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Progressivism and new prohibitions – implications for the future

Posted on January 22, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Given 170 years of Progressivism, the century of history of alcohol prohibition, 80 years of (some) drug prohibition, and more, where do we stand in 2020? (This commentary continues the series, with the original postings found Here, Here, and Here.)

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Progressivism and Prohibition – the awful aftermath

Posted on January 19, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Having looked briefly at the relationship between Progressivism (Regressivism), Prohibition, and the Social Gospel, we now move closer in time to today. Even though Prohibition was repealed nationally in 1937, its evils remain with us today. Although supposedly the Social … Continue reading →

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Defining “Democracy” and why the FedGov isn’t

Posted on December 11, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Most libertarians and conservatives are aware that the Federal Government – the union of States – was established as a republic and not a democracy.  And of the distain (if that is a strong enough word) of … Continue reading →

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What are their political objectives?

Posted on December 6, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

I am no admirer of Bill Barr, currently the Attorney General of the United States, but I find the comments he made in a speech last month worth pondering. He speaks the truth about “so-called progressives” (“Regressivists” or Tranzis and … Continue reading →

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Exploiting the passions of youth

Posted on October 31, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

Young people – especially teens – have enormous energy and vitality. They can be very passionate and enthusiastic. Unfortunately, many people take advantage of that. It is, if not a form of child abuse, certainly an example of taking advantage … Continue reading →

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The Russians aren’t coming – they’re here!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I should have paid attention. I knew it was coming, no, I knew that the situation was grave. After all, hadn’t the wonderful folks over at Think Progress warned me? But I didn’t pay attention.  And now … Continue reading →

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California – a legacy of filth and evil (#2 of 3)

Posted on August 14, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Obi-Wan was wrong.  The writers that penned those words knew it.  Because they lived in a worse, more wretched hive. It is called California.

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A new civil war?

Posted on June 28, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Warnings or threats or attempts at self-fulfilling prophesy? All kinds of articles and comments are appearing in June about an upcoming civil war.  A war between the “liberals” and the “conservatives.” A war that might actually merit … Continue reading →

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It is NOT about “helping people”

Posted on March 22, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I heard it on the radio, and the New York Daily News is very excited about it, and how it shows all rich people are not evil, greedy, heartless monsters. It seems that eighty of New York’s upper … Continue reading →

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A big welcome to liberals and even Tranzis

Posted on December 8, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton A BIG welcome to our liberal friends – and even a few Tranzis, I hope! As Larry Correia, science fiction writer and somewhat libertarian, pointed out in his recent excellent column, “A Handy Guide for Liberals Who … Continue reading →

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