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Technology and Old-Fashioned Ways

Posted on February 2, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

Libertarian Commentary #16-05B By Nathan Barton I am a very strong believer in human creativity and science: real, theoretical and practical science, not the Soviet-style political (politically tainted) science we find in government agencies, universities, and “foundations” associated with government. … Continue reading →

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Liberty and Money, Money and Liberty (A Rant)

Posted on January 23, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

by Nathan Barton Liberty Tree Quotes recently had some quotes relating to liberty and money. These in turn should make us think about what we say and do. First, we have this quote from Ayn Rand: “Until and unless you … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, 16 July 2015, #15-28E: War and blood

Posted on July 16, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton WAR?  The US DoD said that they are ready to exercise the “military option” against Iran, despite the “agreement” (the bad deal, better than no deal) reached on Tuesday.  Israel’s PM emphasized that the State of Israel … Continue reading →

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Libertarian News and Comments for 10 JUN 2015, #15-23A: Nazgul & Disabilities & More

Posted on June 10, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, I have the commentary in two parts. Enjoy! Nazgul (Judges) especially in committees What power does Congress have?  According to a Washington Post article, not much: the Nazgul ruled Monday that the president alone has the … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #15-05B: Giving versus taking, Freedom

Posted on February 4, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning!  Politicians love to equate giving with taking:  they take and take and then give (some of it) to others. This is the sort of thing you expect more from Democrats than from Republicans, but they … Continue reading →

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Libertarian commentary on the news, #14-28A: Stupid government: all the wars

Posted on July 14, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning: it has truly been said that war is the health of the state, and today’s headlines prove it.  Here are a few examples of the stupidity of government and its wars. War on Some Drugs: … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-18A: Government action versus voluntary private action

Posted on May 5, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Good morning.  A few stories from the weekend and even last week, which I think you will find of interest.  Apparently, Ukraine did NOT explode over the weekend, although Mount St. Helens is showing life and there … Continue reading →

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Crime Rates drop except in NY DHS (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-02E)

Posted on January 12, 2014 by TPOL Nathan

Home front – Technology Are the Xbox and unleaded gas helping keep you safe from violent crime? (NBC News) Mama’s Note: And, of course, not a single word about the role played by an increasing number of people both willing … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-41D: Abominable Act (ObummerCare) and the “messiah”

Posted on October 26, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

Abominable Act (ObummerCare) – The “messiah” in charge Administration Grants Itself 3-Month Exemption from Individual Mandate (CNSNews.com) Nathan: So why are we funding Congress?  Is it for the entertainment value?  The “messiah” can do whatever he pleases, and then tell … Continue reading →

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Food Stamps – An American Evil

Posted on October 16, 2013 by TPOL Nathan

The Food Stamp Program, originally created as part of the “New Deal” of the evil monster-in-chief F. D. Roosevelt and reinvented again and again by machine politics and a succession of monsters-in-chief like LBJ and William Jefferson Clinton, is in … Continue reading →

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