Tag Archives: South Dakota

Men, not law

Posted on January 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

This recent story from KOTA talks about “Oyate Court” which is a bizarre, extra-legal “judicial” activity several counties in South Dakota are running. In it, enrolled members of federally-recognized tribes are not put through the normal South Dakota unified court … Continue reading →

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“We’re a democracy” – except when we ain’t

Posted on December 21, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

We hear all the time how these United States are a “democracy,” and the importance of “one-person, one-vote;” we know that people worship (or claim to worship) democracy. There is, of course, a constant, growing demand for popular election of … Continue reading →

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Cost-benefit analysis – legalizing cannabis

Posted on November 2, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

South Dakota is again facing a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis. The sides are again drawn very starkly, and the propaganda flow is immense. The Family Heritage Alliance and South Dakota Protecting Kids (SDPK) are two organizations fighting a … Continue reading →

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“Our” “Public” schools – worse than ever

Posted on October 28, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The Price of Liberty has always taken a very hard stand against so-called “public schools” – better described as “government-run, tax-funded” or even “government-ruined, theft-funded” institutions (GRTF schools). (A name and acronym coined by the late Marshall Fritz.) He advocated … Continue reading →

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Fear, hatred, raw power, and other “virtues” of government

Posted on July 30, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

During a couple of days on the road, we here at The Price of Liberty are watchning an example of the evils of government right here in South Dakota. In a panicked response to angry activists and people, the Oglala … Continue reading →

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Shots fired! Why we don’t need to panic

Posted on July 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The app “NextDoor” is growing in popularity as a way of encouraging contact and making good neighbors.  But sometimes what is reported and discussed takes my breath away. A very recent example took place in and around Rapid City, South … Continue reading →

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Crashing careers – and lessons we can learn from them

Posted on February 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

All around us, it seems that political careers of major movers and shakers are cratering. Boom! Flatter than a pancake. They are in both old parties – with various political philosophies. But I think we can learn a lot from … Continue reading →

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South Dakota: we were all bad here, I guess? Wuhan flu update!

Posted on December 23, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Nationwide, the rate of growth in hospitalizations in the Fifty States overall actually slowed after Thanksgiving, despite all the fears. South Dakota, however, has been singled out by the media (including local press) and Democrat politicians and partisans, for our spiraling … Continue reading →

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South Dakota can be proud

Posted on December 7, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Warning: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is NOT a libertarian. Further, she is hated and despised by many people in South Dakota itself, and seems to be getting to be as hated by mainstream media (inside and outside South Dakota) … Continue reading →

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“Homeless” camps come to South Dakota – and nastiness follows

Posted on December 6, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

When stupid actions are taken by stupid people (or who are hiding their true intentions), it is not uncommon for bad, unacceptable things to happen. A relatively small example can be seen recently in South Dakota.

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