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Socialism and liberty (Part 2)

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

So, is socialism compatible with liberty? There are many who claim that it is. There are others (few, admittedly) who claim that some form of socialism is ESSENTIAL to liberty. Before diving in, let us be perfectly clear: we at … Continue reading →

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Comparing the SPQR and USA – again (Part 3)

Posted on July 3, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The Roman Empire was, in many ways, very dependent on the estimated 10% of its population that were Jews, back there in the First Century. It was one of the bright spots in the economic and social life of the … Continue reading →

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Liars and criminals in charge – when will it end?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Bluntly? It will end when we decide it must – and do something about it. Let me explain. Some of the latest news in the Pandemic Panic and Lockdown:

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Congress-critters: worse than telemarketers and used-car salesmen

Posted on December 16, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

According to a nationwide Gallup survey (reported in a column of the American Institute of Economic Research), here is how our esteemed Representatives and Senators rate as far as honesty and ethics: Congress: 58% rate it low or very low … Continue reading →

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Thou shalt not steal…

Posted on November 7, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

… unless the value is less than $950. Of course, that is NOT what the 7th Commandment, given to Moses on Sinai, says. Unless, of course, you live in California. There, Proposition 47 was passed back in 2014. It makes … Continue reading →

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Trump’s latest – eh?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Mainsteam Media continues to portray The Donald as all sorts of evil, including much that he is definitely not guilty of, while mostly ignoring his real evils. The list is long: the Never-Trumpers (Dem, GOP, and whatever) … Continue reading →

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California – a legacy of filth and evil (#2 of 3)

Posted on August 14, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Obi-Wan was wrong.  The writers that penned those words knew it.  Because they lived in a worse, more wretched hive. It is called California.

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SCOTUS legalizes sports wagering nationally

Posted on May 16, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The WaPo reports that SCOTUS has overturned a federal law which has been on the books for a quarter-century,  The law, supposedly to protect the ‘integrity of collegiate and professional sports, enacted in 1992, prohibited 49 states … Continue reading →

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When is self-defense NOT?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In California, convenience store owner Min Kim was just convicted of manslaughter for gunning down the criminal who tried to rob his store, and he will be in prison for eight years.  As reported in Freedom Post, … Continue reading →

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Morality, Society, Norms and Government

Posted on April 5, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-15A, by Nathan Barton I am working on various projects in “Indian Country” – that is the official FedGov term for the AmerInd reservations and “trust lands” which are found across the nation in virtually every state, if … Continue reading →

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