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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-35E: Liberty? What’s that?

By Nathan Barton Good morning! Remember liberty?  Privacy?  Human rights?  Those are so mid-Twentieth Century, aren’t they?  Or should I say mid-Eighteenth Century?  Consider today’s stories. Bogus cell phone towers dot the landscape and are intercepting your calls- but are … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-35D: Stupidity

By Nathan Barton Stupidity in government is ALWAYS a problem, from that first decree of Nimrod and the first Phaoronic bureaucrat who couldn’t count past his toes, right down to that IQ=2 assemblage of Conscript Fathers (and Mothers), the US … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-25C: Evil regulations produce evil results

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  Today, we can take a look at the horrific regulations crushing down on us more and more. When was the last time you know of that someone got sick and died because their food was … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-11D: Good news, for once?

Good morning, and a lovely one again: not much wind and the snow is melting fast where I am. Let me start out with some good news or ideas, for once. North Korean Born in a Prison Camp: ‘My Favorite … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-09C: Stupidity high and low

By Nathan Barton Good morning, to all my “non-stupid” readers.  It is so easy to get frustrated with the demonstrated lack of competence across the board these days. DHS tells the Romeike Family “you can stay”, just the day after … Continue reading

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“Hostile to the United States” Part B: Internal countries, organizations, and individuals

By Nathan Barton In my first segment, I discussed the 2013 NDAA and its language allowing gathering of information (spying) from external countries, organizations, and individual hostile to the United States now or in the past.  It seems to include … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-46B: This and that

To all readers: my apologies for not publishing this last week, when I thought that I had. Stupid government – stupid people Kansas Woman Debbie Nall Ordered By City To Stop Housing People In Need At Her House (OpposingViews.com) Nall … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41A: Stupid government

Government-run, tax-funded schools – Families Military parents embrace homeschooling (Associated Press) A growing number of military parents want to end the age-old tradition of switching schools for their kids. Nathan: Thanks to Debby and MamaLiberty for this.  This is near … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-33B: Canaanites and Theft by government

Theft by government – Islamic wars: Canaanite front U.S. Gov’t Funding $313M in Mortgages—For Palestinians on West Bank (CNSNews.com) Nathan: It is criminal that the FedGov finances mortgages for Americans, even for poor Americans.  Even, for that matter, for veterans.  … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-32B: Stupidity and economics

Stupid feral govmint tricks Federal Remapping of Sandy-Damaged Areas May Curb Coastal Development (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Oh, yes, of COURSE it will: just like it keeps people from building in floodplains. Insurance companies should do this – not government.  This, like … Continue reading

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