Tag Archives: Theft by government

Imperial holiday this weekend?

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton As we approach the one-month mark on the “partial government shutdown,” we find more and more dire predictions about the catastrophe looming, which has just not yet hit the Fifty States. Being distracted by a good many … Continue reading →

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Shutdown demonstrates the future

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton As the current partial government shutdown continues and sets a modern record for the Fedgov’s closure, it may be that we are seeing the future. No, it is NOT a future that looks like the National Mall … Continue reading →

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What does government cost us?

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

By Nathan Barton Got this in the email today. Is this right?  Read on.

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Election day blues, redux

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

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

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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Arrogance and evil

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

By Nathan Barton The new TrumpTax now seems a done deal, but on Tuesday the 19th of December, it was a bizarre sort of public spectacle as the House and Senate debated it, voted on it, traded back and forth, … Continue reading →

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Sharing quotes about our biggest headache

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

By Nathan Barton Having just visited with a number of friends, business associates, and clients on their current challenges, it was appropriate that I received a neat collection of quotes from a relative. Many of their challenges have to do … Continue reading →

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