Tag Archives: government lies

The new elite – our masters

Posted on 2020-08-25 by TPOL Nathan

Nearly every day we read of yet another way in which our political masters make us worse off, while glorifying and benefitting themselves, their mentors and clients. And how deep the corruption has become. How much more arrogant, grasping, and … Continue reading →

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Don’t believe it…

Posted on 2017-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Yesterday, the POTUS-to-be had a news conference and gave a lot of us a great deal of pleasure by attacking the media, including those right there in the room with him, for their lies and overall behavior. … Continue reading →

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Environists, media, and lies

Posted on 2016-12-31 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Author’s Note: For those readers who may not be familiar with it, the term “environist” is a derisive term I use for so-called “environmentalists” because it is clear that the breed in general has no brains: no … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 28 October 2015, #15-43C: The Big Lie Contest?

Posted on 2015-10-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Is there some national or worldwide contest to see who can tell the biggest lies?  If so, we have a lot of entries this week.  Here are just a few. The bogus debate rages, with more bizarre … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 30 September 2015, #15-39C: Ain’t so.

Posted on 2015-09-30 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Someone once said that it isn’t what we don’t know that is dangerous, it is what we KNOW that ain’t so that creates trouble.  News stories today make that point.  We can see how we take things … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 19 June 2015, #15-24D: Lies and politicians

Posted on 2015-06-19 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Lies, especially from politicians, are in the news this week.  The old adage is true: “How can you tell if a politician is lying? Is their mouth open?” Let’s look at a few. Panic time! Oh, NO!!! … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-05A: This and that

Posted on 2015-02-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning: work and weather and travel kept me from posting anything yesterday, but here are a few stories of interest today. In Kermit, Texas, in the Permian Basin, which used to be a nice place to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-47D: It is a cold day!

Posted on 2014-11-22 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning! It is a cold, cold day! It is cold outside. All 50 U.S. states feel freezing temperatures this week as another “polar vortex” brings winter home.  Sorry, but this HAS happened before and WILL happen … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-29A: government does NOT protect us.

Posted on 2014-07-21 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Here are a few examples in the news about what government does (and does not do).  Be warned, please. Job growth picks up in states that raised minimum wage, according to Fox News, quoting US … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-19B: Lies and more lies

Posted on 2014-05-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and welcome back to winter, for many of us.  Cold, clammy, foggy and snow sticking to roads, vehicles, decks and trees, makes me grateful that I can still afford heat for my house, provided I … Continue reading →

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