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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.

Colorado’s rapid collapse – in real time – a follow-up (Part 2)

Posted on 2021-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

In addition to the commentary series on homeschooling (starting here) last week a lot of readers accessed the commentary about Colorado’s collapse here. Let us see if we can ramp the fear up! This week, Colorado was joined by Afghanistan, … Continue reading →

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The lonely and ultimately failed role of honest teachers

Posted on 2021-08-17 by TPOL Nathan

In writing the two recent commentaries on homeschooling, I was reminded of an incident recently in New Mexico, which dredged up some old and fond memories. There is a lesson AND a moral to this tale, so bear with me. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan has fallen – Are we next?

Posted on 2021-08-16 by TPOL Nathan

Kabul has fallen. Courtesy of TWO DECADES of American stupidity, after the premature deaths and maiming of tens of thousands Americans, Afghanis, and dozens of American allies. Every one, ultimately, totally wasted in the long term. But the situation is … Continue reading →

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2021- Liberty, freedom and homeschooling…

Posted on 2021-08-14 by TPOL Nathan

… in a world of masks, new lockdowns, social distancing and a hundred other things wrong with “public” schools. For the first part of this discussion of homeschooling and the public schools, please go HERE. I ended the first part … Continue reading →

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The coming golden age of homeschooling?

Posted on 2021-08-13 by TPOL Nathan

As we enter the beginning of a new school year by tradition, I believe we are seeing more evidence that the future of homeschooling in these Fifty States is one of massive expansion. An expansion which began in 2020 and … Continue reading →

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Colorado’s collapse – in realtime for your viewing fear

Posted on 2021-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

While publishing the homeschooling series (starting here), some other things have come up. Most notably, the rapid collapse of Colorado. As I write this, Interstate Highway 70 has been closed through Glenwood Canyon for THIRTEEN days (29 July through 10 … Continue reading →

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Not stupid? Or stupid: a baker’s dozen points

Posted on 2021-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

A Baker’s Dozen ™ Things we learned (or should have) during the First 18 months of the Pandemic (and how we can see if we are stupid or not stupid). I’ve learned a lot from the Coronavirus epidemic: I think … Continue reading →

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However! There is hope – we don’t HAVE to collapse

Posted on 2021-08-05 by TPOL Nathan

In the last two commentaries (here and here), we’ve discussed the amazing resiliency of the Fifty States’ society, economy, culture, and even political system. And I have warned that it may not last: the stresses are great and may overwhelm … Continue reading →

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… Folks, the bad dream is NOT over

Posted on 2021-08-04 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday (3 AUG 2021) I looked at the perhaps unexpected robustness of the Fifty States. Our society, economy, and political system have survived the last year and a half. Read that here. BUT…. “The bad dream is over.” That is … Continue reading →

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The amazing robustness of the American economy and society, but …

Posted on 2021-08-03 by TPOL Nathan

Don’t get too excited about our society’s (or societies’) ability to survive all that much longer – at least as measured by history. Yes, it is amazing that we have gone this far, but it probably won’t last. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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