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Real world problems: floods and droughts, hurricanes and blizzards, tornadoes and hail #3 Floods and hurricanes

Posted on July 16, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Politics and political troubles, like other forms of war, distract us from real-world problems that can and do harm and even kill us. While many are man-made entirely, others are natural events. Natural? Yes, but influenced and modified (made worse) … Continue reading →

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Should???

Posted on July 7, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I found this great graphic on-line and get to share it.  No idea who did it, but many thanks. (If someone knows, please let me know so I can give proper credit.) The guy’s answer of “Nope” … Continue reading →

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Billions for conquest and tribute – not one penny for defense?

Posted on August 14, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The tremendous expense of deploying a missile fleet capable in the long term of countering nuclear threats has spawned a debate in the American military establishment, as talked about in a recent Stars and Stripes article. How … Continue reading →

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Is there an acceptable size and role of government?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Several years ago, on a South Dakota forum, a self-described “liberal” posed the question, what should be the role and size of government?  His perspective was intended to be provocative, as the forum is mostly populated by a … Continue reading →

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