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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.

Liberty and personal responsibility

Posted on 2020-01-25 by TPOL Nathan

Liberty is impossible without responsibility.  Personal responsibility. This is something that Mama Liberty taught and practiced for her entire life.  It is something that I strive to do, even if I feel sometimes as though I’m failing.  True lovers of … Continue reading →

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Government IS abuse

Posted on 2020-01-24 by TPOL Nathan

We constantly complain about the abuse we endure from government. Especially the bureaucratic regulatory agencies and bodies of political appointees and elected officials. Government is supposed to (and claims to) protect us from people who would hurt us, who would … Continue reading →

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After the 2020 elections…

Posted on 2020-01-23 by TPOL Nathan

Let us assume for now that Trump does win the 2020 elections in less than 10 months. That he defeats whatever Regressivist, whether it is Sanders, Biden or Warren (or even H Clinton or M Obama). And that the GOP … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and new prohibitions – implications for the future

Posted on 2020-01-22 by TPOL Nathan

Given 170 years of Progressivism, the century of history of alcohol prohibition, 80 years of (some) drug prohibition, and more, where do we stand in 2020? (This commentary continues the series, with the original postings found Here, Here, and Here.)

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Liberals of today… – reposting

Posted on 2020-01-21 by TPOL Nathan

This short discussion from Madd Medic’s “Freedom is Just Another Word…” webzine is worth pondering. together with the recent commentaries TPOL has published on Progressivism, Prohibition, and the Social Gospel. I’ve used the term “neo-liberal” to describe today’s progressives, but … Continue reading →

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A small thing – but a good sign

Posted on 2020-01-20 by TPOL Nathan

I am the first to admit it is a small matter, but I for one am glad to see it. According to the Daily Mail, the latest USN nuclear aircraft carrier, fourth of the Gerald Ford class, will be named … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and Prohibition – the awful aftermath

Posted on 2020-01-19 by TPOL Nathan

Having looked briefly at the relationship between Progressivism (Regressivism), Prohibition, and the Social Gospel, we now move closer in time to today. Even though Prohibition was repealed nationally in 1937, its evils remain with us today. Although supposedly the Social … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and the social gospel – history and implications

Posted on 2020-01-18 by TPOL Nathan

The last commentary discussed “progressivism” and alcohol Prohibition. It is one of the darker episodes of American history in the last century, and we are “celebrating” the 100th Anniversary of Prohibition in America. Progressivism (Regressivism) and Prohibition are linked to, … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and Prohibition – History and implications

Posted on 2020-01-17 by TPOL Nathan

Progressivism – which I believe is a key element and ally of Transnational Socialism (Tranzis) and which I think of more and more as “Regressivism” – has been an unfortunate and evil facet of American society and politics for a … Continue reading →

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Prohibition – 100 years today

Posted on 2020-01-16 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 16 January 2020, is the one-hundredth anniversary of the implementation of National Prohibition, when the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution officially took effect. I’m posting a series of commentaries over the next several days about Prohibition, its relationship … Continue reading →

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