Tag Archives: human government

Guest column: The five universal laws of human stupidity

Posted on April 22, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The Five Universal Laws of Human Stupidity Note from TPOL: One of the strongest arguments against mandatory, coercive human government is the existence of stupid people. Especially since the synergy of stupidity is a factor of multiplication and not merely … Continue reading →

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David Lipscomb on Government

Posted on March 21, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Many libertarians think that all people who claim to be “Christians” or even religious in general reject the libertarian, or free-market anarchist, worldview. This quote from 1867 or 1868 is worth thinking about:

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People sometimes DO get it

Posted on September 11, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

A review of an article on God, the Founders, and Purpose of Human Government a/k/a Baker’s Dozen ™ Reasons Human Government is Ungodly By Nathan Barton [Be advised: this commentary may seem to be overly religious. No apologies offered, since … Continue reading →

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Is there an acceptable size and role of government?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Several years ago, on a South Dakota forum, a self-described “liberal” posed the question, what should be the role and size of government?  His perspective was intended to be provocative, as the forum is mostly populated by a … Continue reading →

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Webster and “just rulers” – Does Webster make sense?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Noah Webster, a genius in the early 19th Century, wrote much about government, politics, and society. He is best known for his dictionary, but his writings are extensive and thoughtful, and worth perusing nearly two centuries later. … Continue reading →

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