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Too much government

Posted on October 22, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Every day, there are incidents where some government goon (excuse me, “kind and gentle, loving, helpful polite public servant”) does something incredibly stupid to someone. Sometimes they do it of their own initiative. (Including “we need more tickets, people, need … Continue reading →

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Wyoming and Colorado Fun and Games

Posted on March 12, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

The Denver Post tells us that Wyoming State Government, those evil monsters, are looking at buying a million acres of land and 4 million acres of mineral rights. Including – gasp – some located in Colorado.

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Burdens of government

Posted on December 8, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

Idaho now claims to be the least-regulated of the Fifty States, after eliminating 1,804 pages from their administrative code, according to Newsbreak. As the headline puts it, “Move over South Dakota, You’re No Longer the Least Regulated State in America.”

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Disappearing from the American landscape: why?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton When researching the column on “Disappearances: American Style?” (some time ago) I did find a few interesting articles about disappearances that are of interest but distracted from the point of that commentary. Still worth looking at and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-36B: The economy (or lack thereof)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning. When it comes  to economics, the economy, and markets, government EXCELS in making stupid mistakes and then making MORE stupid mistakes to “fix” the first one(s).  After doing this for a century-plus, it is no … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the News, #14-33F: Blessings and curses

Posted on August 23, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Good morning.  As things seem to spiral downward both at home and abroad, it never hurts to realize that we have many blessings.  So (at risk of ticking off people who do not believe) join me in … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-29A: government does NOT protect us.

Posted on July 21, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Here are a few examples in the news about what government does (and does not do).  Be warned, please. Job growth picks up in states that raised minimum wage, according to Fox News, quoting US … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-25C: Evil regulations produce evil results

Posted on June 25, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Today, we can take a look at the horrific regulations crushing down on us more and more. When was the last time you know of that someone got sick and died because their food was … Continue reading →

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Dangerous combination: Environists and the State Smash Small Business

Posted on September 30, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Our esteemed publisher and editor sent me this story a few days ago: Smoke from a Newcastle refinery under investigation (Casper Tribune) Mama’s Note: How absolutely stupid. There was a single puff of very black smoke. It was ripped to … Continue reading →

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