Tag Archives: Theft by government

Pouting Greeks

Posted on 2015-07-11 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Germany won’t spare Greek pain – it has an interest in breaking us Greece’s financial drama has dominated the headlines for five years for one reason: the stubborn refusal of our creditors to offer essential debt relief. How … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 6 July 2015, #15-27A: Insanity and stupidity in politics; liberty in retreat

Posted on 2015-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Two themes today: the first is again the insanity and stupidity of American politicians – and politics.  Two stories to illustrate that: “Christie bids to replace Trump as most bat**** insane presidential candidate,” comments Tom Knapp, about … Continue reading →

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The Politically Correct War on Everything

Posted on 2015-07-05 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Let’s set aside all the politicians, celebrities, and the media for a moment. Oh yes, don’t we wish that could be permanent? Now consider most of the rest of the population, on EVERY side of EVERY issue; the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 03 July 2015, #15-26D

Posted on 2015-07-03 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In Oklahoma, members of the state legislature have begun the process of impeaching the majority of the state Supreme Court which ordered the removal of a Ten Commandments monument from the Statehouse grounds, according to KOCO. At … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 02 July 2015, #15-26C: the real Independence Day

Posted on 2015-07-02 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The REAL Independence Day. As I often do, let me wish everyone a Happy 2nd of July, that being the anniversary (this one being the 239th) that the Continental Congress voted for Independence from the United Kingdom.  … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-25D: Tyranny and emotions

Posted on 2015-06-28 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Local tyranny? Bob Livingston, in Personal Liberty, tells us that it may soon be illegal to back into your driveway to park your car or truck in Jacksonville.  Why?  No, not safety, and not for creating possible … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 25 June 2015, #15-25C: Stupidity and fear in modern life

Posted on 2015-06-24 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Gee! An article, “More Spending Doesn’t Lead To Improved Student Learning,” in Forbes, asks. Have we hit a wall where more spending on traditional public schools will not lead to improved student learning? Applying commonly-accepted statistical tools … Continue reading →

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The True “root of all evil”

Posted on 2015-06-20 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Just imagine if 1% of the population of each town had the ability to control the weather. You’d hear all of the platitudes connected to environmental pseudo science, and others would be convinced that they were doing what … Continue reading →

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Silly Season

Posted on 2015-05-16 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Unfortunately, Nathan is still not well enough to write the commentary. I’m missing his droll opinion on the start of the “silly season” for the 2016 elections. Wouldn’t it be easier to list all the politicians who are … Continue reading →

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Are You a Citizen?

Posted on 2015-04-06 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Citizen… a word much used and abused. I suspect few people understand the classic meaning of the term. Far too many people who write about the current state of affairs in the world, even most of those who … Continue reading →

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