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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-04E: Decline and Collapse

Posted on 2015-01-30 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning: the theme of many stories today is “Decline and Collapse.”  How quickly is the system, the society, the civilization collapsing?  Here are some examples. Educational system collapse:  The schools continue to decline ever more rapidly.  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-02A: Gas prices and more

Posted on 2015-01-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and I hope you have a good week.  Last week was fixated on the Islamic war, especially the European front.  But there is other news, and here are a few topics: oil and fuel being … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-01E: Legislatures in session: hold on!

Posted on 2015-01-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning! A short commentary today, as I get back on the road. For many states, and for the FedGov, the legislative season has opened.  Unfortunately, NO, you can not buy a license or a tag for … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News: #14-51C: Economy slipping?

Posted on 2014-12-17 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good afternoon! Let us look at the economy briefly, with a couple of stories. Convenience Store Decisions, a professional webzine I receive, notes that demand for gasoline in the US nosedived after Thanksgiving, despite the continued drop in … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-50C: Historical changes in the Middle East; dead letters

Posted on 2014-12-11 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Whether we want to admit it or not, history is constantly being rewritten, and what we see in the world today is much different in many ways that what was seen a quarter- or half-century behind us, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-49E: Bad cops, bad laws

Posted on 2014-12-05 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Yesterday, I was looking at racism and welfare (entitlements) and the Home Front.  More today, it seems… Speaking of welfare queens, how about American cops? Regardless of skin color. “The White House is pushing a multi-million-dollar program … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-49C: Burials and corruption

Posted on 2014-12-04 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good day!  An odd historical reference/discovery is my theme for some of the stories today, and I think you will have as much fun reading them as I did writing! According to the WaPo, “DNA evidence proves … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-47D: It is a cold day!

Posted on 2014-11-22 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning! It is a cold, cold day! It is cold outside. All 50 U.S. states feel freezing temperatures this week as another “polar vortex” brings winter home.  Sorry, but this HAS happened before and WILL happen … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-43A: Guns today

Posted on 2014-10-27 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Here are a few stories from the weekend or a bit older, thanks to various folks.  Mostly doing with guns in some way. Thanks to Margaret for this and the next several stories: Holly Fisher … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the News, #14-38B

Posted on 2014-09-23 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  I have spoken before about the lack of quality of work on the part of so many people today.  Nowhere do we see that lack of quality more than in government.  Several of the stories … Continue reading →

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