Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Does anyone know why?

Posted on 2025-08-13 by TPOL Nathan

As we here at TPOL have been researching and writing commentary the last several days, an interesting question (or group of questions) came up. The first regards Dr. Faucet (we know, his name is really Fauci – but this isn’t … Continue reading →

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New Mexico, latest rebel state? (Ha, we wish)

Posted on 2025-08-12 by TPOL Nathan

Readers know that TPOL has a rather low opinion of Her Imperial Highness, Michelle Lujan Grisham, overlord (governor) of New Mexico. Her reign has done possibly irreparable damage to the people, land, economy, and environment of the State of New … Continue reading →

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Murder most foul

Posted on 2025-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

One of the many recent (21 July 2025) revelations from the FedGov’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals yet another evil way in which the FedGov (and State and local governments and Big Pharma and other Big Business) … Continue reading →

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Canada is trespassing on the States

Posted on 2025-08-09 by TPOL Nathan

One principle of environmental science and engineering is that air and water pollution are a form of trespass. When you intentionally or accidentally allow contaminants in the air or water that leaves your property to cross into someone else’s property. … Continue reading →

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Incredible arrogance – Fedgov and more: the Swastika Lake saga continues

Posted on 2025-08-08 by TPOL Nathan

Once a quiet alpine lake hidden in Wyoming’s rugged backcountry west of Laramie, “Swastika Lake” is now at the center of a heated national debate. While its recent name change was supposed to address the symbol’s disturbing modern associations, many … Continue reading →

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Authoritarianism and the trained Marxist

Posted on 2025-08-07 by TPOL Nathan

This is a guest commentary written by a beloved friend and brother of the TPOL community. It is just as applicable today as it was four years ago. [TPOL editor comments in brackets.] The Trained Marxist… Authoritarianism is the belief … Continue reading →

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The sickening state of modern media

Posted on 2025-08-06 by TPOL Nathan

Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, American media was dominated by the Big Three television networks, and a few national magazines. ABC, NBC, and CBS are still with us. Most of the old national magazines are gone or bizarrely … Continue reading →

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Liberty and tolerance at 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Posted on 2025-08-02 by TPOL Nathan

Today, the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming are filled with the roar of big bikes of all types. Actually, the last week has seen a rapid increase in the number of bikers flowing into and through the Pahasapa … Continue reading →

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The Obummer Legacy, Part 2

Posted on 2025-07-30 by TPOL Nathan

Continuing to share Mikki Willis’ thoughts on the era of 2009 to 2017 (and past that), when you know who was in power. We’ve done some editing and added a few thoughts (in brackets) to his commentary. Now, let’s talk … Continue reading →

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The Obummer Legacy, part 1

Posted on 2025-07-29 by TPOL Nathan

As we are treated to revelations of exactly what that 8-year occupant of 1600 PA did, both during and after he “served” in office, let us look back on that time. Is Trump any better? He is certainly different, but … Continue reading →

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