Tag Archives: Nebraska

Nebraska cities to imitate New Mexico gun control?

Posted on January 16, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

In April, the Nebraska Legislature passed a statewide constitutional carry bill and declared that regulating firearms is a statewide concern. The legislation also declared existing local firearm laws void and revoked local governments’ power to regulate guns.  However, the cities … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on “A view of war…”

Posted on September 1, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Here are some thoughts on Margaret Figert’s article, which we published yesterday. I believe that it is a timely article, and worth spreading. She obviously did not write that with the viewpoint that we are engaged in the great struggle … Continue reading →

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A view of war from the Great Plains

Posted on August 31, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: I am posting part of a commentary from Margaret Figert, a retired frontier newspaper publisher, writing from Valentine Nebraska, on the edge of the Sand Hills and the Great Sioux Nation. I’ll provide some comments on her commentary … Continue reading →

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Guest column – Staying happy while self-distancing

Posted on March 23, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Margaret Figert of Valentine, Nebraska, is a long-time correspondent and friend, from a more conservative than libertarian point of view. Still, I’d like to share her “Smoke Signals” column for this week, entitled “Staying happy while self-distancing.” She has a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Heartland

Posted on March 25, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This commentary comes from a long-time friend and correspondent in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and South Dakota. I think it shows how liberty works in a small if very widespread community, where in times of crisis, … Continue reading →

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DC Politics as Usual: Sickening

Posted on March 21, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, #16-12A, By Nathan Barton DC politics makes us sick, and there is no sign it is going to change in the next months or years.  Right now, in the heat of “election season” it is particularly vile and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the News, #14-42A: Weekend this and that

Posted on October 19, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good afternoon.  Some stories from the end of the week to comment on.  Greed, stupidity, and eating their own.  Oh, and the war on some drugs and taking care of the troops, and updates on wars and … Continue reading →

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