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Connecticut, the “Police State”

Posted on March 3, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Connecticut is nicknamed the “Constitution State” because it claims to have been the first polity in history with a written constitution (the Fundamental Orders, published in 1638).  Apparently the fifth state to ratify the Constitution, Connecticut has … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-07B: Police State Karma

Posted on February 12, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

What a week!  Good morning, all kinds of interesting things going on.  Here are a few of them.  Some really wacky ones, to start from the wonderful world of law enforcement and gun-haters and gun-fearers. John Morales of Texas, the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48C: Stupid people and Congress

Posted on December 15, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Congress in action – Stupid people Professors question enforceability of 3-D printer legislation (The Daily Pennsylvanian) “While it is now illegal [sic] to use 3-D printers to manufacture firearms without proper licensing, some Penn professors question the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-33C: Police State and Politics 2013

Posted on August 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Home front: Police state Wisconsin: Police tackle man for photographing protest (Raw Story) “A photographer and activist was aggressively arrested at the Wisconsin Capitol on Monday during a daily singalong protest. Video of the incident uploaded to YouTube showed two police officers … Continue reading →

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The Police State – The “messiah” and his minions tighten the grip

Posted on June 11, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

If you didn’t think we were in a police state, the last week should have stripped the last of the blinders from your eyes.  And shattered the warm and fuzzy pink eyeglasses, too.  But while enough is enough, we have … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-19C: Colorado, Police State of

Posted on May 18, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Tyranny Colorado applies to be drone testing ground (9News.com) A bi-partisan letter of support signed by Gov. Hickenlooper and every member of Colorado’s congressional delegation, except Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Co) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Co), urges the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-13C: More Police State Blues

Posted on April 12, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Hoplophobes & Hoploclasts Chris Matthews: NRA Wants ‘Guns on Demand Like You’re Buying a Hershey Bar’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Not quite, Chris.  Handguns, like prescription drugs and computer games and gasoline and other items that are easily shoplifted and high-value items, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #12-43F: Police state and winter in America

Posted on October 13, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

A cold, damp morning in the Four Corners, after a day of thunderstorms with rain and a little hail: not so nice in the Black Hills and West River: no moisture at all, though warm enough for mid-October. But the … Continue reading →

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