Tag Archives: oil

Winter is coming – to the entire planet

Posted on October 11, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

A lot of attention has been paid to Europe’s energy situation since Russia’s ‘special military operation’ began in February, eight months ago. Driven by both geopolitical needs (control of their perimeter) and the treatment of the linguistic/ethnic Russians by the … Continue reading →

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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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Where’s government? Where Are the liberals?

Posted on September 23, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Welcome to West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico.  Most folks who know the area know it as the Permian Basin, named for a geological formation identified as being the same as the original Perm area in Russia. … Continue reading →

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Economic intensive care needed?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-11C By Nathan Barton More and more red flags are being hosted, by a wide spectrum of experts (real or self-annointed), about the American and World economy. Some are getting really, really hyper. But, are they real? Oil … 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, #15-25D: Tyranny and emotions

Posted on June 28, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Local tyranny? Bob Livingston, in Personal Liberty, tells us that it may soon be illegal to back into your driveway to park your car or truck in Jacksonville.  Why?  No, not safety, and not for creating possible … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-44C: Life and Death

Posted on November 5, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Whew.  That stuff is over for at least, what, a couple of months before the 2016 election campaigns start? Getting a dozen e-mails a day from campaigns that somehow mined our e-mail addresses, probably from … Continue reading →

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The New Economy? Unlimited Energy

Posted on October 9, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton On Friday the 3rd, Greg Guenthner over at Daily Reckoning published a good article, “You’ll Never Believe How Low the Price of Oil Can Go…” which I actually didn’t get to read until late Monday, when his … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-39C: Evil is as evil does

Posted on October 3, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning. On the road yesterday, so playing catch up today! A story I’ve wanted to address shows how evil and stupid government and those who trust in it are. Connecticut governor’s Sandy Hook panel recommends new … Continue reading →

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