Tag Archives: Theft by government

Libertarian Commentary on the News, 18 AUG 15, #15-33b: Crime and government

Posted on 2015-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Hmmm. What is going on? Business Insider reports that the latest reason for Wal-Mart profits dropping is increased theft from the big-box retail chain. No matter what is done, more and more people are stealing more and … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 12 August 2015, #15-32D: Hypocrites and Guns

Posted on 2015-08-12 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Today’s theme seems to be hypocrisy, especially as dealing with guns and self-defense. Hollywood, Congress, the presidential candidates: all great examples of hypocrites. And we can’t forget organized religion either. It is all about them. Egotism? Apparently … Continue reading →

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Nuns and Ghouls

Posted on 2015-08-01 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recent events discussed on the talk shows (and much less so on news channels, especially the mainstream media) are deeply disturbing, and the response of too many libertarians both disturbs me and disgusts me. So when a … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News and Commentary, #15-30E:E is for Evil

Posted on 2015-07-31 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton At least they aren’t dead. Several stories about cops acting… like cops. Being evil. Prison Planet (usual caveat here) has a video of a cop slamming his elbow into a restrained man, an action so callous that … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 24 July 2015, #15-29D: This and That

Posted on 2015-07-24 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton End of the “work week,” with a few news stories of interest. Waste Management News explains how the company Waste Management Inc. is suing the City and County of San Francisco over their Recology recycling contract. This … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 15 July 2015, #15-28D: This and that

Posted on 2015-07-15 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As I had a lot to discuss on the most recent bloodshed in the Islamic world and wars, here are comments on other news stories for the middle of the week. Gee, political scientists (not political science, … Continue reading →

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Income tax solutions?

Posted on 2015-07-14 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton As I pointed out in a recent commentary, the FedGov (and ALL governments) have many ways to steal money.  A major one is, of course, the personal and corporate income tax. This story was recently featured in … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 13 JUL 2015, #15-28A: Incompetence where?

Posted on 2015-07-13 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Government incompetence comes home to roost.  Let us start with a couple of stories from Personal Liberty. Reported on national media on Friday, the 10th: FBI: Charleston shooting suspect slipped through cracks in background check. FBI Director … Continue reading →

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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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