Category Archives: Commentary on the News

The Colorado dilemma?

Posted on 2024-11-13 by TPOL Nathan

Colorado is considered a “Blue State” today – having voted against the GOP and Trump in the last three elections. And with the State GOP in seemingly permanent disarray, and a frankly worthless LP; the General Assembly (both houses) is … Continue reading →

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Dems and other cannibals

Posted on 2024-11-10 by TPOL Nathan

Cannibals, we all know, eat their own kind – even if they do not see that particular individual on the BBQ to be “fully human.” Consider Alferd Packer of Colorado gold rush fame. According to the local newspaper, the judge’s … Continue reading →

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Ancient government no different than the modern version

Posted on 2024-11-09 by TPOL Nathan

As we listen today to the media-inspired and politician-encouraged screams of how Americans’ rights have been taken away, how women are property and a hideous military (well, fascist) dictatorship has descended upon the American people? What are we to think? … Continue reading →

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Hi! Are you still out there? Alive? Good!

Posted on 2024-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

As you read this, it is now at least 24 hours since the polls closed on “the most important election in our lifetimes” according to pundits and celebrities of all political flavors. Whether we believe that or not, whether all … Continue reading →

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The evil of the secret ballot

Posted on 2024-11-05 by TPOL Nathan

Welcome to these States in 2024. As election day is now underway from Maine to Hawaii, we are seeing the consequences of thousands of actions across the entire length of American history. At this point, despite bold claims from people … Continue reading →

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Looking to Tuesday 5 NOV 2024

Posted on 2024-11-02 by TPOL Nathan

A quick few ideas and reminders: If only we could just walk away! Oh for “NONE OF THE ABOVE!” To say nothing of the talkng heads, editorials, letters to the editor, and the protesters! If voting made any difference they … Continue reading →

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Is DC facing a new “Sagebrush Rebellion” in 2024-2025?

Posted on 2024-11-01 by TPOL Nathan

The Cowboy State Daily, a Wyoming alternative media outlet that produces much of its own content, reports an effort by Wyoming officials to support a Utah lawsuit that could result in 200 million acres of FedGov land in the West … Continue reading →

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“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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