Tag Archives: National Parks

Day 34: Are we dead yet?

Posted on November 3, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We at TPOL are fond of reminding people that this “government shutdown” is not just bogus in many ways (only some of the FedGov is shut down) but not the worst example of Congress refusing to pass a budget and … Continue reading →

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Be eaten… or shoot… or be?

Posted on July 24, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Government stupidity is always with us: An incredibly strong argument for why human, mandatory government is dangerous, immoral, and to be avoided. Or put down. Consider Yellowstone National Park. And visit this story in Cowboy State Daily. To put it … Continue reading →

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National parks – strike a blow against racism?

Posted on April 11, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Politically, when one faction (or party) gains massive power and control – when they have defeated their political enemies and reign supreme – the faction starts to fracture internally. They turn on their own comrades. Often, they treat one other … Continue reading →

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Shutdown demonstrates the future

Posted on January 15, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As the current partial government shutdown continues and sets a modern record for the Fedgov’s closure, it may be that we are seeing the future. No, it is NOT a future that looks like the National Mall … Continue reading →

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Government shutdown – two weeks and counting

Posted on January 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Wow.  Two weeks now.  What a situation! (Please tell me, honestly, has this government shutdown REALLY created any problems for you?  Really?) I should point out that the longest government shutdown in the last fifty years was … Continue reading →

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“Keep public lands in public hands”

Posted on September 11, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The title of this commentary is taken from a sign showing up in Southeastern Utah and other places, trying to counter the obvious attempts by Trump, his cronies, and the GOP (and other evil people like Libertarians) … Continue reading →

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Where the Governmental Shutdown is REAL – and People are Angry

Posted on October 13, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The governmental “Shutdown” is for the most part bogus:  the consensus seems to be that only 17% of all government employees are on furlough:  not expected to get a paycheck on the 15th or 31st of October (remember, even Federal … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown Diary, Days #1 and #2

Posted on October 3, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN DIARY Day 1 of the “Government Shutdown/Economy Shutdown” (Tuesday, 01 OCT 2013) – Left early today for Pierre for EPA-mandated testing and certification required to determine whether too much dust or smoke is being emitted.  Will it be … Continue reading →

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