Tag Archives: fear

Echelons Above Reality: the IRS and Congress

Posted on 2016-04-17 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-16B, by Nathan Barton The Army sometimes uses a term “Echelons Above Reality” or EAR, when speaking of higher command and especially the civilians that tell the military what to do: the secretaries of Defense, Navy, Army, and … Continue reading →

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Politics 2016: Are we there yet?

Posted on 2016-03-15 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-11A by Nathan Barton One more “big primary election day.” Eight months to go… what can go wrong? The new Massa will be chosen, “American democracy” will be vindicated and verified for another four years – or we … Continue reading →

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Killing around the world: Is there a solution?

Posted on 2016-02-01 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-05A 01 February 2016 By Nathan Barton It appears that Boko Haram is “modernizing.” Many so-called “christian” groups have supplemented or replaced their Sunday worship with worship on Saturdays, apparently to reach the “unchurched.” According to the Charlotte … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2015-11-26 by TPOL Nathan

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, #15-02E: Fear

Posted on 2015-01-16 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A lot of fear floating around these days.  A lot of stories relate to that common problem.  We all have fears, and there is nothing wrong with that: it is when we let our fears drive our … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-02C: More on wars and cops, fear and risk

Posted on 2015-01-14 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A variety of news items today, starting with more on our Islamic wars, worldwide. France and Israel mourned and honored heroes in last week’s murder of 17 people by French Islamist terrorists in the Paris area, as … Continue reading →

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