Tag Archives: Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s situation rapidly deteriorating – but hope for the future!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

No doubt the Communist rulers and administrators right now fervently wish for a piece of fiction to be reality.  I refer to Heinlein’s “Hong Kong Luna” penal colony in his novel, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. It was a … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong and liberty

Posted on October 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In July, the Heritage Foundation rated Hong Kong as the MOST economically-free nation in the world, giving it 89.9 out of a possible 100.  Not  politically free, but economically-free.  They (and we) recognize that the two DO go … Continue reading →

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Is Red China dying?

Posted on August 13, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Hong Kong is in the news a lot: protests have disrupted business and usual, and even shut down airline flights in and out of the former Crown Colony.  The protests started several months ago, because Beijing was … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 3, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

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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