Tag Archives: Theft by government

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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The Loose Cannon Libertarian

Posted on 2015-03-16 by MamaLiberty

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

Posted on 2015-03-16 by MamaLiberty

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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