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Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun

Posted on July 19, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The attempted killing of The Donald last week brings to mind an old political aphorism. Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun (枪杆子里面出政权). The phrase was coined by Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong. He first used the … Continue reading →

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Mob mentality and American Jews – Cowardice

Posted on December 6, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The refusal of an arts festival committee in Williamsburg, Virginia to allow a scheduled lighting of a menorah for Chanukah on Saturday is an affront to the very existence of that city. And to liberty, not just to the Jews … Continue reading →

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Independence Day – action needed

Posted on July 2, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The Blaze reported (from various mainsteam media sources and postings to Twitter) about controversy and an incident while the organization “Moms for Liberty” holding an event at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia on the 29th. A vocal … Continue reading →

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Schools: an example of society and government arrogance

Posted on June 19, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just as the Thanksgiving/Christmas season is always flavored (or marred) by political controversies over free speech and freedom of (from) religion, so the high school and college graduation season is frequently marked by clashes on religion in … Continue reading →

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Bureaucrats Gone Wild department

Posted on March 4, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This has been going on for some time. Just a couple of days ago it was in the news again, specifically US News (and World Report) tells us that Pepsi distributors are laying off 80 to 100 … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-49A: Fun and dreary weather! AND stool pigeons?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and welcome to December, 2014.  We are in the midst of the holidays, and things are fun for many folks, dreary for others.  Travel is more difficult, and apt to be delayed due to weather. … Continue reading →

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