Monthly Archives: June 2025

Projection – a favorite tactic of enemies of liberty

Projection is a all-too-common psychological “defense mechanism.” It involves attributing one’s (supposedly undesirable) desirable actions, traits, feelings, or impulses to other people. For instance, someone who is dishonest might accuse others of being dishonest, thereby shifting attention away from their own … Continue reading

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More distressing news about the wonderful “jab” (COVID-19 vaccines)

Without going into the highly-technical, mind-blowing details, this news came out this week, courtesy of Dr. William Makis and a correspondent of TPOL. Please share this information with others: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made the explosive … Continue reading

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Growing tensions, stress ramping up in government circles?

In a week in which both Trumpistas and Never-Trumpers have labeled as a massive string of wins for The Donald, we point to information which seems to indicate further fracturing and even instability within the highest circles of the FedGov. … Continue reading

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Kleptocracy? Democracy?

We at TPOL are far from the only people to disparage the standard reference to both the FedGov and the Fifty State governments as being “democracies.” But there is absolutely no argument that as time proceeds, more and more the … Continue reading

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Cities, wars, and culture

As the world seems intent on pretending that the latest Middle East crisis is over, and the Twelve Days of War is all that there is going to be, we here at TPOL have our doubts. As do many others, … Continue reading

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The American Empire?

A guest editorial by Niall Ferguson [with comments from TPOL] What’s odd about the last four years before Trump is that the Biden-Harris administration came in and was welcomed by liberals around the world. “The adults were back in the … Continue reading

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War drums beating louder

Now that Israel has opened a second front in this current war – fighting both in Gaza and now blasting Iran hard – there are more and more Americans who want the US to get busy in the next phase … Continue reading

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Homeland war?

A correspondent writes (we’ve edited for privacy): From a logical point of view, and knowing the declared attitude of some other nations, it would stand to reason that sending students here [to the States for university] would be one of … Continue reading

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Another side to the story – Cali schools and immigrants

A TPOL correspondent shared this with us. Is this true, or just more propaganda? Remember, both sides of all major issues use propaganda. Readers, share your thoughts with us. From an unnamed California school teacher…. As you listen to the … Continue reading

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Happy 250th birthday, United States Army

AUSA (Association of the US Army, a private organization) tells us: Happy 250th! From the Revolutionary War to today, America’s Army has steadfastly served and defended the nation before the nation was even born. On Saturday, the service marks its … Continue reading

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