Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Valuing our liberties

Posted on 2019-12-01 by TPOL Nathan

A recent poll in Russia reports that more and more Russians understand the importance of freedom of speech. And other freedoms. At the same time, here in the Fifty States, 51% of persons recently polled believe that the First Amendment … Continue reading →

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Protests

Posted on 2019-11-27 by TPOL Nathan

The list of nations around the world with nearly constant and widespread protests seems to be growing. Here are at least some:

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Meth – “we’re on it!”

Posted on 2019-11-20 by TPOL Nathan

I almost HAVE to comment on this rather funny issue and controversy, here at home in South Dakota. Funny but deadly serious. Tom Knapp posted on Freedom Net Daily today:

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New York State promotes more rebellion

Posted on 2019-11-20 by TPOL Nathan

Dragged before the supreme court of Judea, the Sanhedrin, Peter and the rest of the apostles, followers of Christ Jesus, put it very simply: “We must obey God rather than man.”  Forbidden to preach and teach their Good News, they … Continue reading →

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Does intimidation work?

Posted on 2019-11-19 by TPOL Nathan

No lover of liberty will deny that every person has a right to choose how to spend their money. Or that one of the ways that we can influence people to change what they do – to do what is … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong’s situation rapidly deteriorating – but hope for the future!

Posted on 2019-11-18 by TPOL Nathan

No doubt the Communist rulers and administrators right now fervently wish for a piece of fiction to be reality.  I refer to Heinlein’s “Hong Kong Luna” penal colony in his novel, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. It was a … Continue reading →

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The myth of the Nine Nazgul, their lesser brethren, and freedom

Posted on 2019-11-14 by TPOL Nathan

The vast majority of Americans believe that the Nazgul and the entire black-robe gang are the ultimate protectors of our liberties. By Nazgul, I refer of course to the nine Justices of the Supreme Court and all the lesser magistrates, … Continue reading →

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Drug wars come close to home

Posted on 2019-11-10 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The recent attack which killed nine people: three women and six children, in the middle of Sonora State in Mexico, brings the war on some drugs – and Mexico’s internal war – close to home. It is … Continue reading →

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California’s time is running out

Posted on 2019-11-05 by TPOL Nathan

The news out of California grows more and more bleak. Consider this article from last week’s Independent Institute’s Blog: “Nearly 1 million Californians may find themselves without power this week as a result of pre-emptive blackouts imposed by electric utilities … Continue reading →

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Walls don’t work?

Posted on 2019-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

This weekend, one of the “big” news items was that – shock! – people are cutting holes in the border wall. The implication is that this is yet another example of how stupid Trump and his supporters are. “$100 saws … Continue reading →

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