Monthly Archives: July 2023

Our personal security – some further thoughts

Posted on July 31, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed the Fourth Article of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution. It is pretty simple: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and … Continue reading →

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A humorous glance into the future? Maybe…

Posted on July 30, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Assuming there is still an advertising industry, fedgov or State governments, and radio/TV/internet in a decade or so, a nameless friend suggests you might hear or see this advertising: Radio/television ad script, dated 30 July 2033: Did you or a … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities and rights: living free and the 4th Amendment

Posted on July 28, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In response to Rob Morse’s commentary recently on how to defeat evil (see here), there was one comment that struck a chord: Douglas Edward Evans: “I took a solemn oath to defend the constitution of the United States… and the … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: should we stay or should we go?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Rob Morse recently published this at his website, Slow Facts. It is very much worth sharing, and asking outselves these questions. Starting with How should we stop evil? Rob: I observed an advanced training course for armed defenders in school. … Continue reading →

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School avoidance and anxiety “disorder”

Posted on July 26, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Fewer and fewer students (grades PS though grad school) seem to be allowed a break from being confined to government-run tax-funded schools or their private equivalents. (That is, the bootlicking privately-funded schools that are still in essence controlled by government … Continue reading →

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The FedGov, schools, religion, and free trade

Posted on July 25, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: this is a rewrite and republication of the commentary “Federal government good at micromanagement but…” published on 17 May 2023. For some reason (please tell us), very few readers thought that commentary was worth their time (and for … Continue reading →

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Private property rights?

Posted on July 24, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Are government agencies and politicians at least destroying private property rights in the States? Are the courts helping them to do this, or acting to prevent that destruction? Is there even a God-given right to private property? Is private property … Continue reading →

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How much punishment for murder?

Posted on July 22, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In Nebraska in 2023, apparently, the punishment for murder and other crimes is 90 days in jail and 2 years probation. For which the judge has been condemned by woke regressives because the judge was too harsh. As we understand … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS in the crosshairs

Posted on July 20, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Recent Supreme Court decisions have raised both hopes and fears in many factions of American society. It is clear that deciding vital but highly divisive matters is one of many factors continuing to weaken American society and ramp up tensions … Continue reading →

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Why we can’t have nice things…

Posted on July 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Americans, like most folks, like nice things: houses with running water and flush toilets. And heat and air conditioning. And the freedom to travel by auto and plane – and even train and bus. We like meat and veggies and … Continue reading →

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