Tag Archives: Hoplophobia

Blindness or lies? Government at its “best”

Posted on October 24, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Is government just blind (willfully or not)? Or is it just that government is incapable of telling the truth? Are lies essential to government? Lets look at just one example. Dr. John Lott at the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) … Continue reading →

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Things to do to keep from getting shot

Posted on June 14, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton … and maybe killed. A Baker’s Dozen ™ How not to die by shooting. There are some very common sense ways to avoid dying (or just getting wounded) with guns, especially here in the Fifty States.  Here … Continue reading →

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Fear, loathing, and fragmentation of society

Posted on March 1, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In the last two weeks, we have seen a new tone set in the usual post-murder political screaming in the Fifty States. Of particular interest is the “sudden” conversion of so many major companies, now supposedly bowing … Continue reading →

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Second amendment – prohibited by law?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Bloomberg tells us that the Supreme Court has decided that the Second Amendment doesn’t apply in Maryland or Florida, based on two very recent decisions. “The U.S. Supreme Court steered clear of the intensifying [sic-NAB] gun debate … Continue reading →

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Today, there are thirteen states…

Posted on November 9, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, there are thirteen states that require NO permit (other than “the Second Amendment” as people are wont to point out) for carrying concealed.  At least for people who are residents of that state, not convicted (or … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on the Las Vegas Massacre (#3)

Posted on October 8, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This week, I’ve lost track of the times I’ve heard politicians say the most disgusting things. First, of course, we have the liberals demanding “reasonable” gun laws. Then we have the conservatives whining about how this isn’t … Continue reading →

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Stupidity Epidemic: Fresh Outbreaks (was: Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-44F)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, for the weekend, we will look at how stupidity is epidemic in these Fifty States, while we worry about silly things like Ebola and B85 and flu epidemics and elections. In New Hampshire, it is now … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-37D: Weekend news good and bad

Posted on September 20, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Good morning.  Despite the Road-E-O, had to hit a few stories today! The National Institutes of Health study released states that more physical ailments are reported by people who live near natural gas wells (and therefore, fracking operations) in Washington … Continue reading →

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