Monthly Archives: February 2025

The human touch – of death?

Various sources report more and more evidence that the drumbeat of deadly and widely feared pandemics we see marching across the States and the world are not a corrupted natural world turning against us, but rather due to human actions. … Continue reading

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Fake laws, fake judges, but … real punishments

Many federal and State agencies have a shadow system of courts – we cannot call them a justice system, for they are most injust. In some States, this power is delegated down to counties and other local governments. In our … Continue reading

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Why aren’t we there yet?

More and more, as we see the changes in regime since the 20th of January, 2025, we hear and read people who seem to think that paradise is nearly here. (Or nirvana, or “heaven on earth.”) And of course, we … Continue reading

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They have itching ears…

Really? There have been more than a few followers of Christ Jesus (and many who follow the Law of Moses) who have objected vehemently to the actions proposed by The Donald’s DOGE and his eeevviilll henchman or alter ego Elon. … Continue reading

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The hit dog barks

The German defense minister proves the old adage, the hit dog barks. That seems to be the case in Muenchen (Munich) last week, at the big “security conference.” When US VP Vance accused European nations of “destroying democracy” and feeding … Continue reading

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A reminder: what we owe government

As we near the end of the year AD 2024 (but continue to live in AL 248), let us look again at what huge amount of freedom we have in these Fifty States – provided that we beg one or … Continue reading

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Anti-MAGA madness?

In the past we’ve seen “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS), by most Democrats, many Republicans, and a fair number of libertarian (or at least libertarian-leaning) types. But now perhaps we have a new, more virulent version: call it Trump Defiance Disorder … Continue reading

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It’s only money…

… and fake money, at that. Right? This chart from nationaldebtclock.com sends shudders of fear through our bodies. The website has recently added the DOGE clock; tracking the money that DOGE has proposed striking from the FedGov budget. Most of … Continue reading

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Peace?

Dare we breathe? Is it possible that years of bloody war might come to an end? The Donald seems to think so. Do we believe him? Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social I just had a lengthy and … Continue reading

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A brief winter safety reminder

As we all long for more moisture, less bitter cold and wind, and signs of spring! Several of the staff of TPOL made their annual pilgrimage to Utah – not to Salt Lake City or any sacred site or ground, … Continue reading

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