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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-16B: Schools and the evil thereof

By Nathan Barton Good morning to all. Here are some general news items before I get down to the main business today: the continuing damage of government-run, tax-funded “education” bureaucracies on our children, our communities, and our society. First (and … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-10B: Economy and hatred

By Nathan Barton Good afternoon.  Cold weather again in the news today, at least in the Northeast.  Another excuse, maybe, for our beloved masters in DC to have a day off work. Driving across country this morning, I heard the … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41B: Guns and government stupidity

Guns are part of American culture and life: part of what MAKES us Americans, and gave us more liberty than anyone else on the planet for a long time.  Today, as with all things “American,” guns are hated.  By many … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-36D: Welfare and war, corruption and stupidity

Stupid government California Lawmakers Want $10 Minimum Wage: (Fox News) “The bill, which would raise the state’s minimum wage to $9 in July of 2014, and then to $10 in January 2016, would mark California’s first minimum wage hike in … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-36C: Colorado Floods and Kneejerk Responses

Home Front – New religions: Climate Change Colorado Floods Devastate Front Range Nathan: I was able to avoid the flood zones last week and this weekend by going around them; an option many people including lots of family and friends … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-36B: World Wars and the Home Front

Islamic wars: Arab street revolt, Syrian front – Stupid FedGov Syria: nearly half rebel fighters are jihadists or hardline Islamists (Daily Telegraph) Fears that the rebellion against the Assad regime is being increasingly dominated by extremists has fueled concerns in … Continue reading

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