Tag Archives: Theft by government

Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10D: Enemy of the state?

Posted on 2013-03-16 by TPOL Nathan

WARNING:  According to a law school professor, pursuant to the Military Commissions Act, “Anyone who … speaks out against the governments policies could be declared an unlawful enemy combatant and imprisoned indefinitely.” That includes American citizens. IF YOU ARE READING … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-11B: Nanny government and more

Posted on 2013-03-12 by TPOL Nathan

Government-run, tax-funded schools – Nanny government National “Core” Curriculum Rotten to the Core (Michelle Malkin)  COMMENTARY  A new national database of all students is up and running collecting data on K-Grad level students in all of two states and part … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10D: Carrying on

Posted on 2013-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

More and more, we see the machinations of the “leaders” in DC (and the State capitals) revealed.  A lot of that this week:  perhaps the powers-that-be simply do not care if we know. Stupid government – Theft by government Salazar: … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-10B: Venezuela, Russia, and Schools under tyranny

Posted on 2013-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

Well, well, five days in and the country still continues to hold together, though skating on the edge of disaster.  The violin continues to rest on the credenza by the windows of the Oval Office.  How sad. Yesterday and today, … Continue reading →

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The Sequester – Much ado about nothing

Posted on 2013-03-01 by TPOL Nathan

The horror stories have been dominating the front pages and the web sites for two weeks now: Friday, 3/01/13 is the Apocalypse as far as federal funding and spending and millions of jobs.  Border jumpers are already being released, DoD will … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-09B: Bogus science and new religions

Posted on 2013-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

Bogus Science Peak Oil Production Still Ahead (The American via Daily Policy Digest)  Global crude oil extraction between 2001 and 2011 rose by 10.8 percent to just 5 million metric tons shy of the 4 billion metric mark… Nathan: I … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-08C: Tyranny and Nazgul

Posted on 2013-02-23 by TPOL Nathan

Tyranny – Hoploclasts Chicago Police Chief: 2nd Amendment Supportors Guilty of Corruption (Vision to America)  On a Sunday talk show, as reported by the Illinois State Rifle Association, police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy said that firearm owners who lobby their … Continue reading →

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By what legitimate authority?

Posted on 2013-02-17 by MamaLiberty

Not a “conspiracy.” A pogrom. “A massacre or persecution instigated by the government or by the ruling class against a minority group, particularly Jews.” Only instead of “Jews,” this time it is independent thinkers, productive people who would rather not … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-07C: The State of the Union is Wrong

Posted on 2013-02-15 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Self defense Robbery Victims Shooting Attackers Called ‘Alarming Trend’ (Godfather Politics)  There’s an alarming trend in Detroit … In the span of a week, two separate robberies were thwarted when the victims, who both had conceal carry … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-06E: Rogue bishops, Rogue cops, rogue weather, and other fun

Posted on 2013-02-10 by TPOL Nathan

Culture wars – War on religion No Deal! Bishops to Administration: You Can’t Force Lay Catholics to Act Against Faith (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Well, you aren’t supposed to.  But talk to the administrators of, say Henry VIII or Elizabeth I and … Continue reading →

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