Tag Archives: taxes

Theft by government – a reminder to us all

Posted on May 18, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

This marquee appeared down in Texas, I understand, put up by a brave businessman or woman. We here at TPOL have no idea whether the gal or guy is a true lover of liberty and believer in free markets, or … Continue reading →

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Economic turmoil? Is there a “liberty” solution?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In the last five weeks we have four of the nation’s (and world’s) largest banks collapse. It doesn’t matter what terms the governments and the financial communities use – they collapsed. Every year – every month – there are bank … Continue reading →

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Theft explodes across the planet

Posted on September 13, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Now, we here at TPOL understand that there is nothing new about theft – even government thieving on a massive scale. It’s been around as long as there were things to steal, and people with no moral compass. And we … Continue reading →

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Big government, big profits

Posted on February 16, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As we have passed the first year of Uncle Joe’s regime, one thing should surprise us. Federal taxes have not yet increased. At least not directly. This certainly cannot be wholly blamed on just plain Joe, of course. Unless we … Continue reading →

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Is it catching? (Insanity)

Posted on November 13, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Madness and insanity is not just an American problem – and not just an epidemic among the political class and worthless “students.” The insanity of modern society – rather, too many people and institutions IN society – is truly frightening. … Continue reading →

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The price of defense? (More on building a wall)

Posted on June 24, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton An interesting (if biased) question was asked on a forum recently. Why do we need Trump to build the wall when a private company already builds one cheaper and faster with crowdfunding while the Democrats and judges … Continue reading →

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Happy Tax Freedom Day

Posted on April 16, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Wow! This is Tax Freedom Day, 16 April 2019, just the day after Income Tax Day (may it be remembered in infamy). Erica York of the Tax Foundation wrote, “Tax Freedom Day, is a significant date for … Continue reading →

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Lead – it’s a serious issue, but…

Posted on February 24, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton This came across my desk while I’ve been on the road for more than two weeks now. An indoor range in Texas has been fined by OSHA because its employees have been exposed to unsafe levels of … Continue reading →

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Election day blues, redux

Posted on November 10, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It’s only been three days, so we are all still digesting the election results. But it is clear, whomever and whatever measures DID win. In the 2018 national and local elections, generally, liberty lost. I understand that … Continue reading →

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Prohibition on steroids

Posted on September 1, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton When we hear “prohibition” we immediately think of the 1920s-1930s alcohol fiasco, or the failed War on Some Drugs, especially on cannabis. But there are two ways to have “prohibition.” Yes, the traditional method is to just … Continue reading →

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