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Libertarian News & Commentary #15-20B, 21 May 2015: Government Dictates and Stupidity

Posted on May 21, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan A. Barton The hubris of government is awesome indeed: the dictates of the state are usually foolish and based on myths and warped perception of reality.  Consider this: The Guardian reports that Los Angeles is the largest US … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-20A: This and that

Posted on May 19, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton After a very lengthy illness and hiatus in this commentary, I am attempting to resume it at least part time! According to Libertytalk.fm two of the Silk Road lead investigators who brought down the supposed Dread Pirate … Continue reading →

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This is a Test

Posted on March 16, 2015 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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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #15-08B: Ownership and Power

Posted on March 1, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, we accept that people who OWN something may not actually control it:  shareholders in a corporation (especially a large, publicly-traded one) do not control that company; we “own” our house and land but government dictates to … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-07B: Jihad and other news

Posted on February 19, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.   Let’s start out with some more on European Jihad: Just a few miles from Copenhagen, where a member of the Caliphate killed two and wounded others, Northern Germany’s largest Carnival parade in the city … Continue reading →

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Review: “The Testament of James”

Posted on February 13, 2015 by MamaLiberty

By MamaLiberty Imagination, story telling, tall tales and sharing of ideas, adventures and speculation of every kind must have been among the earliest attributes of human beings. The ability to think like this, to attempt to analyze and explain one’s … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-04E: Decline and Collapse

Posted on January 30, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning: the theme of many stories today is “Decline and Collapse.”  How quickly is the system, the society, the civilization collapsing?  Here are some examples. Educational system collapse:  The schools continue to decline ever more rapidly.  … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 7, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

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.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

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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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-52C: Christmas Eve!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Christmas Eve Gift!  And a Merry Christmas. If you look, although there is a lot of bad news, there are plenty of good things around.  Between storms and shootings and bombings, we still find a lot of … Continue reading →

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