Tag Archives: Stupid government tricks

Turning Washing Machines into Washington Machines

Posted on October 9, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

Jeffrey Tucker over at Laissez Faire Books (Agora Financial) has posted a wonderful tirade today about a new set of government regulations which, as he put it, is “Regulators Destroying Your Home Appliances.”  I liked his thought about turning washing … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-43B – This and that

Posted on October 9, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

Tuesday, October 09, 2012 Self defense Delaware: Business owner who thwarted robbery says he’s no hero (Middletown Transcript) “According to state police, Aaron R. Jefferson, a 27-year-old Millsboro resident, pointed a handgun in the woman’s face while demanding cash. She … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-42A: Too Much Government, Too Little Liberty

Posted on October 4, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

The Case for Abolishing the Economic Development Administration (COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE ) The Economic Development Administration is poor at reading market signals to know where to make wise investment… Having had my share of dealings with them, and knowing of … Continue reading →

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Home front: hungry kids and guvmint food

Posted on September 29, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

Thanks to Scott for this: More about gummint food: Are prisoners better fed than our children? Are prisoners better fed than children at school? Students and inmates eat identical lunches but jailhouse cuisine is healthier (Daily Mail (UK)) Few can … Continue reading →

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Food Lines (Virtual and Real) and Economic Comparisons

Posted on September 25, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

One of my webzines, from the good folks at LaissezFaire.com, had this to say yesterday.  I applaud their observation skills – the SNAP (food stamp program) really IS a “virtual bread line” which is one reason we don’t SEE those … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-41A

Posted on September 25, 2012 by TPOL Nathan

Islamic wars: Arab Street revolt Napolitano: ‘Deplorable’ Film ‘Is Not, Never, and Never Will Be Excuse for Violence’ (CNSNews.com) “Deplorable?”  Oh, not like “Life of Brian” or those other filthy movies that seek to increase box office by pandering to … Continue reading →

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