Tag Archives: Theft by government

The Loose Cannon Libertarian

MamaLiberty Book Review: Selected Salvos 2 By Garry Reed, The Loose Cannon Libertarian Garry Reed has been a friend for many years. We’ve talked a lot about most aspects of freedom and politics, not always in agreement by a long … Continue reading

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This is a Test

By MamaLiberty Had a short discussion with a good friend the other day, and we were in agreement over so many things… but he made a statement I consider entirely too optimistic, and very unlikely. We agree to the principle … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-10B: Our beloved government!

By Nathan Barton In Golden, Colorado (west of Denver) it turns out that the Postal Investigation Service has been recording the license plates and faces of drivers and passengers doing business at the US Post Office (80401) for at least three … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-05A: This and that

By Nathan Barton Good morning: work and weather and travel kept me from posting anything yesterday, but here are a few stories of interest today. In Kermit, Texas, in the Permian Basin, which used to be a nice place to … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-03C: The “elite”

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Aren’t the elites wonderful?  Don’t they love us and keep us safe and happy and watch out for our future?  That is why we have news stories like these. The huge Davos, Switzerland meeting of … Continue reading

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-02F: Strange goings on

Good morning! Just a short discussion of a few news stories for this weekend.  Some strange things are happening. Economic chaos? On Thursday, the Swiss bankers stopped trying to keep a cap on the value of the Swiss Franc, relative … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-02A: Gas prices and more

By Nathan Barton Good morning, and I hope you have a good week.  Last week was fixated on the Islamic war, especially the European front.  But there is other news, and here are a few topics: oil and fuel being … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-01F: Warped senses of reality

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Irrational and warped senses of reality are around us everywhere, especially in government circles.  Today, there are several examples of that in recent news. How long will this continue?  France has suffered its worst terrorist … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-01E: Legislatures in session: hold on!

By Nathan Barton Good morning! A short commentary today, as I get back on the road. For many states, and for the FedGov, the legislative season has opened.  Unfortunately, NO, you can not buy a license or a tag for … Continue reading

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-01C: New Year doesn’t change stupid government.

By Nathan Barton Good morning! Did you know? Who Is Paying Federal Income Taxes? The top 50 percent of taxpayers paid almost all of the nation’s income taxes — 96.7 percent… Incredibly, eh?  And that isn’t 50% of the POPULATION … Continue reading

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