Category Archives: Commentary on the News

“A wall of separation” or something else?

Posted on 2024-10-31 by TPOL Nathan

Warning: this commentary may not be seen as fully agreeing with Libertarian dogma. At least not minarchist dogma. We constantly are told, by virtually all sides of the political diamond (see below) that the US Constitution prohibits a wide variety … Continue reading →

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God and liberty

Posted on 2024-10-27 by TPOL Nathan

Today, many who confess Christ as Lord and claim to follow Him are advocates of mandatory human government: the state. Others are so turned off by government and the two choices (which are mostly what people see) for Massa and … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for total war?

Posted on 2024-10-25 by TPOL Nathan

Not just a catchy computer game name, “total war” is a common name for an extreme version of war between nation-states, or even between nations and “unconventional combatants” – rebels, revolutionists, even corporations and religious groups. Most people equate “nuclear … Continue reading →

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The evils of modern “health care” again demonstrated

Posted on 2024-10-24 by TPOL Nathan

Courtesy of a wide variety of politicians, bureaucrats, Regressives, and just plain crazy and sociopathic people? The more we read about things like this, the more evil it seems. The entire socio-political mania about transgenderism and transitioning people – particularly … Continue reading →

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A little discussion of election politics in South Dakota

Posted on 2024-10-22 by TPOL Nathan

South Dakota, with the usual 2 senators and just 800,000 people (therefore just a single US Representative) is small potatoes as residential elections go. But still, these things add up. Especially with all the mud-slinging about the Electoral College, and … Continue reading →

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Voting in just 15 days? Or sooner?

Posted on 2024-10-21 by TPOL Nathan

More and more libertarians – anarchists especially – are swearing off voting for Lent. Well, actually, for more than just Lent. As the screams (printed, electronic, radio, television, posters, yard signs, billboards, etc.) get louder and louder, it is easy … Continue reading →

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We usually don’t wait until early in the morning…

Posted on 2024-10-20 by TPOL Nathan

… to get the trash out to the curb, do we? If you can and want to vote, do it before the last day (Tuesday 5 November 2024). Thanks to the Day-by-Day folks from a way back when, but still … Continue reading →

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Who/what is behind the Trump assassination attempts?

Posted on 2024-10-19 by TPOL Nathan

The FedGov has warned Iran against attempting to assassinate The Donald, as reported in the Washington Examiner recently. This is supposedly in retribution for Trump ordering (or allowing) the killing of a Persian Revolutionary Guard general while in office. The … Continue reading →

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Threats to religion and religious liberty in the States

Posted on 2024-10-18 by TPOL Nathan

We are often told that religious liberty is alive and well, in most of the “civilized” world. Especially here in the States. Is it? Some folks don’t think so. Here in the States, the Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCB) recently … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes – who pays?

Posted on 2024-10-17 by TPOL Nathan

More and more in 2024, we are hearing cries of “punish them” directed at oil companies, coal companies (and electric utilities), and any other organization that might generate carbon dioxide and release it into the atmosphere. The latest reason (a … Continue reading →

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