Tag Archives: Theft by government

Forced “contributions”

Posted on 2019-03-22 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The good people over at the Acton Institute recently published an appeal from East Africa: “Don’t export Germany’s church tax to Africa.” To which I add a hearty “Amen.” The German system is not just a merger … Continue reading →

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Moderate Politicians and Compromise

Posted on 2019-03-21 by TPOL Nathan

I have a compromise for you… you live your life as you see fit, and I’ll live mine.  You keep ALL your stuff and I’ll keep mine. You defend yourself and your family, community from thieves, murderers and scam artists, and so will I. Continue reading →

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Consistency is a rare jewel

Posted on 2019-03-05 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For me, integrity is the consistency of words and actions. Part of the way that you do that is to ask people questions on some of the most difficult issues that you confront. ‘Take me through where … Continue reading →

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Insanity and taxes

Posted on 2019-02-26 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Insanity is sometimes defined as doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result. All of us have been that way more than once, of course.  “Why won’t that delete key work!?!” and … Continue reading →

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Lead – it’s a serious issue, but…

Posted on 2019-02-24 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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Channeling Karl Marx?

Posted on 2019-02-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Last time I checked my calendar or my clock, this was February of 2019.  That means the next election here in the Fifty States for Massa (better known as POTUS), in November of 2020 is about 21 … Continue reading →

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Imperial holiday this weekend?

Posted on 2019-01-18 by TPOL Nathan

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 2019-01-15 by TPOL Nathan

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 2019-01-01 by TPOL Nathan

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

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Election day blues, redux

Posted on 2018-11-10 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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