Tag Archives: stupid laws

Is it right? Enforcing civic action

Posted on January 22, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Most people would consider it a civic duty, and even an act of Christian love, to call 9-1-1 when they see an accident, someone injured, a car off the road, or other emergency. For some people, this would of course … Continue reading →

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Be eaten… or shoot… or be?

Posted on July 24, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Government stupidity is always with us: An incredibly strong argument for why human, mandatory government is dangerous, immoral, and to be avoided. Or put down. Consider Yellowstone National Park. And visit this story in Cowboy State Daily. To put it … Continue reading →

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Banning children from social media?

Posted on March 13, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Australia has taken a drastic step, passing a law (and apparently enforcing it) to prevent people under age 16 from using social media. Now, even more are arguing that DC needs to also enact such a law. For the entire … Continue reading →

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Government stupidity is paid for by real people

Posted on May 28, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that Arizona is facing a water crisis. It has many facets, but here are some that are worth considering, both for people in Arizona and elsewhere. This is the case even if the FedGov-pressured grand agreement between Arizona … Continue reading →

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NOT a free market, is it? Licensing and permitting

Posted on December 14, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

What could we all do with less of? Government, of course. Specifically government meddling (“intervention”) in our daily lives, in the activities of our businesses, our institutions (like churches), and everything else.

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Who are the stupid ones? New gun bill in Congress

Posted on January 31, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The Democratic Caucus – and their staff – indicate just how stupid they are in some of the recent legislation filed by the magnificent members of the US House of Representatives. Well, in this case, one specificant member, and her … 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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Is it catching? (#3 of 3)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Is it in the water?  the air?  Maybe the fog that rolls in through the Golden Gate or from Ocean Beach and Baker Beach?  Or is it some sort of infection that people can get from breathing … Continue reading →

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No good deed…

Posted on January 9, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton We all know the saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.” It was the (unofficial) motto of several Engineer units with which I served or knew well. Always a bunch of recent examples, but here is one that … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s comeupance – to be followed by that of Washington State?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just a quickie: several states, foremost among them, Washington state, are attempting to impose special taxes on any sale of a firearm OR ammunition, with the money supposedly to be used to “study” or “combat” or “deal … Continue reading →

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