Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Come on, folks – use some common sense

Posted on January 27, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

After the recent attack on the Cities (Southern Baptist) Church in Minneapolis on Sunday, the Rapid City Post put out this story. Many people chimed in to support this idea. Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service … Continue reading →

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Is justice possible?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Another week, another killing by ICE agents in Minnesota. Is this getting to be a routine? We are told (accurately or not) that ICE is detaining a dozen times more border jumpers in States like Texas and Florida than in … Continue reading →

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Is it right? Enforcing civic action

Posted on January 22, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Most people would consider it a civic duty, and even an act of Christian love, to call 9-1-1 when they see an accident, someone injured, a car off the road, or other emergency. For some people, this would of course … Continue reading →

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The threat of Geoengineering

Posted on January 19, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared an article claiming that “Rare snow taking aim at Florida, Georgia could make history, triggers Winter Storm Warnings throughout weekend” (FOX). “Snow in Florida? Arctic blast to stun the South” (USA Today). “Cold front could bring rare … Continue reading →

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North Star (Up)Rising – Is Minnesota in “insurrection”?

Posted on January 17, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Tensions continue to rise and blood continues to flow in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, now officially nicknamed the “North Star State” by its State government, with adoption of its new flag. Certainly, this new standard will be much … Continue reading →

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Proclaim liberty…

Posted on January 16, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Leviticus 25:10 tells the people of ancient Israel: “You are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim freedom in the land for all its inhabitants.” (HCSB) The ESV translates this as “And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” The Hebrew word translated as … Continue reading →

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The role of “NGOs” in the 21st Century

Posted on January 14, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Most familiar with recent world history are aware of the role the Brown Shirts in the corrupting of the German Weimar Republic into the Dritte (Third) Reich. In similar ways, various “private” groups and militias have been instrumental in overthrowing … Continue reading →

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Put not your trust in princes…

Posted on January 13, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

The following message was posted on Monday, 12 January 2026 at about 0600 Mountain Time. This commentary follows up on yesterday’s. Iran and the people of the nation are in our prayers and we seek ways to encourage them. Rezi … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: Final battle of the Iranian Revolution?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

We present a guest commentary that includes a guest commentary, and ask readers their thoughts. Are these events for real in Persia? At least one well-respected geopolitical analyst says it is highly unlikely that the Islamic Republic will fall – … Continue reading →

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California calamity

Posted on January 11, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Many Americans consider beer to be both an essential and a pleasure of life. Although we here at The Price of Liberty are all teetotalers, we understand that attachment many people have, without being addicted to the stuff. Which is … Continue reading →

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