Tag Archives: propaganda

Apples and oranges – media spites the Fifty States

Posted on April 8, 2020 by

NOTE: I am not rejecting any idea that the COVID-19 is not a genuine emergency, but am discussing the ridiculous behavior of governments and the mainstream media around the world – and the panic which has gripped more and more … Continue reading →

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Oh, yes, the mainstream media

Posted on August 24, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton Time and again, the media demonstrate that they cannot be trusted. Consider three different stories. See how the mainstream media buries the story under the huge serving of propaganda they are dishing out to us, the public. … Continue reading →

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Demonizing the “Anti-Vaxxers” in America

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton There are many ways to fight your opponents.  You can face them squarely and counter their claims, show that they are wrong by presenting the facts.  Or you can make them objects of fear and even objects … Continue reading →

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The White Rose – in defense of liberty

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton I was again reminded of die Weiße Rose (in English, the White Rose), today. That movement, led by Sophie and her brother Hans, resisted the Dritte Reich (Third Reich, Nazi Germany), and its totalitarian government. It was … Continue reading →

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Scary stuff for Hallowe’en

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

By Nathan Barton A friend who publishes a weekly column addresses several items this week, including the insane behavior of public schools and governments regarding the sex of students Russian government officials stating that Russia is “preparing for war,” and … Continue reading →

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Mind Your Business – We Are One

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

By Nathan Barton The following pictures are of the very first coin authorized by the Continental Congress, in 1776.  It is called the Fugio coin.  (The Continental Congress was known then as the Congress of the Confederation, and officially “the … Continue reading →

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Media and Muslims – whom do we believe?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

By Nathan Barton (Thanks to Marsh for this.) The Geller Report accuses, with good documentation and justification, the Mainstream Media with spreading a false narrative about how Muslims are THE heroes of the Houston-Harvey cataclysm. Apparently ignoring the “usual” heroes … Continue reading →

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The emperor’s new clothes

Posted on October 4, 2016 by

By Nathan Barton The mainstream media, and the various alternate media groupings, are hard to figure out. On the one hand, they make a living by peddling things: they sell advertising. Not even the most expensive newspaper or premium channel … Continue reading →

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What Price? For What?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

Libertarian Commentary #16-17C By Nathan Barton A correspondent recently sent me this picture, together with the usual glorification of “our solders” as being heroes making great sacrifices for “our freedom” and “for America.”  I’ll spare you the appeals to emotion … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 27 July 2015, #15-30B: Gun haters and Lies

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

by Nathan Barton In a separate commentary, I discuss neutrality as regards political issues and liberty and wars. One of those fields where it is sometimes hard to tell friends from foes, and hard to be neutral, is the realm … Continue reading →

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