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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-42B: Ebola and other madness

By Nathan Barton Good afternoon.  Ebola and Enterovirus D68 may not be as catching as so many fear, but madness is highly contagious.  Among other things, on Monday I’ve already received a full week’s dose of panicmongering about how millions … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-41C: World Wars and Home Front

By Nathan Barton Good morning. Around the world, we see that fighting continues everywhere: Mesopotamia and Syria continue to be roiled by the Caliphate, and the US and its allies continuing to bomb and do more harm to the ordinary … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-39C: Evil is as evil does

By Nathan Barton Good morning. On the road yesterday, so playing catch up today! A story I’ve wanted to address shows how evil and stupid government and those who trust in it are. Connecticut governor’s Sandy Hook panel recommends new … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-38E: Stupid government and more

By Nathan Barton Good morning! The FedGov has settled with the Dineh (the Navajo Nation) for decades of mismanagement and lost money from coal, oil and gas, and other resources for the princely sum of 554 million bucks.  Of course, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-37B: Governments and religion and stupidity

by Nathan Barton Good morning.  Got a bit of this and that to discuss this morning.  Especially as relates to the intersection of religion and politics.  And then a few more things. Those loving and peaceful and oh, so supportive … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-35C: Insanity in the news

by Nathan Barton Good morning.  Insanity is a serious problem today, especially in government, education, and Islam.  Today’s news stories show what I mean. Insanity in government and more: California’s demonstrably insane legislature has sent a plastic bag ban law … Continue reading →

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The Denial of Due Process May Bankrupt Universities

By Gordon E. Finley, Ph.D. With now literally hundreds of editorials and op-eds taking positions both pro and con on California’s SB 967 – as well as the broader issue of “affirmative consent” for sexual relations — it is virtually … Continue reading →

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Crony government (Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-32D)

by Nathan Barton Good afternoon!  We all agree that politicians and bureaucrats are a VERY bad mix.  So, for that matter, is a situation where we mix politicians and educators.  Of course, educators are often just a sub-species (emphasis on … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-32B: Bad weekend

By Nathan Barton Good morning, at least here in the Black Hills.  Around the world?  A bad weekend and a bad week.   Here is a brief look. Islamic wars – Murder and more Last week, stories have appeared that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-32A: Stupid, stupid, stupid

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Sometimes the sheer stupidity of government and its actions hits me right between the eyes: this weekend is a great example.  Ignoring impacts on me, my family, my clients, and friends and associates, we see … Continue reading →

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