Author: Thomas L. Knapp

We Can’t Repeat It Enough: Privatize the Roads

Source: Libertarian Institute
by Patrick Carroll

“The libertarian position on driver’s licenses, on drunk driving, on human-driven cars, on speed limits, and every other road rule is the same as it has always been: privatize the roads and let private road owners make their own rules. If one is asked ‘What shall the government do if privatization is off the table,’ the answer is ‘Libertarian principle does not mandate a particular second-best solution, only that the right thing to do is complete privatization.’ If road privatization is thought to be undesirable for whatever reason, then that is understandable — but then the person with this position is simply not a libertarian on this question.” (01/29/26)

https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/we-cant-repeat-it-enough-privatize-the-roads

Thomas L. Knapp

The Murderers Among Us

Source: CounterPunch
by Eve Ottenberg

“Since Donald Trump took office in 2025, ICE has murdered at least 34 people in the U.S. It has deported 623,900 people. Those are not negligible numbers. They are the beginning – mark that, the beginning – of the ethnic cleansing of America. They are the first shot across the bow of any contraption or conglomeration that might oppose shipping nonwhites out of country. There are 68 million Hispanics in the U.S., and it’s safe to say that Scharfuhrer Stephen Miller wants to deport them all. Will Trump’s henchmen limit their ambitions to Hispanics? I doubt it.” (01/29/26)

https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/01/29/the-murderers-among-us/

Thomas L. Knapp

Saudi and Israeli officials visit DC to discuss possible US strikes on Iran

Source: Axios

“The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as President Trump considers military strikes, two U.S. officials and two other sources with knowledge told Axios. Trump has ordered a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf to prepare for potential military action. Israel, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region have been on high alert for days in anticipation of a U.S. strike. The Israelis came to D.C. to share intelligence on possible targets inside Iran. The Saudis, meanwhile, are highly concerned about a potential regional war and are trying to help broker a diplomatic solution.” (01/29/26)

https://archive.is/KhiAK

Thomas L. Knapp

After Alex Pretti’s Murder, it’s Clear That MAGA Media Views White Liberals as Race Traitors

Source: Liberal Currents
by Alan Elrod

“MAGA is committed to the belief that the people ICE is pursuing are inherently bad and that therefore opposing ICE is standing with criminals and rapists against the American people.” (01/29/26)

https://www.liberalcurrents.com/after-alex-prettis-murder-its-clear-that-maga-media-views-white-liberals-as-race-traitors/

Thomas L. Knapp

Italy: Ex-general gears up to launch new far-right party

Source: Politico

“Roberto Vannacci, an MEP and former general, is preparing to launch his own political party, which would formalize a break with Matteo Salvini’s League and potentially reshape the Italian far right. He announced the launch of the new party on Instagram on Wednesday. Vannacci had already registered the name and logo of the movement, Futuro Nazionale (National Future), on Jan. 24, according to trademark filings. His new project is being described by Italian media as an attempt to build an Italian version of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and create a new force that would sit to the right of Salvini.” (01/29/26)

https://www.politico.eu/article/italy-roberto-vannacci-launch-new-far-right-party

Thomas L. Knapp