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Same old, same old on the gun control front?

Posted on June 6, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

I suppose we should, as one of us here at TPOL often says, not be surprised. Some people never give up. In case their cause is worthy and desirable, that is great. When they are bent on doing wrong, and … Continue reading →

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Raising up a martyr

Posted on April 15, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

“I would rather lose my freedom than surrender to this group of thugs, tyrants, and fascist scoundrels.” – The Donald, recent CPAC speech. T(hat was once a common American attitude. It is exemplified by a now-often-disrespected New Hampshire motto: “Live … Continue reading →

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How stupid do you have to be, to be a senator?

Posted on March 5, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

A United States Senator, of course. But it no doubt is a question to ask of every Canadian Senator and every Senator of every one of the Fifty States. (Yes, even Nebraska has Senators in their unicameral legislature.) Senator Lindsey … Continue reading →

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Colorado seceeding?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

A (mostly) serious question, as the dictator (Polis} profanely told the FedGov (read, Trump) to keep federal troops (his word – troops) out of Colorado. 23 July 2020 – is that going to be Colorado’s new independence day celebration? That’s … Continue reading →

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Not ready for prime time?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

I woke this morning to the usual news reports of crime and stupidity this morning from various parts of the Black Hills and the Four Corners. And to the Politico headline “Iowa is Dead.” For once, I might agree with … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-35D: Stupidity

Posted on September 4, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Stupidity in government is ALWAYS a problem, from that first decree of Nimrod and the first Phaoronic bureaucrat who couldn’t count past his toes, right down to that IQ=2 assemblage of Conscript Fathers (and Mothers), the US … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-12E: Having fun? (yet?)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning, readers, and I need to have a little fun.  Not that I don’t take these stories seriously, but sometimes we get in moods, and a little laughter lightens up on the trigger-finger.  Sorry for publishing … Continue reading →

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