Tag Archives: Stupid government tricks

Sharing the blame and the shame

Posted on 2019-03-11 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton We just can’t depend on government to do things right. Lovers of liberty are not the only people who embarrass themselves with what they say. (See my last commentary on JPFO, Hawai’i, and Levi Strauss.)

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Shutdown demonstrates the future

Posted on 2019-01-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As the current partial government shutdown continues and sets a modern record for the Fedgov’s closure, it may be that we are seeing the future. No, it is NOT a future that looks like the National Mall … Continue reading →

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What does government cost us?

Posted on 2019-01-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Got this in the email today. Is this right?  Read on.

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Government complexity and failure – illustrated in blood

Posted on 2018-11-16 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton On Saturday the 10th, tragedy struck Moab, Utah. At the Intrepid Potash Mine (seen above, from Google Maps), down the Colorado River from the popular tourist town, three men were removing a pump. The equipment touched a … Continue reading →

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Collapsing institutions

Posted on 2018-08-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A comment on a recent column “Get your children out …” points out that it may take a “catastrophic extinction event” to rid ourselves of the odious institution of government-run, theft-funded “public” schools in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Should???

Posted on 2018-07-07 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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Arrogance? Unprofessionalism? Or just being stupid?

Posted on 2018-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This was shared by an associate – the location and state and circumstances have been “sanitized” to avoid ramping up.  Anyone with a little bit of search skill can probably find out the omitted details. On a … Continue reading →

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How do we fight evil?

Posted on 2018-06-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You may have read this story recently: A national lemonade company is helping kids busted for illegal lemonade stands. The Company is CountryTime. It is their response to a problem that has been around for years, but … Continue reading →

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Does it matter?

Posted on 2018-06-12 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You may have seen this picture. Apparently a lot of people have, thanks to the former 1600 PA squatter’s speechwriter Jon Favreau. He had shared the images on Twitter, mistakenly believing they were taken during Donald Trump’s presidency, … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the police, 2018

Posted on 2018-05-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton PragerU, the growing internet university, contains a wealth of informative, short (5 minutes or so) lectures presented in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner I only wish that high school teachers of government, current affairs, civics, and … Continue reading →

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