Tag Archives: public health

Anti-MAGA madness?

Posted on February 19, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

In the past we’ve seen “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS), by most Democrats, many Republicans, and a fair number of libertarian (or at least libertarian-leaning) types. But now perhaps we have a new, more virulent version: call it Trump Defiance Disorder … Continue reading →

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Election Panic Syndrome?

Posted on November 24, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Folks, Thanksgiving is here. Yet the election dominates the headlines and the opinion pages, and people’s conversations. It is clear that a LOT of people, on both sides, are panicking. It may be as serious a public health threat as … Continue reading →

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Urban collapse grows nearer

Posted on October 30, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

I have never been a fan of large urban areas. Today, I have even less reason to think good about them. Massive urban areas with millions – even tens of millions – are NOT necessary for “civilization.” Indeed, even smaller … Continue reading →

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Public Health? Private Health? (was: Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-40D)

Posted on October 9, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Public health is in the news, dominated by Ebola, but with lots of other things.  In the last twenty-four hours, thousands of articles and hundreds of thousands of words have been produced about what is happening.  Fear … Continue reading →

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