Tag Archives: Mesopotamian front

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-50C: Historical changes in the Middle East; dead letters

Posted on December 11, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Whether we want to admit it or not, history is constantly being rewritten, and what we see in the world today is much different in many ways that what was seen a quarter- or half-century behind us, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-40C: Stupid epidemic worse than “disease?”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, the natural theme of the stories that are catching my eye seem to be stupidity on the part of government officials and policies, various and sundry people, on a wide variety of topics.  Bad as things … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-34D: Bad day for too many.

Posted on August 28, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good morning, unless you are in most parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.  (A short commentary today, due to appointments and travel.) The Caliphate continues to fight and grow in Mesopotamia, it seems. USA … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the News, #14-33B: Minor news stories

Posted on August 19, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good afternoon.  The news this week is almost a repeat of last week, or so it seems.  But here goes on a few things of interest.  This will be a short commentary today, but hopefully a lot … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-12E: Having fun? (yet?)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, readers, and I need to have a little fun.  Not that I don’t take these stories seriously, but sometimes we get in moods, and a little laughter lightens up on the trigger-finger.  Sorry for publishing … Continue reading →

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The Veteran’s Apocalypse?

Posted on February 16, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I just read something written by a person who is deeply fearful that “bringing home the troops” from Afghanistan and nearby countries will flood America’s cities and towns with tens of thousands of ex-soldiers, unemployed and badly … Continue reading →

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