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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-11A: Crimea and America

Good morning!  Well, the Crimea has voted to secede and join Russia.  War hasn’t broken out in Ukraine and the Crimea yet, and the ‘messiah’ hasn’t bombed Moscow yet, or even told Pepsi to stop selling to the Russians.  The … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-08C: Secession and Nullification

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Governors were upset about the proposed budget cuts for military forces and gutting the National Guard budget, manpower, and missions.  But some are upset about more than just that.  Sure, it is politics as usual, … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-42D: Politics 2013

A few thoughts on a few political matters and events this week! Racism in government – Politics 2013 Holder may pursue civil rights charges against Zimmerman (Conservative Action Alerts) U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder may pursue civil rights charges against … Continue reading

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Downsizing Government

What does the president of the US (whoever that might be) actually DO that improves your life and helps provide the essentials necessary for survival? What would you like him (or her) to do that would improve your life without … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-34D: Syria and other stupidity

The “messiah” and stupid government tricks Rumsfeld: Obama Has Driven Our Country Into a Cul-de-Sac (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Well, I don’t think “cul-de-sac” is a good word: it implies neatness and orderliness and good planning and engineering.  Nope, he has driven … Continue reading

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Resisting Tyranny in the Police State of Colorado

Colorado is my birthplace, though my heritage is mixed Scots-Irish-English-Texan-Comanche.  It is also where I completed both high school and college, and I was a citizen there for many years.  So I consider it important to me and my family, … Continue reading

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The Coming Storm

I’ve been called a pessimist – and much worse, of course. As much as I would love to see the hopeful future come, the reality of ever increasing evil and injustice stands squarely in the way. Each day the news … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-03A Defense and Not – Our Nannies

NOT Self Defense Texas: Robbery victim wants to thank Good Samaritans who came to his rescue (KHOU-TV) Kevin Dorsey says he hadn’t even closed his car door Thursday night when a man wearing all black and a ski mask put … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-48D Secession Part II

The numbers continue to climb, and at least some people see it my way. Though meaningless in terms of process, it is valuable to do for many reasons, including especially educating people about secession. Secession has a long history, and … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-48B: Secession Part I

In a column last week, I noted that the smell of secession is sweet, and in the air.  (Read it here!) I have been castigated for supporting this week-long fad, and condemned for various things, including abandoning the ideals and … Continue reading

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