Tag Archives: Licensing

NOT a free market, is it? Licensing and permitting

Posted on December 14, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

What could we all do with less of? Government, of course. Specifically government meddling (“intervention”) in our daily lives, in the activities of our businesses, our institutions (like churches), and everything else.

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The true scope of taking by the State

Posted on May 3, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-18A By Nathan Barton When we hear about the state “taking something,” most people do NOT put together the reality: it is stealing. Let’s talk about that a bit. I don’t particularly care for most of Timothy J. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-05B: Giving versus taking, Freedom

Posted on February 4, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Politicians love to equate giving with taking:  they take and take and then give (some of it) to others. This is the sort of thing you expect more from Democrats than from Republicans, but they … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-29C: Situation crumbling?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Are things starting to crumble even faster?  The Fuehrer and his minions got another few kicks in the teeth this week.  I feel so sorry for him! Different sets of Nazgul made conflicting rulings on … Continue reading →

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