Tag Archives: Economy

Crash of 2009 and government damage to the economy still with us (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-22E)

Posted on June 6, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton According to the FedGov and its sycophants and supporters and hangers-on, the “last recession” ended sometime in 2009 and we have been “enjoying” a “modest recovery” for the last five years.  Now, there is worry that (blame … Continue reading →

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Government: Lies and LIES and MORE LIES

Posted on April 19, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton (Originally Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-15F) Good morning –  or not.  Should I lie to you and tell you what a wonderful day it is, here in America?  If I do, then I’m just like the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-51A: Abominations at year end

Posted on December 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – The “messiah” President Enrolls in Cheapest ‘Bronze’ Plan But Won’t Use It; No Subsidy (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Seems that since HE has enrolled in his own program, that the White House should be forced to cut millions … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45C: Religion, government, and headaches

Posted on November 28, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Religion – Free Markets Pope attacks ‘tyranny’ of markets, urges renewal in key document (Yahoo.com)   In it, economic inequality features as one of the issues Francis is most concerned about, and the 76-year-old pontiff calls for an overhaul of the … Continue reading →

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Where the Governmental Shutdown is REAL – and People are Angry

Posted on October 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The governmental “Shutdown” is for the most part bogus:  the consensus seems to be that only 17% of all government employees are on furlough:  not expected to get a paycheck on the 15th or 31st of October (remember, even Federal … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-30D: Lies and more lies

Posted on August 2, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Lies and more lies The Government “Revises” 84 Years Of Economic History This Week (Zero Hedge) Don’t like how high debt-to-GDP figures are? Revise ’em. Unhappy at the post-‘recovery’ growth rates? Revise ’em. Disappointed at the pace of economic improvement … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-22C: Politics 2012, Self defense

Posted on June 6, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Politics 2012 Gallup identifies flaws in 2012 election polls (USA Today) “Pollsters at Gallup said Tuesday they have identified flawed methods that contributed to their incorrect prediction that Mitt Romney would win the 2012 presidential election, but they are still working to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News & Commentary #13-21C: Truth, lies, and government “facts”

Posted on May 31, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Crash of 2009 Stock Prices: The Fed Is Manipulating the Numbers (American Enterprise Institute) Three rounds of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve have produced record-high stock prices, but real economic growth still remains below the levels expected in an … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-11C: Korea and Congress and Colorado

Posted on March 14, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Today, I’ve got a brief commentary on various interesting news items.  But I also note that more and more people are talking about the potential for violent confrontations right here in the US, and that violence is rising in Europe … Continue reading →

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