Category Archives: Commentary on the News

More stateless zones? The result

Posted on 2024-12-26 by TPOL Nathan

In the past several decades, the West, led in insane directions by the idiots we Americans let infest the District of Columbia, has created several parts of the world which were once nations. Or at least had most of the … Continue reading →

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Drone “vigilantes” and other matters of self-defense

Posted on 2024-12-24 by TPOL Nathan

The New Jersey connection? New Jersey was the setting for Orson Welles’ radio broadcast adaption of H.G.Wells’ novel. (Which was set in England.) It terrified millions. Especially in Jersey. Even more than being caught between New York City and Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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A century of governmental abuse – bald-faced tyranny

Posted on 2024-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

As we near the end of this tumultuous year of 2024, there is one centennial commemoration we should keep in mind. In a horrible SCOTUS decision in the case Hester v. United States an important, God-given right protected by the … Continue reading →

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Eh, did you feel your wallet get lighter?

Posted on 2024-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

Technically, the FedGov “shut down” for about an hour on Saturday morning. That’s because the Senate did not pass the “continuing resolution” spending bill until well after midnight, the magic “deadline” for the latest budget (spending) deal. Did your heart … Continue reading →

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NATO? War drums beating louder…

Posted on 2024-12-20 by TPOL Nathan

Do we need NATO? Do we want NATO? Is NATO a good thing? Today, in 2024? As Uncle Joe and various European and Brit leaders double down on supporting the corrupt tyranny of Ukraine against the corrupt tyranny of Russia, … Continue reading →

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The insanity of modern “public schools” and their students

Posted on 2024-12-17 by TPOL Nathan

TRIGGER WARNING! Do not scroll down and see the picture unless you are ready and able to be emotionally triggered. Robert Heinlein’s stories including a “future history” often referred to “The Crazy Years” when societies around the world became totally … Continue reading →

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Goodbye and good riddence to Demo Senate control

Posted on 2024-12-16 by TPOL Nathan

Lovers of liberty – by contrast – have little (or no) love for either of the old parties. Both Republicans and Democrats have sold out liberty, freedom, and these States – the whole nation – time and time again. However, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Mr. Bernie:

Posted on 2024-12-12 by TPOL Nathan

Bernie Sanders, Senator “from” Vermont, a self-proclaimed democratic Socialist (and officially an Independent though he seems as deeply involved in Democratic Party politics as ever), has said “I quit.” Not all at once, of course. As the Independent reports, he … Continue reading →

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Consequences

Posted on 2024-12-09 by TPOL Nathan

The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, and growing evidence of collapse in Ukraine remind us of this: It is nothing new, of course: sooner or later, the impacts (the results) of our choices catch up with us. For … Continue reading →

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How much government can we afford? ($$$ & ¢¢)

Posted on 2024-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

The Rapid City Journal tells us that the Governor of South Dakota is proposing a $7.3 billion dollar budget for South Dakota State government. $7.3 billion! South Dakota has about 750,000 residents, including enrolled tribal members, legal immigrants, border jumpers, … Continue reading →

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