Tag Archives: Syria

Consequences

Posted on December 9, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, and growing evidence of collapse in Ukraine remind us of this: It is nothing new, of course: sooner or later, the impacts (the results) of our choices catch up with us. For … Continue reading →

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Why are American troops in Syria?

Posted on December 8, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

As reposted by ZeroHedge, Senator Rand Paul has joined Representative Matt Gaetz in trying to pass a bill in Congress to force an American withdrawal from Syria. The Associated Press reported back in March that there are about 900 US … Continue reading →

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The next phase of the Forever War is here

Posted on January 26, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

With all due respect to Joe Haldeman (author of the SF novel Forever War), we have just entered the next phase of the Forever War being fought by the FedGov under various names and for various reasons. Apparently, virtually immediately … Continue reading →

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Whom do we believe? More terrorism or just nutcases?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The hits are coming hard and fast now, in Europe: Ansbach, Normandy, Munich… the peaceful society of Europe’s two major powers is long gone. And who is to blame? Who is doing it? Today, look at just … Continue reading →

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Liberty, peace, and prosperity (or not) at home and abroad

Posted on March 18, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-11D, By Nathan Barton With the GOP race down to just two contestants (down from 17 to start; and Kasich cannot mathematically hope to be anything but a spoiler), and multiple claims that Hillary has now toasted Bernie, … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on March 1, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-09B by Nathan Barton Today, there is very little peace around the world, with dozens of nations and regions involved in violence at all levels: Syria, Turkey, Kurdistan, Mesopotamia, Nigeria, Libya, Yemen, Pakistan, Philippines, Venezuela, Mexico, and on … Continue reading →

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Peace and Lies

Posted on February 24, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-08C  by Nathan Barton Peace in our time? The Epoch Times tells us, “The United States and Russia have agreed on a new ceasefire for Syria that will take effect Saturday, even as major questions over enforcing and … Continue reading →

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Patriarchs, Popes, and Politics

Posted on February 13, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Too little, too late “The Roman Catholic Pope and Russian orthodox leader bridge 1,000-year rift in Christianity,” so says the WaPo. The Wapo claims this is the first such meeting since a split formed in the 11th … Continue reading →

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Syria and its woes

Posted on February 10, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-06A By Nathan Barton The Islamic wars continue, Freedom Net Daily has a few stories to comment on, specifically looking at Syria right now, where at least four sides and a dozen nations and other groups are making … Continue reading →

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Killing around the world: Is there a solution?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-05A 01 February 2016 By Nathan Barton It appears that Boko Haram is “modernizing.” Many so-called “christian” groups have supplemented or replaced their Sunday worship with worship on Saturdays, apparently to reach the “unchurched.” According to the Charlotte … Continue reading →

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