Monthly Archives: December 2021

The worth of a human life – and the worthlessness of human government

Posted on December 31, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Readers of these commentaries know that TPOL has nothing but disgust for Colorado’s governor. Why? A list much longer than the long list of pejorative adjectives and character traits that can be applied to the man. These start with thief, … Continue reading →

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Looking forward – Anno Domini 2022

Posted on December 31, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

We are constantly urged to be optimistic when entering a new year, and to put the old things aside. Can we do that? After all, we have centuries and millennia of problems and failure and pessimism to overcome. But read … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen™ “Big Lies” of statists

Posted on December 30, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Lying is both an essential and favorite tactic of statists. Regardless of their “political orientation.” Here are a few of their biggest lies in recent years. (Admittedly, some are older but keep getting used.) How many of these have you … Continue reading →

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Socialism and liberty (Part 2)

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

So, is socialism compatible with liberty? There are many who claim that it is. There are others (few, admittedly) who claim that some form of socialism is ESSENTIAL to liberty. Before diving in, let us be perfectly clear: we at … Continue reading →

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We agreed… for a few seconds

Posted on December 28, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

As reported by the Daily Mail this last weekend, the most disliked VPOTUS in history (lower than Aaron Burr?) said that American democracy is the worst threat to national security, along with climate change. And apparently with those who disagree … Continue reading →

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Socialism and liberty (Part 1)

Posted on December 27, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

We know that many Americans – even some friends and neighbors – love the idea of socialism. We know that others fear, hate, and oppose socialism. How does that fit in with the ideal of liberty? Of living free? But … Continue reading →

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What is the “Republican” philosophy?

Posted on December 26, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

So, what about the GOP? Now that I have trashed the Dems – and no doubt many “left libertarians” and self-defined liberals (neo-liberals, at least), what is the philosophy of the ying to the Dems’ yang? Britannica says: “The Republican … Continue reading →

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“Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus” – the threat of lies to free people and society.

Posted on December 25, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Some tales – stories – lies become enshrined in people: families, communities, society. Santa Claus (other than “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus” and department store and mall Santas) is an example. Modern commercial Christmas is the product of more … Continue reading →

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Guest column: Unimpeded mobility: right NOT privilege

Posted on December 22, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s note: This commentary by Robert J Hansen was originally published at Newsbreak.com. as “Unimpeded Mobility: the right to drive, on 26 August 2021, and is published for purposes of commentary. Mr. Hansen is not affiliated with TPOL in any … Continue reading →

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Honor, self-respect, and … love?

Posted on December 22, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Urban areas – regardless of their size – feature some of the best and the worst of “civilized living.” The best can be wonderful. But the worst is often beyond rational understanding, sickening beyond belief. We here at The Price … Continue reading →

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