Tag Archives: DC

Allies or enemies – France and America

Posted on March 8, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The nation is “America’s First and Oldest Ally.”  Massive support with armies and ships, provided to the rebels for half-a-decade from the Ancien Regime in Paris, allowed the struggling thirteen United States to win their war of … Continue reading →

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My oh my – what’s that cloud in the sky?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A pro-cannabis-legalization web site, Smell the Truth reports that the DC mayor says that arrests are unlikely for “smoking weed” at Trump inauguration. “The few attendants of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration should have little to worry about … Continue reading →

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Politics 2016: Early March Status Report: Government still won’t work

Posted on March 7, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-10B, by Nathan Barton In breaking news on Friday, Freedom’s Phoenix (publisher Libertarian Ernest Haycock) announced that Romney has declared to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) that he is running for president, despite his claim (during his attack … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 23 December 2015, #15-51C: Holidays and Government Stupidity

Posted on December 23, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A merry Christmas and other holidays to all. I’ve no problem with wishing everyone a merry Christmas and even a happy New Year; sorry if you are offended. To be honest, I’m probably more offended by Christmas … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-08B: Ownership and Power

Posted on March 1, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, we accept that people who OWN something may not actually control it:  shareholders in a corporation (especially a large, publicly-traded one) do not control that company; we “own” our house and land but government dictates to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 4, 2014 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  An odd historical reference/discovery is my theme for some of the stories today, and I think you will have as much fun reading them as I did writing!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, #14-38C: Propaganda is big news

Posted on September 24, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning! Propaganda is all around us: the government version of advertising, with all the lies and exaggerations of any slimy used car salesman, coupled with a very powerful voice.  Even on the conservative (and increasingly anti-government) … Continue reading →

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Home Front heats up (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-30B)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Good afternoon.  Over the weekend, some stories showing how bad things are getting on the home front showed up, and I want to discuss them. In  Pennsylvania, a doctor shot a patient who killed a caseworker, using the gun kept … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-11D: Good news, for once?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Good morning, and a lovely one again: not much wind and the snow is melting fast where I am. Let me start out with some good news or ideas, for once. North Korean Born in a Prison Camp: ‘My Favorite … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-06B: White House Pronouncements

Posted on February 4, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

With Super Bowl and the State of the Union address over, it’s politicking time and everyone is going at it.  More and more people are calling for or predicting open revolt.  Others are calling for crackdowns on – well, you … Continue reading →

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