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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-51B: Crash of 2009 still with us

Posted on January 1, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Crash of 2009-Congress in Action – Theft by government Democrats Say Pass Extension of Unemployment Benefits First; Pay Later (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of course, many (most?) GOP types have this attitude as well: why worry about paying for something until you … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-50B: Stupid, corrupt government

Posted on December 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan: This may be my last posting for this week, but check back anyway!  Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Stupid (corrupt) government ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ leak investigators now target of leak probe (McClatchy DC) More than two years after … Continue reading →

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“Hostile to the United States” Part A: External countries, organizations, and individuals

Posted on December 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, as I write this, was hastily passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate so that they could go “home” for Christmas.  (It proves that those who question exactly … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-48D: Self defense and cops and teachers

Posted on December 19, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Self-defense – Cops Armed suspect shot while attempting to rob off-duty D.C. cop (Guns.com) Mama’s Note: But of course, if the intended victim had not been a cop “only one,” they would probably be dead or at least robbed because … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-46C: Stupidity, Polls, ObummerCare and worse

Posted on December 6, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

I understand that it is not a nice thing to do, to call people stupid.  But sometimes, there is no other word that fits.  People do stupid things – which means, that at least SOME of the time, they are … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever Lick a Knife?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by MamaLiberty

It’s not that people are dumber, it’s that stupidity used to be more painful. (Author of quote unknown) When I was about four years old, we stayed for a while with our Aunt Kay after father died. She had a … Continue reading →

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E-Cigs: Canary of Immediately Dangerous to Liberty or Humans Conditions

Posted on November 29, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

“IDLH” is a common acronym in handling hazardous materials and wastes.  It means “Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health” and refers to atmospheres or chemical exposures (especially absorption through the skin) that will permanently damage your health or kill you … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-45A: Stupidity in the news

Posted on November 25, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Stupid people Giant Boeing 747 freighter lands at wrong Kansas airport (NBC News) Mama’a Note: I don’t know why, but this strikes me as very strange… very unlikely. It just doesn’t seem possible that anyone so inept would be given … Continue reading →

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Social Impacts on Government – A lesson in irony

Posted on November 22, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

A Lesson in Irony The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), better known as the Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to distribute (in 2012-13) the greatest amount of free meals (and food stamps) ever, … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-44C: Economic Impacts of Government

Posted on November 21, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Free market – Theft by government Is USPS ready to be sold off? (Reuters by Edward Hudgins) “Last month in Britain, her Majesty’s government made an initial public offering of shares in the British post office, raising $5.3 billion. The … Continue reading →

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