Tag Archives: Nanny state

Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-19D: Nanny state – Police state

Posted on May 19, 2013 by TPOL-Nathan

A few stories from this week I meant to cover earlier! The “messiah” – Islamic wars: Arab street revolt Obama: State Dep’t. That Didn’t Interview Clinton ‘Investigated Every Element’ of Benghazi (CNSNews.com) Nathan: Of COURSE they did – just like … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News, #13-14D: Bombing and death and taxes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by TPOL-Nathan

Congratulations: if you are a “typical” or “average” US Citizen, today you have “freedom” from federal taxes for 2013 starting today.  That is, of course, INCOME taxes: you still have to worry about: Social security (FICA) taxes Medicare and Medicaid … Continue reading →

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Risk

Posted on April 12, 2013 by MamaLiberty

How do you determine what level of risk is acceptable, and what can you do about it? Good question? Think about lightning. Do you normally spend a lot of time thinking about the risk of being struck by lightning? Looking … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 12, 2013 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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Should the government regulate steriods in sports?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by TPOL-Nathan

A forum on which I usually lurk had a liberal-type person (at least as defined in South Dakota) ask why on earth the federal government was messing around with steroids in sports, including congressional hearing and “policy” decisions.  Here’s my … Continue reading →

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By what legitimate authority?

Posted on February 17, 2013 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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They Don’t LOOK Related

Posted on January 24, 2013 by MamaLiberty

North Korea, North America… More and more similarities every day. These two, along with a great many others, have been biting the hands that feed them for a long time. I say it’s time to put them on a diet. … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Commentary on the News #13-03A Defense and Not – Our Nannies

Posted on January 14, 2013 by TPOL-Nathan

NOT Self Defense Texas: Robbery victim wants to thank Good Samaritans who came to his rescue (KHOU-TV) Kevin Dorsey says he hadn’t even closed his car door Thursday night when a man wearing all black and a ski mask put … Continue reading →

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Safety For Whom?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by MamaLiberty

How does making me helpless keep anyone else safe? Unless you plan to attack me, of course. You weren’t planning to attack me, were you?

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My Perfect Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2012 by MamaLiberty

(Originally published on November 24, 2008) Thanksgiving and Christmas are so interwoven for me that I couldn’t wait to share this true story of my life. This Christmas experience is a big part of the reason I grew up knowing … Continue reading →

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