Monthly Archives: September 2026

Democracy – really?

Posted on 2026-09-15 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 15 September, is the Ides of September, formerly the 7th month in the Roman (SPQR) year, before “the divine Julius” went and “reformed the calendar.” Today, we are amused to find out that it is officially, the “International Day … Continue reading →

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Lies, more lies, and really amazing lies

Posted on 2026-09-14 by TPOL Nathan

An elderly correspondent shared this with TPOL. It isn’t just “young folks” that get confused: Now, we admit (that is us, here at TPOL) that not ALL of these folks are government types. But those who are not in government … Continue reading →

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Basic math and public opinion

Posted on 2026-09-13 by TPOL Nathan

A social media outlet recently reposted this interesting graphic from CNN: All of us here at TPOL are pretty much engineering and science oriented, and that of course, includes math. Even the simple stuff, not just differentials and the like. … Continue reading →

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A story of heroism, sacrifice, and facing reality

Posted on 2026-09-12 by TPOL Nathan

We share this story and assume that it is true, based on the circumstances. Regardless of who masterminded and executed the attacks twenty-five years ago on NYC and DC, the radio recordings and transcripts seem to be true. And a … Continue reading →

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A quarter-century: looking back

Posted on 2026-09-11 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 9-11-2026, everyone is remembering Bloody Tuesday, when the world turned upside down for many, many people. We point out, this Anno Libertatus 250, that quarter-century is one-tenth of the lifespan of the United States of America. (It is about … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow: a quarter-century since Bloody Tuesday

Posted on 2026-09-10 by TPOL Nathan

Like most people old enough on that dismal day in 2001, 11 September, commonly called 9-11, we at The Price of Liberty recall the day clearly. Though working at home in a relatively remote rural location, on a mesa in … Continue reading →

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“I, Pencil” and “The Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil”

Posted on 2026-09-09 by TPOL Nathan

In 1958! Leonard Read wrote his famous essay, I, Pencil. You can get a PDF or hardcopy from the Foundation for Economic Education here. Or watch an animated video here. Recently the Tuttle Twins enterprise offered a nice package, an … Continue reading →

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How desperate will the hoplophobes and hoploclasts become?

Posted on 2026-09-08 by TPOL Nathan

A hoplophobe is a person who fears guns (or at least claims to). A hoploclast is one who hates guns. At least guns in the possession of anyone except a government, badged employee or a on-duty, serving combat-related person serving … Continue reading →

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Contrasting views of Labor Day

Posted on 2026-09-07 by TPOL Nathan

From a conservative, quasi-libertarian point of view: What is Labor Day? Labor Day began in the late 1800’S. It was recognizing American workers at a time when most labor (industry, mining, transportation, farming) was dangerous, poorly paid, and largely unprotected. … Continue reading →

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This and that on a hot late summer afternoon

Posted on 2026-09-06 by TPOL Nathan

A friend and correspondent shared some thoughts regarding the massive amount of Medicare and Medicaid billing fraud that various efforts are digging out. Among other claims, supposedly $42 billion in fraudulent invoicing by health care providers (many as fake as … Continue reading →

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