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Story of a 2X4

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Guest Poster

     An enlightening story from commenter Minnfidel over at the AoSHQ, that explains the economics of taxation: “Let me tell you a story about a 2X4 that went into a home. The land that grew the wood is taxed, The seedling … Continue reading →

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After a Bad Week, Something to Put a Smile on Your Face

Posted on April 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

     From the Boston Marathon bombing to the devastation of West, Texas by a series fertilizer plant explosions, this has been a rather bad week for news.      As an antidote to that, here is a little animated film that might just … Continue reading →

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About the Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Political Hat

     By now, most people watching the news know about the massive explosions at a Texas fertilizer plant.      The main chemical in fertilizer, ammonium nitrate, is particularly nasty stuff.   Nitrates are themselves partial to exploding:  Both TNT and gunpowder have … Continue reading →

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Some Tax Day Mood Music

Posted on April 15, 2013 by The Political Hat

Here is a bit of mood music for this tax day…

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Nevada 2nd Amendment Update (Apr. 14th, 2013)

Posted on April 14, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An update on firearms related bills going through the legislature:      The bad bills: AB234 and SB396 were not passed out of their committees, and because of this: “[p]ursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.”  This does … Continue reading →

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How NOT to Talk to People About Liberty

Posted on April 13, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Just because something can be justified according to theoretical libertarianism does not mean most people aren’t going to recoil at what is being suggested…      Perhaps the mentioning of the Federal Reserve, “Agenda 21,” and Birtherism. should also be on that … Continue reading →

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Why Victim Disarmament Zones are a Bad Idea

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Amanda Collins, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno, possesses a CCW (Concealed Carry Permit).  The University of Nevada, Reno, however, requires that to exercise one’s right to conceal carry, they must attain the permission of the University, which is practically … Continue reading →

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Nevada Senate May Consider Gun Transfer Ban

Posted on April 10, 2013 by The Political Hat

     This Friday is the deadline for bills to pass out of committee in their originating house      The Nevada Assembly’s Judicial Committee is considering SB221, which would criminalize the private transfer of firearms.      It is being heard in committee Thursday 11th … Continue reading →

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Margaret Thatcher, R.I.P.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has passed away at the age of 87.      There is no better way to explain just what she did and what she achieved than hear her words as she spoke them.      Margaret Thatcher on … Continue reading →

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Danger Defined by Resemblance to a Gun

Posted on April 6, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The now infamous case of a 7 year old being suspended for eating a pastry such that the uneaten portion vaguely resembled a gun raises the question: Does anything that vaguely resembles the shape of a gun a clear and … Continue reading →

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