Tag Archives: Stupid government tricks

Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-47A: Politics down to the wire

Posted on 2012-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

Politics 2012 Post-election flood of ‘Obamacare’ rules expected (Politico) Has slowed to a trickle in recent months in an attempt to avoid controversies before the election Nathan:  Regardless of who wins, this is expected and could be as bad as … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #12-45E

Posted on 2012-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

Politics 2012 Texas AG Tells Int’l Election Monitors to Butt Out (CNSNews.com)  Now, if he’d only tell the Washington DC “national” monitors to butt out, too.  But perhaps we should ALL remember, “Do unto others as you wish them to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-44B: This and that

Posted on 2012-10-21 by TPOL Nathan

More from a very long week! Stupid government tricks – Government-run, tax-funded schools Minnesota bans free college education (SLATE.com) NATHAN:  This issue, according to the article, was resolved favorably, but it STILL points out that education isn’t about “the children” … Continue reading →

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America’s war on wildfires – a cretinous critique

Posted on 2012-10-21 by TPOL Nathan

This week, while doing work on Rosebud Indian Reservation, several projects got disrupted when 60-mile-an-hour winds took a grass fire and turned it into a raging inferno that threatened several small towns and destroyed the livelihood of ranchers.  Hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #12-43D

Posted on 2012-10-12 by TPOL Nathan

Somehow, I’ve lost a day this week – shouldn’t it be Thursday?  Of course, I had three people yesterday (ON Thursday, really) remark to me, totally unknowing of the others, that this month has had about 15 MONDAYS already. Are … Continue reading →

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Turning Washing Machines into Washington Machines

Posted on 2012-10-09 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 2012-10-09 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 2012-10-04 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 2012-09-29 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 2012-09-25 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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