Tag Archives: stupid government

Indeed, a lawless and perverse government is in power.

Posted on May 18, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

It has been six days now, as this is published. And Becerra has not been forced to resign, has not had his words repudiated by his boss (Uncle Joe), has not been censured by Congress for lying, has not been … Continue reading →

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Stupid people OR stupid government?

Posted on May 14, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Readers know TPOL frequently points out stupid government tricks at all levels in all lands. But it is not only governments who are stupid. American societies (like the rest of the world) have our share of stupid people. As this … Continue reading →

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Contra government – makes more sense?

Posted on April 22, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Years ago, Ronald Reagan (not exactly a libertarian hero, I admit) said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” Everything we see in this messed-up world today proves … Continue reading →

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Fool me once…

Posted on April 2, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me XX times? I was reminded of that old saying when I again saw this headline: “Top epidemiologist on Covid surge: “Get ready… We are walking into … Continue reading →

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Stupid government – phobias and bans

Posted on March 16, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Stupidity to the point of insanity is increasingly a “occupational disease” of politicians – especially those elected to state legislatures.  Consider this. It is not a joke from the Onion or the Babylon Bee. It is Oregon House Bill 3305: … Continue reading →

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Peak oil or Peak stupidity? Concluded

Posted on February 9, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

In the last commentary, we discussed how various people are claiming that we are at or past “Peak Oil” – when the world can no longer produce more oil and meet energy needs because oil is more and more scarce … Continue reading →

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Guest Posting – A view from the Great Plains on our current situation

Posted on January 13, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

I am providing, without significant comments, this lengthy column by Margaret Figert. Margaret is a retired weekly newspaper publisher and editor. Her paper was located in the Sicangu (Lakota) Nation on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota on the Nebraska … Continue reading →

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Hurt feelings – protected from them by law?

Posted on December 1, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

When the woke and advocates for victims of every type are in control, they push really stupid things. (Just like the conservatives they oppose. Stupid, but different.) As we should expect in a Biden-Harris regime, emboldened by their “landslide victory” … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™ Results of The Most Important Election in Our Lifetimes ™

Posted on October 19, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Just a couple of weeks left until The Donald (Trump), Creepy Joe (Biden), and Jo Jorgenson face off. This is (according to every pundit and freak-out artist) The Most Important Election of Our Lifetimes (tm – Laissez Faire) or TMIEOL. … Continue reading →

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Why I do not support AntiFa, Black Lives Matter, etc.

Posted on July 23, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian commentators and writers recently have been slammed for not supporting the groups protesting (and more) since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis more than seven weeks ago. Not only are we not showing up with our weapons in … Continue reading →

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