Tag Archives: oil prices

Oil and North America – prospects?

Posted on March 21, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Some time ago, a reader (Tom Knapp, I think) made a comment worth revisiting given the Biden regime push against oil (and gas) and the rapid inflation in oil and gas prices. Are we now performing the … Continue reading →

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If I pay you enough, will you take my oil?

Posted on April 21, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

I admit that I have never completely understood the futures market in commodities, much less the entire derivatives system. But it was a negligent discharge this week.

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Upping the ante … economically and politically

Posted on March 9, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

The spreading of panic for political purposes is in full gear. On this Monday morning we need to remember priorities: Protect yourself from getting sick, yes. Protect yourself from shortages of goods. Protect yourself from drops in stock markets and … Continue reading →

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Socialism: the nature of government

Posted on February 26, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08E by Nathan Barton As I discussed in a recent commentary, government’s nature is both evil and secretive, not because it necessarily wants to be, but because that is how government functions, for many reasons. The nature of … Continue reading →

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More Islamic wars

Posted on January 24, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 24JAN16, #16-04A By Nathan Barton It is dangerous to be a Muslim, I think. No, not so much here in the Fifty States, as in the Ummah, the Dar-Al’Islam, the lands of “peace.” A couple of stories here, … Continue reading →

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“It’s for the children:” Excuse for Tyranny (#16-03E)

Posted on January 22, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary, 22 January 2016, #16-03E By Nathan Barton Children are the excuse for so much tyranny; a good deal of this is because those who are in power themselves never really grew up. 2016, the year of the REAL … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 29 DEC 2015, #15-52A: Lies and More Lies – What can we believe?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Lies and more lies? According to Freedom News Daily, quoting a Reuters story, “Oil fell toward $37 a barrel on Monday, trading within sight of an 11-year low, pressured by excess supply that has more than halved prices … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 24 December 2015, #15-51D: Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 24, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A merry Christmas and other holidays to all. I’ve no problem with wishing everyone a merry Christmas and even a happy New Year; sorry if you are offended. To be honest, I’m probably more offended by Christmas … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 18 AUG 15, #15-33b: Crime and government

Posted on August 18, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Hmmm. What is going on? Business Insider reports that the latest reason for Wal-Mart profits dropping is increased theft from the big-box retail chain. No matter what is done, more and more people are stealing more and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-10: Immigration, Education, more.

Posted on March 12, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning. California, even by FedGov admission, has higher than average unemployment.  In fact, the processing of unemployment checks by the state government is a big and growing business, which the state contracts out.  But is it … Continue reading →

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