Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Judicial independence? Really?

Posted on 2024-09-11 by TPOL Nathan

In an interesting development, a “mob” of more than 200 protesters stormed the Senate a few days ago. No, not the US Senate, but the Senate of the United Mexican States, Estados Unitos Mexicanos, in Ciudad Mexico. Why? They were … Continue reading →

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“Are we there yet?” Less than 2 months to go!

Posted on 2024-09-06 by TPOL Nathan

We all know (or were) the child who is constantly asking, from the moment the car pulls out of town on the journey, “are we there yet?” Many of us feel like that when it comes to the 2024 election … Continue reading →

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“I don’t want to hear it…”

Posted on 2024-09-02 by TPOL Nathan

No doubt we have all laughed over the situation where someone being told something puts their hands over their ears and tells the speaker, “Nah, nah, nah, TMI.” Too much information! Well, we are seeing that among politicians around the … Continue reading →

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Iran nearing the breaking point?

Posted on 2024-08-29 by TPOL Nathan

There is a constant drumbeat in the media about certain members of the ever-growing Axis of Evil (TM Pending) nearing collapse. Not always the mainstream media, either. And we here at TPOL admit that some of this info might be … Continue reading →

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Hmmm. A year ago? Confirmed?

Posted on 2024-08-25 by TPOL Nathan

This cartoon appeared a year ago online. Does it seem to be prophetic? Sorting through some photos, our staff found this one. We realize we’ve not heard much about Dear Leader or Great President Kim Jong Un recently. And then, … Continue reading →

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If voting made a difference…

Posted on 2024-08-23 by TPOL Nathan

… they would not let us have the vote. Of course, we have to remember words attributed to Uncle Joe (Stalin’s): Я считаю, что совершенно неважно, кто и как будет в партии голосовать; но вот что чрезвычайно важно, это кто … Continue reading →

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Lies: Russo-Ukrainian War

Posted on 2024-08-22 by TPOL Nathan

Well… The media is telling us that the 14-day long offensive by the Ukrainian armed forces into Russia itself is a turning point in the war. Right. Let us take a quick look. At risk of antagonizing some readers and … Continue reading →

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None of the Above – Election for Massa 2024

Posted on 2024-08-21 by TPOL Nathan

Received a text message here at TPOL today: I’m not going to play games anymore, friend. This is the most important election year ever. President Trump, America-First Patriots, and I need you to verify your voter profile right now. >>  … Continue reading →

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2024 presidential election – why bother?

Posted on 2024-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: We ran an earlier version of this commentary back on 11 April 2023. and with the election now just 2+ months away, thought it worth revisiting! As elections go, the past 17 months have been one of the … Continue reading →

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The evil of political dynasties

Posted on 2024-08-14 by TPOL Nathan

Perhaps we here at TPOL wrongly take for granted that most Americans – especially Libertarians – understand the evil of political dynasties, especially in republics. It has been a problem in these States since the founding of the Republic, and … Continue reading →

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