Tag Archives: self responsibility

Dealing with government and our anger towards it

Posted on May 9, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Okay, we are angry with government.  LOTS of people are angry with government. But what can we do about it?  The entire idea of self-government is that we don’t let, or need, others to control us.  We … Continue reading →

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Angry with government? Welcome to the club

Posted on May 8, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, we run into a lot of anger.  People are getting angry about every little slight and misunderstanding.  At the same time, it seems that misunderstandings, disagreements, and poor treatment of people are getting to be more … Continue reading →

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Young men’s lives matter, too

Posted on October 23, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By Gordon E. Finley, Ph.D. The letter below was published in The Washington Times on Sunday October 22, 2017 and is followed by a section of the column to which it responded. (With Mama’s Note.) Kudos to Suzanne Fields I … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes and Other Disasters

Posted on August 27, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty I read The Rational Review News Digest every day, except weekends and holidays when the editors take a break. Other than that, I don’t generally read much of the “news,” since my appetite for having my intelligence insulted … Continue reading →

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A triple Baker’s Dozen ™ – Carrying things in your automobile

Posted on March 11, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Are we really responsible for our own safety, daily actions?  Or do we depend on others – especially government – to make up for our lack of thought, planning, and preparation? Consider traveling by auto, by car … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought #2

Posted on February 25, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Yesterday, I asked readers to contemplate who actually owns their lives, and who has legitimate authority over them. That is a very deep and complex subject, especially if you’ve never actually considered it before. That question, and whatever … Continue reading →

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Food For Thought #1

Posted on February 24, 2017 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty I won’t argue with anyone much these days. Over the years, I’ve found it pretty much a waste of time. Most of us get defensive if our ideas or way of life is challenged, so in the last … Continue reading →

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Never mind the results, it is the intent that counts

Posted on November 16, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I am sure you’ve heard that before. “Oh, it doesn’t matter if you really don’t do whatever it is that you wanted to do, your heart was in the right place. You had good intentions. You tried.” … Continue reading →

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Children and Safety

Posted on July 31, 2014 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty By what process do “children” become adults? How do people become responsible for themselves, rather than dependent on others for their lives and safety? What part does chronological age have to do with it? We would all likely … Continue reading →

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A Walk On The Dark Side

Posted on July 10, 2014 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Sally had worked much later than she had intended to, and hurried as she crossed the dimly lit lobby to the front. The old security guard shuffled toward her to unlock the door, wishing her a good evening … Continue reading →

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