Monthly Archives: December 2023

“Most trusted” but impossible to verify: the American military

Posted on December 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The US military is the most trusted of public institutions, but that trust is declining constantly. With good reason. Like so much else, the military is tainted and damaged by government. Continue reading →

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Chaos? Breaking news: Colorado Supremes keep Trump off primary ballot

Posted on December 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Colorado denies Trump the right to be on the primary ballot in that State. Continue reading →

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Just in case – a detailed response to hoploclasts…

Posted on December 18, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Police responsibilities are limited, and no one is guaranteed protection against crime by government law enforcement, as stated in many court cases. Continue reading →

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More power to the government? Ask Congress.

Posted on December 15, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The latest National Defense Authorization Act, being herded through Congress months later than it is supposed to be, has a nasty little item buried in it. It is not just a reauthorization of an expiring provision of FISA (Foreign Intelligence … Continue reading →

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The US Bill of Rights – R.I.P.?

Posted on December 14, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Friday 15 December 2023 is Bill of Rights day in the States. Let us think not just about honoring or commemorating it. Let us enforce it and not let it die. Continue reading →

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Who will watch the watchers?

Posted on December 14, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The campus security force is a common feature at more and more public (government-run, tax-funded) schools. And for that matter, at more and more businesses. Internal threats to peace and external dangers from growing numbers of people who see an … Continue reading →

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Hannukah – looking forward and back

Posted on December 13, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

American and world politics has highlighted a Jewish religious holiday which also has meaning for liberty and independence, and seemingly has revealed significant antisemitic sentiment. Hannukah has lessons for lovers of liberty. Continue reading →

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Both sides display their stupidity over 2024 eligibility

Posted on December 12, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The Trumpistas and Never-Trumpers are fighting over the ballot almost a year ahead of the actual election. But none of them are addressing the real issues and what is actually at stake. Continue reading →

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The FedGov’s attacks on private education

Posted on December 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Fedgov attacks some private and religious schools, but not others. Why? Continue reading →

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Why are American troops in Syria?

Posted on December 8, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

As reposted by ZeroHedge, Senator Rand Paul has joined Representative Matt Gaetz in trying to pass a bill in Congress to force an American withdrawal from Syria. The Associated Press reported back in March that there are about 900 US … Continue reading →

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