Author Archives: TPOL Nathan

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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.

Power corrupts and …

Posted on 2021-04-10 by TPOL Nathan

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. Let’s look at one of the latest poster-children for this saying. But first, consider the saying itself. Our readers are certainly familiar with this famous statement and fundamental principle as stated by John Dalberg, Lord Acton. … Continue reading →

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What are people scared of? (Guest column)

Posted on 2021-04-06 by TPOL Nathan

This was the question a friend asked a correspondent of ours, a few days ago: ‘Why are people scared to the point where they are buying up all the guns and ammo in the USA? Marty Bugg’s reply is worth … Continue reading →

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A quick look at the LP 2021

Posted on 2021-04-04 by TPOL Nathan

Whatever happened to the Libertarian Party? Does anyone remember “The Party of Principle” and a group of people who were willing to endure being abused in the political process in order to face down the “Omnipotent State?” Now, the Nevada … Continue reading →

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Cities and their suicide: the example of New York

Posted on 2021-04-03 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes said that cities do not die natural deaths.  Rather, they commit suicide.  They fail to maintain essential infrastructure, like letting their harbors and channels silt up. Or accept things like lead and sewage in their water supply, … Continue reading →

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Fool me once…

Posted on 2021-04-02 by TPOL Nathan

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me XX times? I was reminded of that old saying when I again saw this headline: “Top epidemiologist on Covid surge: “Get ready… We are walking into … Continue reading →

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More internal conflicts and rebellion

Posted on 2021-04-01 by TPOL Nathan

With the Biden regime now “firmly” in control – in just 60+ days of “unrivaled success” the Fifty States are rapidly moving into a utopian situation. No? The future is bright! Uncle Joe is in command, backed up by his … Continue reading →

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Drought, wildfire and the American dream

Posted on 2021-03-29 by TPOL Nathan

Drought and wildfires are constantly with us. This summer and fall are expected to be particularly bad for both according to many forecasters and predictions. Some areas are hard hit, and some have been very bad in the past. Now, … Continue reading →

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Why do we call people thugs?

Posted on 2021-03-28 by TPOL Nathan

Is our language too harsh when we write of government, multinationals, and other entities and the people who control them? I try, even more than Mama Liberty did, to avoid vulgarities and profane language. But I know I come across … Continue reading →

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An extreme proposal to permanently deal with the reparation issue

Posted on 2021-03-27 by TPOL Nathan

It ain’t gonna go away. As the recent proposals of the Biden regime, and actions by various local governments shows, the entire idea of reparations for 350+ years of black slavery and 150- years of racism, segregation, etc. is NOT … Continue reading →

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The Fall of the United Kingdom

Posted on 2021-03-26 by TPOL Nathan

For decades, the Berlin Wall and the Inner-German Border (IGB) stood as often loud (and fatal) declarations that the subject population – the people – of East Germany were forbidden from leaving or escaping their land without government permission. We … Continue reading →

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