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Any excuse…

… for government intervention. For giving government agencies more power, more control, and of course, more money. (Except, of course, we are not giving government more money. It isn’t like being enticed by advertising to go spend our money at … Continue reading

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Just another supply chain problem, eh?

Welcome to summer! As we seem to be running out of all sorts of essential and nice to have things, courtesy of COVID-19, the Pandemic Panic, and those looking for any crisis to blow up into a world-ending disaster, we … Continue reading

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Drought, wildfire and the American dream

Drought and wildfires are constantly with us. This summer and fall are expected to be particularly bad for both according to many forecasters and predictions. Some areas are hard hit, and some have been very bad in the past. Now, … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-26D: 4th of July and government fireworks

By Nathan Barton Hope that you have a great Independence Day.  Today is the 4th of July, a national holiday celebrated by parties, picnics, and fireworks (where they are legal, at least, and where people can afford them).  Enjoy the … Continue reading

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Crash of 2009 still here, popes and queens (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-04D)

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Apparently much of the country is again shivering in winter, and California is again panicking, this time over not enough snow, water, and mudslides.  Meanwhile, the economy is also still in the deep freeze. Mama’s … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-35A:

Due to some personal issues and family and business matters, I will not be writing any regular commentaries this week.  I will try to comment on news stories sent to me or referred to me, but I am trying to … Continue reading

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