Tag Archives: Stupid government tricks

Blind Voters

Posted on March 14, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Chris, over at Laissez Faire Books reposted (with his own comments) an article by Josh Guckert at The Libertarian Republic, entitled “Trump and Sanders may have more in common than most [people] think.” He proceeds to list … Continue reading →

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Government Secrets – Secret Police

Posted on February 25, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08D by Nathan Barton Government is virtually synonymous with “secret” – no, not necessarily some “secret government” or (current term) “deep state” or “shadow government.” But secrets. Every “freedom of information” act has its loopholes, carefully crafted to … Continue reading →

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Personal Liberty and Security, a rant

Posted on February 23, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08B by Nathan Barton While we understand (as too few do) that liberty is a greater good and priority than security, the two ARE connected. Overall, in the long term, security for individuals and families is ONLY possible … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 01 December 2015, #15-48B: Clunkers and Junkers

Posted on December 1, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton If you haven’t had one yourself, you know someone who has: an old clunker that just keeps breaking down, one thing after another, and always a bit more expensive. Finally, you give up and decide it is … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 21 September 2015, #15-37A: Worthless Responses to Government Crimes

Posted on September 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recent actions by the EPA are, as readers of this commentary know, outrageous, and criminal – or would be if real people and businesses did them.  So what is the response?  Downsize DC proposes petitioning Congress and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 10 Sep 2015, #15-36C: Government Excess

Posted on September 10, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton How on earth?  CNS News reports that the FedGov “Bureau of Labor Statistics” reports that total Federal, State, and Local Governments (don’t know if that includes Tribal governments or not) employee numbers are 1.8 times that of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 21 August 2015, #15-33e

Posted on August 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Whoops! Am I missing something?  Or just stupid?  How does this work?  The UN is to let Iran inspect alleged nuke work site, reports Yahoo News.  “Iran, in an unusual arrangement, will be allowed to use its … Continue reading →

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The Gold King Mine Spill and EPA – Warning and Doom

Posted on August 17, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton (This article is being written, and published (in slightly different versions) for both Laissez Faire Today and The Price of Liberty by a “friend.”)  It is a follow-up to several earlier commentary items, and as I pointed out, … Continue reading →

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Baker’s Dozen (TM) Signs you might be a terrorist

Posted on August 15, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton You might be a “terrorist” if: Excessive complaints about the travel screening process. Excessive throat clearing. Exaggerated or repeated grooming gestures. Exaggerated yawning. Gazing down at the floor. Having a rigid posture. Wide open, staring eyes “wild-eyed.” … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 13 AUG 2015, #15-32E: Lies and more lies?

Posted on August 13, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Okay, so da man says nobody lies about who they are when they vote. Or so CNS News reports. Obvious experience in South Dakota to the contrary, (nobody has time to do anything other than send someone … Continue reading →

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