Tag Archives: Homeland Security

Chinese balloons and the warfare-welfare state

As of Friday night, we have now “enjoyed” two episodes of “oh, ooh, China boogeyman is here” drama. First, of course, the balloon drifting across the full width of North America, starting in Alaska, passing over Montana, Missouri, and then … Continue reading

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US military establishment – too bloated to work?

The American military establishment is presently led, in the age of Uncle Joe, by a retired general, now “civilian” Secretary of Defense, who was and is a political animal even more so than many of his civilian predecessors. In a … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-20A: This and that

By Nathan Barton After a very lengthy illness and hiatus in this commentary, I am attempting to resume it at least part time! According to Libertytalk.fm two of the Silk Road lead investigators who brought down the supposed Dread Pirate … Continue reading

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