Tag Archives: Local tyranny

Classic

Posted on June 3, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The current fad is cyberbullying.  But there is still a lot of the regular kind, all over the Fifty States.  Bullying is wrong, no?  It is, when it involves “children” (which include teens under 18), illegal: it … Continue reading →

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Why are you waiting? Get them out!

Posted on May 10, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You have children (or grandchildren) of school age in your family, your home, your church, or your neighborhood.  They probably go to “public schools” (that is, government-run, tax-supported schools). Ninety percent of American children do. Let us … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever Wonder…

Posted on March 30, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Did you ever wonder why the most dysfunctional, irrational, irresponsible people so often believe that they know – and should control – what is best for everyone else? Why so many people seem to think that responsibility for … Continue reading →

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The Efficacy and Ethics of Voting

Posted on March 7, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By Ben Stone As many times as I have spoken and written on this topic, I chose restraint on formally addressing it again until the madness of the 2016 election cycle faded. The reason for this restraint is that I … Continue reading →

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Private Property?

Posted on March 1, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty What is private property? What defines it as private? Why is that important? Just another “food for thought” item. Your comments are welcome!

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Food for Thought #3

Posted on February 27, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Interesting discussion of the first two items, so maybe these questions will ring a few more bells. Is theft and extortion ever justified? When, if ever, is a tax not theft? Does it make any difference what tax … Continue reading →

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Oh, oooh! Where can I donate?

Posted on November 12, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Actually, that is a rhetorical question… the website is [yescalifornia.org] and the donate button is right there at the top, slightly to right of center. Which is NOT where the backers and organizers of this secession movement … Continue reading →

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Government: the Disaster

Posted on September 30, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton My recent commentary on disasters and government response triggered a response from a friend: the REAL disaster in this country is GOVERNMENT. How true. It seems that every year, there are more and more disasters, but when … Continue reading →

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Another Good Reason to Avoid These?

Posted on August 7, 2016 by MamaLiberty

By L. Reichard White I went to check on a friend in a dangerous situation recently. Call him “W.” He was in the hospital. Dangerous? Yes! As you may know, “hospital” is the third leading cause of death in the … Continue reading →

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Theft by government: fines and code violations and environmental laws

Posted on July 11, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Thanks to Laissez Faire for this news item a week or so ago, from the Dallas News. A man who had a relatively small pile of firewood on the property that he sold in 2002 in the … Continue reading →

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