Tag Archives: Lakota

I’m from the government, and I…

Posted on February 9, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A recent article in the Rapid City Journal explains how the Oglala Lakota Nation (Oglala Sioux Tribe) in South Dakota is suing the FedGov because DC does not provide adequate law enforcement funding (enough cops) to OST “contributing to high … Continue reading →

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Men, not law

Posted on January 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

This recent story from KOTA talks about “Oyate Court” which is a bizarre, extra-legal “judicial” activity several counties in South Dakota are running. In it, enrolled members of federally-recognized tribes are not put through the normal South Dakota unified court … Continue reading →

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When push comes to shove … COVID in Indian Country of SD

Posted on May 1, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Both sides are ramping up the war of words and actions here in the Fifty States right now. Is this another “phony war” as Europe suffered at the beginning of WW2 80 years ago? Will this current game turn into … Continue reading →

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Libertarian view of history of the Black Hills now available

Posted on November 27, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

As discussed earlier in November, The Price of Liberty now has a short history (still in progress) of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. You may view it here, or by clicking on the link in the masthead … Continue reading →

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False history as taught by media today: an example in the Black Hills

Posted on November 9, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: This was written several years ago to challenge the publication of a photo and caption at Imgur. However, it expresses some of Nathan’s views regarding liberty and government. The media is doing exactly the same thing concerning current … Continue reading →

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So, they won, eh?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I got the news late yesterday: actually a bit surprising on a Sunday, but maybe I just overlooked it. The “Water Protectors” have won: the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has had its permit denied by the US … Continue reading →

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Naive or just making a point?

Posted on October 25, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For the past several weeks, many of us have been watching events on Standing Rock Reservation, homeland of one of the modern Lakota nations in the Dakotas, as a “grassroots” coalition fights against the Dakota Access Pipeline … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-15B: Holy Week and government

Posted on April 14, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  To many people, this is “Holy Week.”  The 13th was “Palm Sunday,” and at sunset on Monday the 14th begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread, or Passover.  I lose track of all the different names … Continue reading →

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The Republic of Lakotah – Why? (Part 4)

Posted on October 24, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

This is the fourth part of my review of Stephen Lendman’s article about Russell Means’ re-proclamation of the “Republic of Lakota.” As I was writing this, the unexpected (though not surprising) occurred: Russell Means (Oyate Wacinyapin) died at age 72 … Continue reading →

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The Republic of Lakotah – Who? (Part 3)

Posted on October 18, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

In Parts 1 and 2, I looked at a recent article by Stephen Lendman concerning a recent “re-proclamation” by Russell Means of the “Republic of Lakotah” and the various things wrong with both Lendman’s report and Means’ claims. The article … Continue reading →

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