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The evolution of governments into aristocratic forms

Posted on 2026-08-15 by TPOL Nathan

Frank Herbert, author of the well-known Science Fiction universe of Dune, was a keen observer and student of human societies and history. Certainly as great or greater as Isaac Asimov or Robert Heinlein. Let’s consider this statement: We certainly see … Continue reading →

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Do you like to eat?

Posted on 2022-05-30 by TPOL Nathan

I am sure most people reading this commentary would agree, even if reluctantly. And even those people who don’t really like to eat do NOT seem to be able to drop this addiction. We humans are so weak and so … Continue reading →

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Who is to blame for the mess the world is in?

Posted on 2022-03-13 by TPOL Nathan

Many people believe that the Democrats in these Fifty States are to blame – that they built the world of March, 2022. They give many reasons for that belief. Reasons that may be part of the problem, but (in my … Continue reading →

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Are you safe? Now? Next few weeks? Next year?

Posted on 2020-10-16 by TPOL Nathan

2020 has been – is – a horrible year. For too many people in too many places across the Fifty States. And across the world. Nature, evil men and women who hate liberty, who want control, and more. Matters are … Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen ™ Actions: dealing with the insanity of 2020

Posted on 2020-10-14 by TPOL Nathan

The year 2020 is a nightmare. The world has gone mad. The FedGov, already insane, has grown more crazy. Virtually overnight, Many states became totalitarian dictatorships – controlled by elected “massas,” unelected bureaucrats, and jack-booted thugs. Communities are purposefully torn … Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen ™ Actions to deal with the insanity of 2020

Posted on 2020-09-28 by TPOL Nathan

The year 2020 is a nightmare. The world has gone mad. The FedGov, already insane, has grown more crazy. Many states converted, virtually overnight, into totalitarian dictatorships – controlled by elected “massas” and unelected bureaucrats and jack-booted thugs. Communities are … Continue reading →

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The opportunism of government

Posted on 2020-02-14 by TPOL Nathan

A common characteristic of human, mandatory government can easily be seen through the ages. In modern times, it is summed up with this quote: Never let a good crisis go to waste.

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The China Crisis

Posted on 2020-01-27 by TPOL Nathan

There are very few empires left on this planet. I count three, to be precise; some might have a total of five. Those are the FedGov (USA), India, and China. Some would add France and Russia. All of those are, … Continue reading →

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Living free – prepared for emergencies?

Posted on 2019-07-09 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Do we know what it means to live free?  Or do we depend on government and other institutions too much?

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Economic intensive care needed?

Posted on 2016-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-11C By Nathan Barton More and more red flags are being hosted, by a wide spectrum of experts (real or self-annointed), about the American and World economy. Some are getting really, really hyper. But, are they real? Oil … Continue reading →

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