Tag Archives: Training

Today’s military, discipline, hazing, and purposes

Posted on October 6, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Like many, a correspondent questioned SecWar Hesgath’s removal of a prohibition on hazing in basic and other military training. This is part of the massive package of reforms for the Department of War and the six military service branches. (As … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™: Why do people fear independence and liberty?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Just a few thoughts. These thirteen reasons are somewhat vague. No doubt readers will think of many other reasons. Or have been told by people they know why those people are afraid of being free. Some of them might seem … Continue reading →

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The trouble with taxes and government spending

Posted on December 5, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Eric Peters, a prolific libertarian writer and auto fanatic (or is it “freak?), had some words regarding governments and true libertarians that are worth thinking about a bit. “And that is why libertarians oppose what the government – and those … Continue reading →

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Help for new gun owners

Posted on April 9, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Rob Morse, over at his webzine Slow Facts is publishing a series of help articles for the millions of people who have purchased guns (many for the very first time) in the last few weeks. Please credit Rob and share … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-43E: Individual responsibility and action

Posted on October 31, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning. Let me start with a commentary well worth reading and pondering. It is a reminder and a call for action: The Constitution is not a self-enforcing document.  This is no news to most lovers of … Continue reading →

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Shoot – Don’t Shoot! How Do You Know?

Posted on May 4, 2014 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Remember that you may only use lethal force if you (or others) are in IMMEDIATE danger of death or serious bodily harm. The better you plan and the better you can identify that danger, the better the outcome … Continue reading →

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