Category Archives: Commentary on the News

The Korea Conundrum

Posted on 2026-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

To most Americans, Kim Jong Il is a clown: his suits, that haircut, his boasting and petty games all make him an object of ridicule and laughter. The people he surrounds himself with are another reason, as seen in the … Continue reading →

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Election nears its end – we hope and pray

Posted on 2026-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

Well, we hope so, and probably will be the end in most States and localities. But… It is with disgust that we are STILL seeing political ads on line both late last night and this morning.

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Guest humor and pointed comments – it’s about time!

Posted on 2026-11-02 by TPOL Nathan

Our thanks to David M for sharing this with us! Now, most of us here at TPOL don’t drink coffee. (Just one pour misguided soul, pun intended. And she is converting to tea.) But we understand. A couple of us … Continue reading →

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Should lovers of liberty and christians vote?

Posted on 2026-10-31 by TPOL Nathan

How involved should lovers of liberty (minarchists and especially anarchists) be involved in issues of government? Closely tied to that question, how involved should christians and libertarians be in issues that relate to human (“civil”) government? Should they vote in … Continue reading →

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Empires crumble – so do republics and democracies

Posted on 2026-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

This week came interesting (and worrisome) news from Brazil, the colossus of South America. Its Election Court determined that Lula, the socialist woke regressive, defeated Bolsonaro, a “moderate” (conservative by Brazillian standards). Bolsonaro refused to concede. He wants the election … Continue reading →

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Morality, ethics, and the real world

Posted on 2026-10-29 by TPOL Nathan

Elon Musk, currently the world’s richest man, is generally not known for his morality, certainly not on a personal level. So for many, this latest controversy around Musk and his many enterprises may be a surprise. Ukraine has a far … Continue reading →

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Truth will out?

Posted on 2026-10-28 by TPOL Nathan

As both lovers of liberty and followers of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, one of our favorite quotes (and Bible verses) is Jesus’ statement in John 8:32 of the New Testament: “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall … Continue reading →

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Is there hope? For England, Scotland… and US?

Posted on 2026-10-27 by TPOL Nathan

Another anthem worth reading and listening to. Not precisely or exactly about liberty, but closely connected. As readers probably know, Amelia is a goth, purple-haired, mini-skirt-wearing AI avatar originally created by a British NGO (with lots of G [government] involvement, … Continue reading →

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The ever-faster decay of “public schools”

Posted on 2026-10-26 by TPOL Nathan

Government-run, tax-funded schools are the “standard” – even today, most people who home-school their children, or even who use private schools (including parochial ones) are looked on as being abnormal. While there are many problems with the GRTF schools, here … Continue reading →

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European nightfall?

Posted on 2026-10-21 by TPOL Nathan

Readers may recall the well-known science fiction story about a planet where, every few centuries, the multiple suns of its system all set and suddenly, the sky was dark and stars appeared. This event would trigger panic: people would start … Continue reading →

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