Tag Archives: Hoplophobes and Hoploclasts

Are we all nuts?

Posted on March 16, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recently, a popular conservative political website interpreted a recent article published by the American Psychiatric Association to say that one in four – 25% – of Americans are mentally ill.  Although not explicit, I can see why … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-09A: Liberty dwindling

Posted on March 3, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Liberty continues to be attacked, right here in the Fifty States, where this week and last we see a good many examples.  Here are a few that caught my eye. The price we must pay … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-43A: Guns today

Posted on October 27, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Here are a few stories from the weekend or a bit older, thanks to various folks.  Mostly doing with guns in some way. Thanks to Margaret for this and the next several stories: Holly Fisher … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-31A: Insanity is catching

Posted on August 5, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good morning, and welcome to a world of insanity.  Nothing new, I admit, but the place is going bonkers even more rapidly than in the past. Hamas, according to an Israeli analyst, has 3,000 “elite” soldiers ready … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-30D: Crying-out-loud Funny.

Posted on July 30, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good afternoon.  Some funny (sad-funny) things being said this week.  Here are a few! An Ohio Sheriff having to deal with border jumpers sucking his budget dry due to petty and not so petty crimes has had … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 21, 2014 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, #14-26C: Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 2, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and welcome to the second half of Anno Domini 2014!  As I started to write this yesterday, friends north of the border were celebrating Canada Day, the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-08A: Hoplophobia

Posted on February 19, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and welcome all the government officials back to work after their third three-day weekend in less than seven weeks (four if they had a hangover after SuperBowl and took a sick day). Mama’s Note: I’d … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-07C: Stupidity rampant

Posted on February 13, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and my best wishes and prayers that you may have an idiot-free day; forlorn as that hope is for me and my companies and family.  Sadly, many stories today remind us that the idiots (or … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39B: Religions and government and guns

Posted on October 8, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Religion 2013 – Politics 2013 Pope Francis calls on the Church to divest itself of ‘worldliness’ (RawStory.com) In an address to the poor, he said: “Many of you have been stripped down by this savage world that does not give … Continue reading →

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