Tag Archives: Minnesota

Secession in the mix? Minnesota “True North”

Posted on January 8, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Following the regrettable death of a woman who used her car to knock down an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the Minnesota governor’s remarks raise an ugly specter. He states that the Minnesota National Guard is being trained and is being … Continue reading →

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Les Miserables – 21st Century, American style

Posted on December 23, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Which is worse: a horrific sentence for a relatively minor crime, or being wrongly convicted of a crime? Horrible as a sentence of years in prison for, example, stealing a loaf of bread is? We suggest that wrongly being convicted … Continue reading →

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Minnesota failing – what next?

Posted on December 11, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

For many people, the State of Minnesota is a whole stewpot full of “lessons that need to be learned.” In recent days, a whole lot of scandalous information is leaking out. Since often this is being put out by various … Continue reading →

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Walz, Minnesota, and military service

Posted on August 8, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The tapping of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for the veep nomination by dear Kammie about 48 hours ago has reminded people of just how bad American politics is. And the mental, intellectual, and moral bankruptcy of the Farm-Labor Party … Continue reading →

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“In the public interest” – yet another lie from your friendly government goons

Posted on March 10, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

According to a short discussion in FEE, a bill has been introduced in Minnesota which would restrict sale and purchase of paints (apparently both interior and exterior house paints) and create a licensing scheme for house painters. (At least we … Continue reading →

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Who are the racists?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In last Friday’s news was a report that the FBI has determined that the Minneapolis Police Department has an established pattern of use of excessive force and discrimination against minorities, especially blacks and AmerInd people. This is a follow-up to … Continue reading →

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Firing people – examples of modern political hypocrisy

Posted on May 10, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recent news about firing people points out some really cute examples of how those who support and believe in the state are demonstrating their hypocrisy in different ways. Consider the city of Forest Lake, Minnesota, where the … Continue reading →

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A Dummy’s Guide to Depending on Government?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Several recent events again illustrate how really, really stupid it is to depend on government to deal with emergencies or listen to government agencies when they try to dictate what private citizens and businesses should do in … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #15-42A: Homeless and Migrants and Barbarian Invasions

Posted on October 20, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Mama Liberty notes that “Of course there is not one word proposing to eliminate all the taxes and other government barriers in place preventing people who wish to do so from taking any real responsibility for themselves.” … Continue reading →

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