Category Archives: Commentary on the News

What is left? Are you and I in danger?

Posted on February 3, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

With midnight on Saturday, the panic started setting in. It has just gotten worse in the last 72 hours: the nation, we are told, is going to collapse. Government workers aren’t. Here is one example, which is of particular interest … Continue reading →

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More and more States “destroying” the soda-pop industry? Or something else?

Posted on February 2, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

You may have heard talk about making soda ineligible for purchase under the SNAP program (food stamps). Among others, the HHS Secretary (RJK Jr. points out the problems with such consumables. We don’t think he considers them to be “food.”) Oddly, … Continue reading →

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Weather, weather, everywhere!

Posted on January 30, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

This last several weeks have seen much of the Fifty States – especially the Southern States – subject to cold, ice, and snow that have messed up everything for a lot of people. In some cases, the weather forecasts were … Continue reading →

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Coping with the FedGov in 2026

Posted on January 28, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

FedGov regulations: supposedly implementing statute law, and supported by policies and guidelines. And an incredible burden on Americans and anyone doing business with Americans. A key feature of The Donald’s 2024 campaign: to get rid of as many as possible. … Continue reading →

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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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