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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.

Guest commentary: SCOTUS looks at Hawai’i

Posted on February 10, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

From Rob Morse, as we again note how the States are dividing themselves along lines of freedom and tyranny. (Edited; comments/additional thoughts from TPOL in brackets.) We note again that the so-called Blue States (such as Hawai’i, California, New York, … Continue reading →

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Too little, too late… at least for the victims

Posted on February 9, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Government is, first (and perhaps foremost), a tool for predators to use to feast upon their desired victims. Even while government claims to protect people from predators. Sometimes, we fail to understand, or even comprehend, the depth of the depravity … Continue reading →

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Libertarian philosophy and New Testament christianity

Posted on February 8, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

A friend recently shared this dialogue with us here at TPOL: We’ve encountered this attitude for decades, as followers of the Messiah (Jesus the Christ). And not just from “secular people:” people in denominations sometimes have a similar attitude. But … Continue reading →

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Political impacts on migration and population shifts within the States

Posted on February 7, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

The US Census Bureau has recently published this map: The various comments online about this of course concentrate on the (politically) red and blue State divide. And to a degree, there is a definite correlation – and indeed, direct cause … Continue reading →

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Propaganda machines churn the stuff out more and more

Posted on February 6, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

What happens when you combine so-called “artificial intelligence” with lying politicians? Perhaps you get something like this, shared by a correspondent a day or so ago: Senate Democrats Block Voter ID Law That 2/3rds of Their Own Voters Support The … Continue reading →

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The killing nature of inflation

Posted on February 5, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

A relative posted this on-line: Inflation is indeed a killer. It is only the incredible productivity of even our badly-perverted and severely-damaged free market economy that makes a Quarter-pounder meal cost “only” somewhere between $9.00 and $12.00 (well, FRNs).Plus sales … Continue reading →

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Sex, gender, words, and madness

Posted on February 4, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

English test: Define the following words: a. Sex (noun) b. Gender (noun) c. Confusion The entire issue of “sex” and “gender” and hatred of those who differ from us is back in the news headlines. Revelations that the murderer of … Continue reading →

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What is left? Are you and I in danger?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

With midnight on Saturday, the panic started setting in. It has just gotten worse in the last 72 hours: the nation, we are told, is going to collapse. Government workers aren’t. Here is one example, which is of particular interest … Continue reading →

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More and more States “destroying” the soda-pop industry? Or something else?

Posted on February 2, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

You may have heard talk about making soda ineligible for purchase under the SNAP program (food stamps). Among others, the HHS Secretary (RJK Jr. points out the problems with such consumables. We don’t think he considers them to be “food.”) Oddly, … Continue reading →

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Apologies to our readers!

Posted on January 31, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

The commentary published the evening of the 28th (Wednesday) was an incomplete (and untitled!) draft that got mixed up on our computers. We apologize for that, and have posted the correct and final version of that. For those who don’t … Continue reading →

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