Tag Archives: South Dakota

Freedom = I Won’t

Posted on July 3, 2020 by

These are NOT the faces of free people. These are the faces of livestock, obeying the will of their masters, their owners. Some do it with joy – like dogs. Some do it with distain – like cats forced to. … Continue reading →

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The Lockdown Rebellion is spreading!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

More and more anger, and more and more actions against the tyranny of governments, can be seen, around the world. Even while the governments seek to expand the theft of freedom, and even to reinstate some of the authoritarian measures … Continue reading →

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Is it to be war now? (South Dakota)

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

It was reported (KELO, KOTA, etc.) that SD Governor Noem issued an ultimatum to two South Dakota tribes (both OST and CRST: see below) about 2200 on Friday the 8th of May, 2020. The two tribes have 24 hours to … Continue reading →

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When push comes to shove … COVID in Indian Country of SD

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Both sides are ramping up the war of words and actions here in the Fifty States right now. Is this another “phony war” as Europe suffered at the beginning of WW2 80 years ago? Will this current game turn into … Continue reading →

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Time to be proud of a South Dakotan’s stand

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

It isn’t often that I can say anything really nice about the government of the State of South Dakota. Although much better than many – indeed, almost all other – States, it is still not defending liberty and freedom the … Continue reading →

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Burdens of government

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

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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Libertarian view of history of the Black Hills now available

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

As discussed earlier in November, The Price of Liberty now has a short history (still in progress) of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. You may view it here, or by clicking on the link in the masthead … Continue reading →

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Meth – “we’re on it!”

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

I almost HAVE to comment on this rather funny issue and controversy, here at home in South Dakota. Funny but deadly serious. Tom Knapp posted on Freedom Net Daily today:

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Lessons from the Heartland

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton This commentary comes from a long-time friend and correspondent in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and South Dakota. I think it shows how liberty works in a small if very widespread community, where in times of crisis, … Continue reading →

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Update – South Dakota civics test fails

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton A quick follow-up on the South Dakota bill that would have required home-schoolers to pass a state-mandated (and -written) test on civics in order to get a valid high school diploma. It has (for now, at least) … Continue reading →

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