on March 8, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

More and more, we see the machinations of the “leaders” in DC (and the State capitals) revealed.  A lot of that this week:  perhaps the powers-that-be simply do not care if we know. Stupid government – Theft by government Salazar: … Continue reading →

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The Sequester – Much ado about nothing

Posted on March 1, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The horror stories have been dominating the front pages and the web sites for two weeks now: Friday, 3/01/13 is the Apocalypse as far as federal funding and spending and millions of jobs.  Border jumpers are already being released, DoD will … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-08B: Culture wars, gun wars

Posted on February 21, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Congress in action – Culture wars Pelosi: ‘Enough with the Public Nudity. Please. We Have Our Standards’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: She supports the San Francisco ban on public nudity, which went into effect on 1 FEB and in the next breath … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-06C: Hoploclasts and Schools

Posted on February 6, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The sheer number of stupid incidents in which school teachers and administrators (and cops) overreact seems to have reached a peak this last week or so.  I started a large table of those I’ve heard about, and with more than … Continue reading →

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They Don’t LOOK Related

Posted on January 24, 2013 by MamaLiberty

North Korea, North America… More and more similarities every day. These two, along with a great many others, have been biting the hands that feed them for a long time. I say it’s time to put them on a diet. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-03F: Stupid Congress, Stupid Minions

Posted on January 20, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Theft by government – Abominable Act A Health Scare for Small Businesses (Wall Street Journal via Daily Policy Digest)  Even though the rule doesn’t go into effect until early 2014, a business could be subject to the so-called employer health … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-2A: Congress and other criminals

Posted on January 11, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Congress in action – Frustration More Than 30,000 Sign WH Petition Calling for Cut in Congressional Salaries (CNSNews.com) Nathan: I am sure that most of those signing it realize that it makes not one bit of difference, that Congress AND … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-53B: This and that

Posted on December 28, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Theft by government Social Security Ran $47.8B Deficit in FY 2012; Disabled Workers Hit New Record in December: 8,827,795 (CNS News.com) Nathan: Ah, do you smell the definite smell of a burned-out credit card? And perhaps … Continue reading →

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