Tag Archives: liberty

Hope springs eternal

Posted on May 7, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Things continue to get worse and worse. Or so the media – mainstream and other – and the talk shows and the political speechifying and the economics gurus and the warmongers tell us. (Well, dear Camilla and poor old Uncle … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vicious government and vicious dogs

Posted on April 23, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Most of us have encountered or been told about an encounter with a vicious dog. A dog which, seemingly for no reason, will suddenly lash out at another animal or a human. Attack with no provocation, or even when (as … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Liberty: which can you have if only one? Economic? Political?

Posted on April 16, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Consider the following quotes, please: Now: But: Of course, we need to know what it is to “force” political freedom. Perhaps it is fairly simple: refuse to let people become dependent on government, not let them submit. That is certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Ideas for liberty, Image of liberty, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are modern American liberals heirs to Karl Marx?

Posted on March 28, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Or perhaps Groucho? A correspondent recently found and shared this quote from the father of Communism and Socialism: “Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary” … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Liberty, Image of liberty, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Constitutional” rights?

Posted on March 25, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

(A Baker’s Dozen: our rights) How many times have you heard the claim “our rights are ‘given’ to us by the Constitution”? Or “government gives us our rights”? We were recently told by a pundit of some sort that anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Enemies of the State versus Enemies of Liberty

Posted on March 20, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Many of us in what is sometimes called the “liberty movement” have been labeled more than once as “enemies of the state.” The implication is that we are therefore opposed to decency and good order. That we are opposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

How many laws have you broken today?

Posted on March 5, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

It is Tuesday, the 5th of March, AD 2024. A beautiful day… well, at least some places. And even if it is snowing and the wind is blowing, it is a nice day: we need the moisture! We live in … Continue reading →

Posted in History of Liberty, Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some things to think about on a winter’s evening

Posted on February 18, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Ideas of liberty, freedom, and government (or lack thereof): All too often, these are seen as opposing principles, but that is not necessarily the case. A few thoughts about each: In economic terms, we have freedom if we have equality … Continue reading →

Posted in Ideas for liberty, Image of liberty, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wyoming bonanza?

Posted on February 14, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

For more than a century, the State of Wyoming has been critical in the history and success of the economy and technology of the States – and possibly, the entire planet. That critical nature may not be just a historical … Continue reading →

Posted in Ideas for liberty, Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What changed? Graphic on government overreach

Posted on February 3, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Asking permission? Since when? Continue reading →

Posted in Guest commentary, History of Liberty, Ideas for liberty, Image of liberty, Short Takes | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment