Tag Archives: Congress

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09C: Stupidity high and low

Posted on March 6, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, to all my “non-stupid” readers.  It is so easy to get frustrated with the demonstrated lack of competence across the board these days. DHS tells the Romeike Family “you can stay”, just the day after … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-03E: New format

Posted on January 18, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Welcome to The Price of Liberty. Part of this web-magazine is my frequent column of commentary on the news stories of the week: I usually publish three to five separate commentaries, each about 1,000 words more or … Continue reading →

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Crime Rates drop except in NY DHS (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-02E)

Posted on January 12, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Technology Are the Xbox and unleaded gas helping keep you safe from violent crime? (NBC News) Mama’s Note: And, of course, not a single word about the role played by an increasing number of people both willing … Continue reading →

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Bill of [Rights] Restraints Day

Posted on December 15, 2013 by MamaLiberty

By Robert Greenslade – © Nitwit Press December 15th is the 222nd anniversary of the adoption of the Amendments commonly known as the Bill of Rights. Unfortunately, a majority of the American people still do not understand the true intent … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-47C: Long Term Lies and Problems: Congress, Economy

Posted on December 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The first stories today illustrate the long-term problems that government brings to the table.  First we have the corruption and backroom dealing and hypocrisy which is a “system feature” of Congress and legislatures in the nation and around the world.  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45B: Europe and Africa – hope?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Europe’s Hope – Wise People Switzerland: Three Resounding Nos!! (Le Temps via PressEurop) Swiss voters rejected three ballot initiatives when they went to the polls on November 24. Some 60.5 per cent voted against a plan to increase the annual motorway … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-44C: Economic Impacts of Government

Posted on November 21, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Free market – Theft by government Is USPS ready to be sold off? (Reuters by Edward Hudgins) “Last month in Britain, her Majesty’s government made an initial public offering of shares in the British post office, raising $5.3 billion. The … Continue reading →

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The Curtain Rises on the Final Act

Posted on October 17, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Well, time to wrap it up.  Thanks to Margaret for this story – though of course I’d already heard.  And the handwriting was on the wall: House Passes Deal to Reopen Government (New York Times – Breaking News Wed 16OCT2013, … 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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Downsizing Government

Posted on September 11, 2013 by MamaLiberty

What does the president of the US (whoever that might be) actually DO that improves your life and helps provide the essentials necessary for survival? What would you like him (or her) to do that would improve your life without … Continue reading →

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