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Our right to beverage alcohol

By Nathan Barton Is it a “right” or a “privilege” to buy and/or drink alcohol? Is that an inherent human right? Is that a right of Americans under the Constitution? Or is that a privilege granted to us by government? … Continue reading

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Oh, yes, the mainstream media

By Nathan Barton Time and again, the media demonstrate that they cannot be trusted. Consider three different stories. See how the mainstream media buries the story under the huge serving of propaganda they are dishing out to us, the public. … Continue reading

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Is Red China dying?

By Nathan Barton Hong Kong is in the news a lot: protests have disrupted business and usual, and even shut down airline flights in and out of the former Crown Colony.  The protests started several months ago, because Beijing was … Continue reading

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Guest column: Fire extinguishers and guns

Nathan’s notes:  I found this recently and want to share it.  I am posting this without Mr. Post’s permission, as Quora.com has very poor ways to contact people who write answers.  Mr. Post, if you object, please contact me and … Continue reading

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Insanity isn’t just for breakfast anymore: China and Russia

By Nathan Barton Be sure to read part 1, or this won’t make much sense. The FedGov, imperial or not, whatever our “objectives” are, needs to have nothing to do with China or Russia.  Why?  Why are they doomed?  For … Continue reading

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A look back at the Declaration of Independence

By Nathan Barton Today, in 2019, we hear the Founding Fathers and even the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution are racist, hypocritical, and therefore to be treated with contempt and anger.  And the principles contained therein are to be … Continue reading

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The false dawn of the French Revolution

By Nathan Barton On 14 July, the French (and some of their former colonies) celebrated Bastille Day. The French call it the “National Celebration” and it is usually considered their version of Independence Day, here in the Fifty States. That … Continue reading

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The Democrats’ war on the Bill of Rights, Part 1

By Nathan Barton Note: Although this commentary attacks the Democratic Party, much of its membership, leadership, and supporters, please do NOT think that the Republican Party (the GOP), its leadership, much of its membership, and its supporters do NOT have … Continue reading

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Guest column – When being an immigrant meant something positive

by Rosemary LeBonte (Please see my comments at the end. – Nathan) Back in 1900, when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship and stand … Continue reading

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Guest Column – Why it’s called Independence Day

By Bob Livingston Note: I am republishing this from Mr. Livingston because I think it deserves as much distribution as possible.  Please, please share this with others. On June 7, 1776, the Continental Congress met at Philadelphia and received Richard … Continue reading

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