Tag Archives: Free Trade

The FedGov, schools, religion, and free trade

Posted on July 25, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: this is a rewrite and republication of the commentary “Federal government good at micromanagement but…” published on 17 May 2023. For some reason (please tell us), very few readers thought that commentary was worth their time (and for … Continue reading →

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Free trade? Free speech? Of course, but…

Posted on December 12, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Remember when Americans were sold on all the “free trade” agreements like NAFTA and the TPP and how the European Union would be a vast free-trade zone to increase prosperity and increase freedom? Oh, provided that we all followed hundreds … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Ghetto

Posted on August 22, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, the word “ghetto” has really bad connotations.  It refers to slums where the vast majority of residents are black,  living in these inner-city neighborhoods of rotting buildings and utilities, crime, and neglect.  (See also “barrio” and … Continue reading →

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Technology and Old-Fashioned Ways

Posted on February 2, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-05B By Nathan Barton I am a very strong believer in human creativity and science: real, theoretical and practical science, not the Soviet-style political (politically tainted) science we find in government agencies, universities, and “foundations” associated with government. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-49B: Free Trade, Tranzis, and Culture Wars

Posted on December 21, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Trade is the most basic of human activities outside the family:  I have something that you want, and you have something that I want.  We each know how MUCH we want, so voluntarily, and without any real coercion (unless the … Continue reading →

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