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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-25A: Local tyranny, stupidity

Local Tyranny New Hampshire: Keene sues six parking meter `Robin Hoods’ who put money in expired meters (Manchester Union Leader) “The city has filed a lawsuit against six citizens, part of a group dubbed Robin Hood of Keene that patrols … Continue reading

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Minding Our Own Business

Bloomberg: Nanny-in-chief or health crusader? By Tom Watkins, CNN Since taking office in 2002, Bloomberg has unleashed a tsunami of public health initiatives intended to do just that — cutting sodium in prepared meals, ordering that menus in chain restaurants … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-22A: This and that

Theft by government – Government-run, tax-funded schools $1.3M Grant for Newtown Schools Includes Funds for Creative Expression, Wellness Activities (CNSNews.com) Nathan: So now we know, at least from the federal government, how much a child’s or teacher’s life is worth.  … Continue reading

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Libertarian News & Commentary #13-21C: Truth, lies, and government “facts”

Crash of 2009 Stock Prices: The Fed Is Manipulating the Numbers (American Enterprise Institute) Three rounds of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve have produced record-high stock prices, but real economic growth still remains below the levels expected in an … Continue reading

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Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-21B: Society and its collapse, American style

Society, at least at this time here in America, is fragile and fragmenting in many different ways.  Even the more stable and (relatively) more free states are showing the signs of decay.  This both due to the ease of travel: … Continue reading

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Libertarian News & Commentary, #13-21A: Self-defense and Stupidity

Work and travel have again conspired this week to delay commentaries!  But there is lots going on. European collapse – Self-defense Swedes Take to the Streets to Defend Their Neighborhoods (Publicerat, Sweden) Stockholm. Faced by another night of terror at … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News 313-20B: Stupid government and more

Abominable Act – Stupid government Sebelius: ‘Expanding Access to Health Coverage Is a Responsibility Belonging Chiefly to National Governments’ (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Funny, funny, but perhaps she can show us just where we can find this “responsibility” in the US Constitution?  … Continue reading

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Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime?

Charity has always been a big part of American life, an important part, so free will giving goes on at impressive levels, even with the economy in such a mess and so many people either out of work or unable … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-17B: Quick perviews of the news

Environists – Stupid government – War on the West Cedar City, Utah: Prairie Dogs Destroying Town with Govt Help (Godfather Politics) …One local businessman, Bruce Hughes, purchased 3.4 acres of land that he was going to develop into some type … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-17A: Crash of 2009 still with us

A short column to remind us that the economy is STILL bad, no matter what lies the government is telling us and no matter what lies Wall Street is telling itself. Crash of 2009 – Stupid government – Stupid people … Continue reading

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