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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.

Don’t worry – be happy? Fear and government.

Posted on 2022-07-09 by TPOL Nathan

Those of us old enough to recall that song and the sentiment behind it are growing fewer, of course. But surely more people know that old hymn “G-d will take care of you.” Or remember Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not … Continue reading →

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Quaking in fear

Posted on 2022-07-08 by TPOL Nathan

The assassination of FORMER Japanese Prime Minister Abe yesterday by a man with an “undocumented” (homemade) gun without a doubt has a lot of politicians and so-called world leaders in a panic. No matter how calm they present themselves. (No … Continue reading →

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Exporting revolution (and liberty or not)

Posted on 2022-07-08 by TPOL Nathan

A few days back, we discussed how, generally, the American people have failed to export our concept of liberty – the object of “The American Revolution” (more accurately The War of American Independence or the War of American Secession). We … Continue reading →

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How many battalions…

Posted on 2022-07-07 by TPOL Nathan

… does the pope have? This question is sometimes attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, way back in 1810 or so. Stalin (yes, THAT Uncle Joe) cribbed it in 1945, asking “how many divisions does the Pope of Rome have?” Whether it … Continue reading →

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Will there be another Independence Day celebration?

Posted on 2022-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

We know, here at TPOL, that is a weird question to ask. But based on what happened this Monday, it occurred to several people. The spectacle of yet another insane piece of garbage going out and killing six and wounding … Continue reading →

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Enemies of liberty – a bit of history and current events

Posted on 2022-07-05 by TPOL Nathan

As lovers of liberty, we must know our enemies. The enemies of liberty. A key part of the modern American imperial system which tries to rule this planet (and as much of the Solar System as possible) is the “financial … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: 2022 Declaration of Independence

Posted on 2022-07-04 by TPOL Nathan

A modern rendition of the classic from a great pair of writers, and a couple of additions! By John and Nisha Rutherford Declare your independence, America! There comes a time when a populace must stand united and say “enough is … Continue reading →

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Declaring independence – personally

Posted on 2022-07-03 by TPOL Nathan

Although we think of independence and secession as a group action – this is really NOT the case. As Tom Knapp recently pointed out, NO “institution” or “government” or “organization” really does anything except through the actions of individuals. Even … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts about that “evil thing” called secession

Posted on 2022-07-02 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: Today, 2 July 2022, is the 247th Anniversary of what we consider the correct Independence Day for the thirteen nations of British North America that became the first United States of America. It has long been a tradition … Continue reading →

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Our “sacred documents” – looking back at failure?

Posted on 2022-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

As Americans honor Independence Day, we tend to concentrate on the Declaration of Independence, one of our fundamental founding documents, and considered sacred by many – even inspired by God. Another of those is, of course, the US Constitution. However, … Continue reading →

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