Tag Archives: politicians

Arrogance and evil

Posted on December 21, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The new TrumpTax now seems a done deal, but on Tuesday the 19th of December, it was a bizarre sort of public spectacle as the House and Senate debated it, voted on it, traded back and forth, … Continue reading →

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Sharing quotes about our biggest headache

Posted on December 16, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Having just visited with a number of friends, business associates, and clients on their current challenges, it was appropriate that I received a neat collection of quotes from a relative. Many of their challenges have to do … Continue reading →

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Dealing with predators

Posted on November 16, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The lists get longer and longer – the predators – sexual predators – are being outed and (for the most part) condemned, even expelled from various and sundry events and organizations. On the political side (just in … Continue reading →

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What do you call people like this?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Liberty Viral reported what many of us already figured out. Six “conscript parents” (to use the old Roman title updated) who voted to repeal Obummercare -the Abominable Act – in 2015 voted to NOT repeal it last … Continue reading →

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A need to liberate children and families

Posted on June 22, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As I’ve been concentrating on schools and education recently, I was pleased to find an article at the Foundation for Economic Education about an Arizona legislator who has called for the repeal of compulsory schooling.  The article … Continue reading →

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You can’t have it both ways, people

Posted on May 28, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Can I appear to defend The Donald for just a moment?  The drama-queen panic and screams of horror at his election to the positon of “the most powerful man in the world” have really not subsided in … Continue reading →

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Government as religion – clergy and laity

Posted on March 9, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recently, one of my sons and I were discussing the current situation  in the Imperial Capital, where the struggle between the Donald and the Democratic Party – and a number of others – in Congress is growing … Continue reading →

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Are we really surprised?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I am thinking that it wouldn’t be a half-bad idea to have a regular column entitled, “Really? No surprise here” or something like that. I find myself asking readers and others that question or one like it … Continue reading →

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Truth or not – the cycle continues, so be prepared

Posted on July 10, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A frequent correspondent sent me a long list of headlines and links to various stories in the aftermath of the Dallas sniper(s) incident, pointing out claims of a FedGov-inspired “Summer of Chaos” ™ (Pending) and conspiracy claims … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary: this and that

Posted on May 28, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-21D by Nathan Barton Before getting to other news, I find myself commenting on the “bathroom crisis” – a manufactured issue that nevertheless seems to be dominating political thinking right now. And distracting us from more critical issues. … Continue reading →

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