Tag Archives: Media lies

Behind the curtain – modern mainstream media considered

Posted on January 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Around the world and here in the States, mainstream media is frequently a major group of enemies of liberty. The wokeness, political correctness, social justice warrior agenda and many other characteristics are obvious. Various reasons are postulated for this bias. … Continue reading →

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Gun lies

Posted on January 7, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

“There are lies, d*** lies, and statistics.” Mark Twain attributed it to Benjamin Disraeli. It is a fundamental principle of government. Consider the BATFE or ATF. And consider one of the BATFE’s allies in their effort to disarm Americans, a … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™ Economic Lies

Posted on November 26, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Some common lies spouted by governments, public education institutions, and financial institutions, among others: 1. The US Constitution’s “general welfare” clause means Congress may pass whatever legislation it thinks will help the country. Actually, the Preamble (in which this phrase … Continue reading →

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The great mask scam

Posted on January 22, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

We still haven’t learned. Or at least our politicians, “public health” experts, bureaucrats and the nannies of the world haven’t. Masks are a fraud. A scam which has resulted in millions of dollars – if not billions! – of wasted … Continue reading →

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The lies of media and politicians

Posted on September 11, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

What is with the modern mainstream media? Evil? Arrogant? Disdainful of everyone else? Stupid? Or just clueless? Or perhaps, all of the above? Let me share an example. Thanks to Freedom Net Daily for sharing this gem (sarcasm, intended!) “Is … Continue reading →

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Modern colonies and media lies

Posted on March 6, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I spend a fair amount of time in the Four Corners, one of the areas in the Fifty States most heavily impacted by the FedGov.  Here in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico are multiple national parks, … Continue reading →

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The emperor’s new clothes

Posted on October 4, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The mainstream media, and the various alternate media groupings, are hard to figure out. On the one hand, they make a living by peddling things: they sell advertising. Not even the most expensive newspaper or premium channel … Continue reading →

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How Much Can We Take? Mainstream Media

Posted on December 31, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just how much of this bilge can we take, much less believe? On Wednesday, 30 December 2015, these were the afternoon “political-national” headlines from the Infamous Washington Post (the WaPo), flagship of mainstream media. Read them on … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 28 October 2015, #15-43C: The Big Lie Contest?

Posted on October 28, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Is there some national or worldwide contest to see who can tell the biggest lies?  If so, we have a lot of entries this week.  Here are just a few. The bogus debate rages, with more bizarre … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 27 July 2015, #15-30B: Gun haters and Lies

Posted on July 27, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton In a separate commentary, I discuss neutrality as regards political issues and liberty and wars. One of those fields where it is sometimes hard to tell friends from foes, and hard to be neutral, is the realm … Continue reading →

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