Tag Archives: Cuba

Cuba Libre!

(Yes, I know it is a cocktail. But before it was a drink, it was a cry for freedom of Cuba from the Spanish Empire, way back in the mid-1800s.) For virtually my entire life, the wonderful people of Cuba … Continue reading

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Bombs and other news – Civilization erodes

Libertarian Commentary #16-12D, By Nathan Barton The bomb attacks on targets and civilians in Brussels continues to dominate the news, with Fox News reporting that the Caliphate (Islamic State, or ISIS) has claimed credit, although immediate challenges to the validity … Continue reading

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DC Politics as Usual: Sickening

Libertarian Commentary, #16-12A, By Nathan Barton DC politics makes us sick, and there is no sign it is going to change in the next months or years.  Right now, in the heat of “election season” it is particularly vile and … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-47B: Thanksgiving Day and Fear

By Nathan Barton Happy Thanksgiving, with friends and family! This week, due to travel and work (about 2000 miles so far, and days that start at 0600 and end at 0400), I’m not recording a lot of commentary this week. … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 15 September 2015, #15-37B: This and That

By Nathan Barton Oh, dear, here they come (again).  The Texas Tribune warns of the flood of Cubans getting to Mexico and crossing into Texas to take advantage of the benefits Dems and GOP have long granted people fleeing from … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News: #14-51E: Stupid government tricks damage the economy

By Nathan Barton IRS Commissioner threatens temporary IRS shutdown. And this is a bad thing, how? As Personal Liberty.com noted, “It’s hard to tell whether IRS commissioner John Koskinen has a realistic grasp of the way the agency he leads … Continue reading

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