Tag Archives: government abuse

Parasites and predators of government (and more)

Posted on November 8, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Jesus specifically told us that we would have the poor with us always. Although He did not specifically tell us, He implied that we will always have sin and sinners – unrepentant sinners – with us also. And that we … Continue reading →

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Beer flu saga continues

Posted on July 7, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We here at TPOL recently looked back at some news stories and reports that interested us months and months ago. Particularly dealing with health care and health issues. Let us share a few. They are old news, but still of … Continue reading →

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Seventh generation warfare? Coming or here?

Posted on June 5, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Folks with a military bend are familiar with the concept of generational warfare. After the 1 June 2025 attack on Russian bases by Ukrainian security forces in a covert operation, some tell us that the world has entered a new, … Continue reading →

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The destruction and death of capitals

Posted on January 23, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The above photo is from the game Fallout 3. You can find them and many more at https://viewfromravenrock.blogspot.com/. Human history is filled with examples of the destruction of the capital cities of massive empires, both in the Old World (both … Continue reading →

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Can we learn any lessons from the past?

Posted on May 26, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: A rapid trip, 400 miles each way plus “ion-and’around” an area of the West new to us, both delayed postings and triggers these thoughts. The Wind River Basin of Central Wyoming is one of the great beautiful places … Continue reading →

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The world’s (and history’s) biggest monopoly

Posted on March 14, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just a short posting to share something neat! Over at the Garrison Center, Tom Knapp has a winning commentary. Not only does he offer a contrarian view of Senator Elizabeth Warren (“Fauxahontas” to many people), but he … Continue reading →

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How wonderfully hypocritical

Posted on June 19, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Ari Armstong, a libertarian Republican in Colorado, just published his latest Colorado Freedom Report, discussing the response of the Colorado congressional delegation to the hot political fad of the month, trashing the Donald for the policy of … Continue reading →

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Is it government’s duty to control weeds? (Part II)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In the last commentary I discussed the role of government in controlling weeds.  Weeds along streets and roads, on public property, and on private property. I believe that there are many ways to deal with weeds that … Continue reading →

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