Tag Archives: Washington

Fragmentation underway in these States

Posted on October 11, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Recent news reports have parroted the press release of the dictator ruling modern California. California, Oregon, and Washington have begun a process of secession. They are creating the “West Coast Health Alliance” which is (in their words) a response “… … Continue reading →

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“DC uprising?”

Posted on January 7, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Before and after teaching class last night, I heard the news. Though not official until 0300 ET this morning, it was clear that The Donald’s defeat was certain. That creepy, sleepy Uncle Joe is now going to be Massa in … Continue reading →

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Economics, Populist Fads, and Government

Posted on May 18, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-20B By Nathan Barton Governments are organizations where “group-think” is a large part of how they do things. They are unaccountable to the mechanisms of the free market. And they are made up of people (both the elite … Continue reading →

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How Much Can We Take? Mainstream Media

Posted on December 31, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Just how much of this bilge can we take, much less believe? On Wednesday, 30 December 2015, these were the afternoon “political-national” headlines from the Infamous Washington Post (the WaPo), flagship of mainstream media. Read them on … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 12 August 2015, #15-32D: Hypocrites and Guns

Posted on August 12, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Today’s theme seems to be hypocrisy, especially as dealing with guns and self-defense. Hollywood, Congress, the presidential candidates: all great examples of hypocrites. And we can’t forget organized religion either. It is all about them. Egotism? Apparently … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 17 July 2015, #15-28F

Posted on July 17, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A short column, due to some lengthy rants starting HERE.  Have a great weekend! Another mass killing, and this time with some suspicion of Islamist terrorism on American soil, although CNN and other news sources are being … Continue reading →

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