Tag Archives: Paris

French mob does what French mobs do

Posted on March 18, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Or should we say “the Paris mob” instead? Since about 1787 or so, mobs have been a seemingly inescapable part of the French system of government. Regardless of what they call it: democracy, republic, empire, monarchy. Fairly frequently, the streets … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame, a symbol of our times

Posted on April 15, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, on an island in the Seine, the magnificant Cathedral of Notra-Dame-de-Paris is burning, perhaps to the foundations.  The famed edifice, the number-one tourist attraction in France and perhaps all Europe, with 18 million visitors a year … Continue reading →

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France – Part II

Posted on January 10, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Considering the Yellow Vest protests (even rebellion) in recent weeks, we left my journey through the history of French revolutions, rebellions, and protests in 1945, freed (by their own, not just Allied (British Empire and United States), … Continue reading →

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Mastermind? Don’t make me laugh.

Posted on November 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Battle of Paris continues to dominate the news. The WaPo reported that “Suspected mastermind of Paris attack died in police raid, officials confirm » The suspected mastermind of last week’s terrorist attacks that left at least 129 … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 21 November 2015, #15-46E: Upping the ante

Posted on November 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In recent days, the Battle of Paris has upped the ante when it comes to the “migrant refugee” crisis in Europe, and this has spilled over to the Fifty States.  The Mainstream Media (as usual) and much … Continue reading →

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Battle of Paris: More questions

Posted on November 19, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The Battle of Paris continues, with the French security forces attacking and killing people claimed to be part of the “sophisticated conspiracy” resulting in the Friday the 13th attacks. (By the way, how many people recall that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 18 Nov 2015, #15-46B: Looks can deceive

Posted on November 18, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The above pictures come from some of the many articles concerning the response to the attacks in Paris.  Frankly, who can tell the difference between the Caliphate’s murdering warriors and the State’s murdering thugs?? Not just in … Continue reading →

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