Tag Archives: Nanny state

Food Stamps – An American Evil – part 2

Posted on October 18, 2013 by MamaLiberty

[Continued from an earlier article by Nathan Barton] The four lowest states are relatively conservative (if not necessarily in national politics) and all in the west – other than that, they have little in common.  North Dakota is incredibly wealthy … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Passing Scene: Vanishing America

Posted on October 10, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

I (as always) have various discussions on a wide range of topics.  Here are several over the past few months to share with readers, and hopefully to generate some good discussion.  Many people are concerned about the way the America … Continue reading →

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The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Posted on September 26, 2013 by MamaLiberty

Some folks responded to my last article, “For Her Safety” by asking me to write in more detail about the abominable tragedy in that short story. The topic is massive, and I can’t do it all justice in the scope … Continue reading →

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For Her Safety

Posted on September 23, 2013 by MamaLiberty

I went to a funeral in 2003. That’s not unusual for a hospice nurse, but I had a lot of mixed feelings about that one. I was working in home health and began seeing her every day for wound care. … Continue reading →

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What The World Needs Now

Posted on September 23, 2013 by MamaLiberty

No human being has the right, under any circumstances, to initiate force against another human being, nor to delegate the initiation of force. Every living creature has the innate and automatic right to defend their life and property, and that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-36B: World Wars and the Home Front

Posted on September 17, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Islamic wars: Arab street revolt, Syrian front – Stupid FedGov Syria: nearly half rebel fighters are jihadists or hardline Islamists (Daily Telegraph) Fears that the rebellion against the Assad regime is being increasingly dominated by extremists has fueled concerns in … Continue reading →

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Downsizing Government

Posted on September 11, 2013 by MamaLiberty

What does the president of the US (whoever that might be) actually DO that improves your life and helps provide the essentials necessary for survival? What would you like him (or her) to do that would improve your life without … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-22E: Tyranny+, Economics and Nanny State News

Posted on June 7, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Tyranny – Verizon + “Scandal” NSA Taps Into User Data on Internet Giants (The Guardian, UK)  The National Security Agency has obtained direct access to the systems of Google, Facebook, Apple and other US internet giants, according to a top … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-19D: Nanny state – Police state

Posted on May 19, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

A few stories from this week I meant to cover earlier! The “messiah” – Islamic wars: Arab street revolt Obama: State Dep’t. That Didn’t Interview Clinton ‘Investigated Every Element’ of Benghazi (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of COURSE they did – just like … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14D: Bombing and death and taxes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Congratulations: if you are a “typical” or “average” US Citizen, today you have “freedom” from federal taxes for 2013 starting today.  That is, of course, INCOME taxes: you still have to worry about: Social security (FICA) taxes Medicare and Medicaid … Continue reading →

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