Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Will SCOTUS end government-run, tax-funded schooling?

Steve, a great correspondent, made us here at TPOL aware of a Cato Institute commentary on an interesting Oklahoma case that the Nine Nazgul have agreed to hear. In Oklahoma, the money to pay for a child’s education (K-12) is … Continue reading

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Ukraine is trashed – let’s stop doing it to them and us

The warmongers in DC (Democrats and Republicans and the Deep State), New York (the establishment media), London (Starmer and Labour at a minimum), and Europe (seems to be pretty near any and everyone in the EU) want the war between … Continue reading

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Why aren’t we there yet?

More and more, as we see the changes in regime since the 20th of January, 2025, we hear and read people who seem to think that paradise is nearly here. (Or nirvana, or “heaven on earth.”) And of course, we … Continue reading

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They have itching ears…

Really? There have been more than a few followers of Christ Jesus (and many who follow the Law of Moses) who have objected vehemently to the actions proposed by The Donald’s DOGE and his eeevviilll henchman or alter ego Elon. … Continue reading

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The hit dog barks

The German defense minister proves the old adage, the hit dog barks. That seems to be the case in Muenchen (Munich) last week, at the big “security conference.” When US VP Vance accused European nations of “destroying democracy” and feeding … Continue reading

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Anti-MAGA madness?

In the past we’ve seen “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS), by most Democrats, many Republicans, and a fair number of libertarian (or at least libertarian-leaning) types. But now perhaps we have a new, more virulent version: call it Trump Defiance Disorder … Continue reading

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It’s only money…

… and fake money, at that. Right? This chart from nationaldebtclock.com sends shudders of fear through our bodies. The website has recently added the DOGE clock; tracking the money that DOGE has proposed striking from the FedGov budget. Most of … Continue reading

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Peace?

Dare we breathe? Is it possible that years of bloody war might come to an end? The Donald seems to think so. Do we believe him? Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social I just had a lengthy and … Continue reading

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“Public schools” again demonstrate their dangers

Several of us here at TPOL have been chided by family and friends because we “hate” public schools. Of course, it is difficult to briefly explain to someone the failings, risks, and consequences of public schools – or as we … Continue reading

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American colony gets some basic human rights back?

Yes, the FedGov has colonies – other than the Fifty States they try to make little more than colonies or administrative regions or districts (a la France). They are generally in three types: a. De facto colonies where the FedGov … Continue reading

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