Monthly Archives: August 2024

And next…

Posted on August 31, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Many years ago, a cartoonist shared this bit of wisdom: Today, despite all the wars going on, few people seem to be growing up. Instead, the wars are excuses for coddling people who should be adults. No, not by age … Continue reading →

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Iran nearing the breaking point?

Posted on August 29, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

There is a constant drumbeat in the media about certain members of the ever-growing Axis of Evil (TM Pending) nearing collapse. Not always the mainstream media, either. And we here at TPOL admit that some of this info might be … Continue reading →

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What do we face? Migrants = mercenaries?

Posted on August 26, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

A reader and correspondent (and long-term friend and sister in faith) shared one of Bob Livingston’s postings, by Brandon Smith, which you can read here. We here at TPOL are unsure exactly who this Brandon Smith is – there are … Continue reading →

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Hmmm. A year ago? Confirmed?

Posted on August 25, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

This cartoon appeared a year ago online. Does it seem to be prophetic? Sorting through some photos, our staff found this one. We realize we’ve not heard much about Dear Leader or Great President Kim Jong Un recently. And then, … Continue reading →

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If voting made a difference…

Posted on August 23, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

… they would not let us have the vote. Of course, we have to remember words attributed to Uncle Joe (Stalin’s): Я считаю, что совершенно неважно, кто и как будет в партии голосовать; но вот что чрезвычайно важно, это кто … Continue reading →

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Lies: Russo-Ukrainian War

Posted on August 22, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Well… The media is telling us that the 14-day long offensive by the Ukrainian armed forces into Russia itself is a turning point in the war. Right. Let us take a quick look. At risk of antagonizing some readers and … Continue reading →

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None of the Above – Election for Massa 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Received a text message here at TPOL today: I’m not going to play games anymore, friend. This is the most important election year ever. President Trump, America-First Patriots, and I need you to verify your voter profile right now. >>  … Continue reading →

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Western civilization is nearing collapse. What replaces it?

Posted on August 20, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

On 30 January 2023 – 18 months ago – TPOL published a column entitled “Western civilization is falling. What next?” Since then, we have endured more and more impacts to the civilization and various members (nations) in it. Including the … Continue reading →

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The mouse that roared?

Posted on August 19, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Some readers may be familiar with the book by that name, written by Leonard Wibberly in 1955, or at least the later movie. Well, today’s commentary isn’t about the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, or even the satirical comic send-up of … Continue reading →

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2024 presidential election – why bother?

Posted on August 18, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: We ran an earlier version of this commentary back on 11 April 2023. and with the election now just 2+ months away, thought it worth revisiting! As elections go, the past 17 months have been one of the … Continue reading →

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