Monthly Archives: July 2019

Assault on democracy or assault on the truth?

Posted on July 10, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

USA Today, along with dozens of other mainstream media outlets, has condemned the recent SCOTUS decision on two gerrymandering cases.  USA Today, in particular, screamed that this negates “one man, one vote” and “overshadows even Bush v Gore (2000) and … Continue reading →

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Living free – prepared for emergencies?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Do we know what it means to live free?  Or do we depend on government and other institutions too much?

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A militarist society – who, us?

Posted on July 6, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It is interesting to hear all the screams from the Democrats, some Republicans, and other Regressives, Tranzis, neo-Liberals and the like complaining about The Donald’s “military” celebration of Independence Day, and condemning (and fearing) the bringing of … Continue reading →

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Guest column – When being an immigrant meant something positive

Posted on July 5, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

by Rosemary LeBonte (Please see my comments at the end. – Nathan) Back in 1900, when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship and stand … Continue reading →

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Guest Column – Why it’s called Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Bob Livingston Note: I am republishing this from Mr. Livingston because I think it deserves as much distribution as possible.  Please, please share this with others. On June 7, 1776, the Continental Congress met at Philadelphia and received Richard … Continue reading →

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Optimism

Posted on July 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton In our land, and in our movement, there is often one critical element that is constantly in short supply. Optimism about the future.  As we are constantly barraged by a flood of bad news and prognostications about … Continue reading →

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Plans, hope and our future

Posted on July 3, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The quote below from the Bible is, of course, religious.  But even for nonreligious lovers of liberty, it carries a good and important message. This is worth pondering as we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the American … Continue reading →

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Liberty for all – even those who don’t want us to have it

Posted on July 2, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Happy Liberty Day: on the 2nd of July, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the secession of its Thirteen member States from the British Empire. Remembering that, consider this recent conviction in the United Kingdom, where a young … Continue reading →

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