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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40C: Lies and MORE Lies

Lies and more lies – Economics Has Income Inequality Really Risen? (Manhattan Institute) A variety of approaches show that inequality between the bottom and middle has not grown since the 1980s… Nathan: That we are getting more and more unequal … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40B: Minor matters

Nathan:  Compared to the cave by the Congress, all this other stuff (for now) is minor stuff not to be  worried much about.  Or is it? Home Front – Tyranny on an Integrated Scale Federal Healthcare Law Used to Take … Continue reading

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Food Stamps – An American Evil – part 2

[Continued from an earlier article by Nathan Barton] The four lowest states are relatively conservative (if not necessarily in national politics) and all in the west – other than that, they have little in common.  North Dakota is incredibly wealthy … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-40A: Shutdown, Protests, and Historic Moments

This weekend may have been a milestone in American history, or may be just another speed bump in the galloping run downhill to oblivion. The great “Government Shutdown” continues (into a holiday weekend and now Day 14) at an 83% … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Passing Scene: Vanishing America

I (as always) have various discussions on a wide range of topics.  Here are several over the past few months to share with readers, and hopefully to generate some good discussion.  Many people are concerned about the way the America … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39D: Stupid is as stupid does

Politics 2013: Shutdown – Theft by government NIH Stops Therapy Dogs From Visiting Sick Children (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of course, this is NOT “essential” because it is NOT the FedGov’s responsibility to do this – but again, don’t you think that … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-39A: African collapse – Government “shutdown”

African Collapse – Islamic war: African front – Stupid government During Siege at Kenyan Mall, Government Forces Seemed Slow to Respond (NY Times)  NAIROBI, Kenya — When the first shots of automatic gunfire burst out, Raju, a member of a … Continue reading

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The Coming Civil War? Oathkeepers’ dilemma

Are things in this nation heating up?  Today’s little DC street scene (reminding so much of Deadwood’s and Hill City’s daily gunfights during the tourist season, except for (maybe) the real blood) is a reminder of just how on edge … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38C: Government’s wars and the abyss

The nation seems to be staggering into the abyss, as today’s stories hint. Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – War on Some Elderly NIH Offering Grants to Study ‘Palliative Care’ for Elderly, Even in ERs and ICUs (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Bad as the … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-38B: Feral “humans” and stupid government

More and more, it is clear that basic human values are not being passed on to new generations from their parents and grandparents, and when those who lack these values are in turn having and “raising” children, the problem expands, … Continue reading

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