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About TPOL Nathan

Follower of Christ Jesus (a christian), Pahasapan (resident of the Black Hills), Westerner, Lover of Liberty, Free-Market Anarchist, Engineer, Army Officer, Husband, Father, Historian, Writer, Evangelist. Successor to Lady Susan (Mama Liberty) at TPOL.

The evolution of governments into aristocratic forms

Posted on 2026-08-15 by TPOL Nathan

Frank Herbert, author of the well-known Science Fiction universe of Dune, was a keen observer and student of human societies and history. Certainly as great or greater as Isaac Asimov or Robert Heinlein. Let’s consider this statement: We certainly see … Continue reading →

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Slavery – then and now

Posted on 2026-08-13 by TPOL Nathan

In 1775, there was not a single country on this planet that had abolished slavery by law — not one. That included every one of the United States. The very first nation in the world to prohibit slavery was Vermont, … Continue reading →

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Colorado sinking fast

Posted on 2026-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

Right now, attention nationally seems to be on those States where Democratic mobs are busy nominating members and fellow-travelers of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA = Communists) to run as governors, senators, representatives, and a whole bunch of State … Continue reading →

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Ain’t democracy wunnerful?

Posted on 2026-08-10 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared this graphic with us. We are constantly told that democracy is the worst form of government… except for all the rest. We are constantly told that in a true democratic scheme of government, minority rights are protected … Continue reading →

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Public presence, public duty

Posted on 2026-08-09 by TPOL Nathan

Is it reasonable to say that libertarians, and even lovers of liberty who are rational, free-market, anarchists, believe that members of a community do have some public duties? Even while we recognize that people have a God-given right to reject … Continue reading →

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Liberty lost: the Connecticut situation

Posted on 2026-08-08 by TPOL Nathan

Libertas Coalition and various Homeschoolers groups have shared this unwelcome piece of news with us: “Connecticut has passed the most restrictive homeschool law in the country, and families in every state should understand what’s in it. Starting in 2027, parents … Continue reading →

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The latest Old World Crisis: the Ceuta invasion

Posted on 2026-08-07 by TPOL Nathan

Last week, about 60,000 “migrants” pushed across the undefended, unfortified border between the Kingdoms of Morrocco and Spain. (The numbers cited vary wildly.) Since the Spanish city of Ceuta has only 83,000 residents and is separated from the rest of … Continue reading →

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A forgotten anniversary – reminding us that history is written by the apparent winners and is not an excuse for more aggression

Posted on 2026-08-06 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday was the 183rd anniversary of a forgotten event. Some kind soul (with the spirit of a historian who seeks to find and tell the truth) posted this: For readers interested, Massacre Canyon is located in southwestern Nebraska; the memorial … Continue reading →

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Morals and society

Posted on 2026-08-05 by TPOL Nathan

“In terms of morals there is no such thing as ‘state.’ Just men.” Robert A. Heinlein stated this in his 1966 novel Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. He claims that moral responsibility belongs solely to individuals rather than governments, corporations, associations, etc: abstract entities. … Continue reading →

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Civic duty? Or vigilantism?

Posted on 2026-08-03 by TPOL Nathan

This weekend, in Idaho (of all places), a serious and tragic situation unfolded. This posting from Spec Ops magazine explains what went down: Unfortunately, three people still died (not counting their suicidal killer) and seven were wounded. As one commenter … Continue reading →

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