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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.

Managed democracy versus a republic

Posted on 2026-08-02 by TPOL Nathan

Stating with the understanding that all mandatory, human government is illegitimate, it is interesting (and perhaps important) to understand all the various forms of human government which abound or have existed on this poor planet of ours. We do point … Continue reading →

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Aggression? Or self-defense?

Posted on 2026-08-01 by TPOL Nathan

A guest commentary and more! Tom Jefferson described liberty and how laws did not sustain and support liberty, because tyrants used law just as much (or more) than lovers of liberty did. “How keep under control the men entrusted with … Continue reading →

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What will work better?

Posted on 2026-07-31 by TPOL Nathan

Several talk shows have in recent days prefaced their hourly sessions on radio (and online) with quotes from various Woke Tranzi politicians. They want to abolish at least the following institutions: My oh my. That almost sounds like a libertarian, … Continue reading →

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How far do we go? Data centers and other nasty things?

Posted on 2026-07-30 by TPOL Nathan

Apparently a massive data center project in Virginia has been withdrawn, when a major sponsor of the project withdrew support. Many opponents of data centers are cheering this “victory” although it had nothing directly to do with their opposition. A … Continue reading →

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The face of evil

Posted on 2026-07-29 by TPOL Nathan

Despite movies and shows, Satan and his minions do not go around wearing horns with red skin and costumes. Evil is described as being a wolf in sheep’s clothing: it disguises itself as doing good.  We’ve seen that to be … Continue reading →

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Just a reminder…

Posted on 2026-07-28 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared this political cartoon with us at TPOL recently: Other correspondents and friends of The Price of Liberty also share reports from various places. Reports that point out the accuracy of both of the above labels. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Arrogance and condescension: how liberty’s enemies view the world

Posted on 2026-07-27 by TPOL Nathan

Those who hate and fight against liberty have a warped world view; they arrogantly view almost everyone around them with condescension and so prove their hypocrisy. But they are poster children we can use to teach people about liberty and freedom. Continue reading →

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What is liberty?

Posted on 2026-07-26 by TPOL Nathan

Many people have tried to define liberty, in part so that they could defend (or restore) it. The relationship of law and liberty is easily misunderstood. Continue reading →

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Fool me once…

Posted on 2026-07-25 by TPOL Nathan

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me a third, fourth, or fifth time? Continue reading →

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Pioneer Day

Posted on 2026-07-24 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Utah’s Pioneer Day, honoring the establishment of what became the State of Utah, and part of a terrible but fascinating history of liberty and tyranny. Continue reading →

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