Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Do we have a “good cop” in DC?

Posted on 2024-06-17 by TPOL Nathan

A “good cop” in DC? Really? Or are we just being insanely optimistic? I got a smile about the headline of one news story – “Biden… greasing its [Ukraine’s] path to NATO membership.” This was Uncle Joe touting his “security … Continue reading →

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Political animals

Posted on 2024-06-14 by TPOL Nathan

Politics today involves every aspect, perhaps every moment of life. Generally for the negative. This is particularly true of the lovers and advocates of democracy: the “one-person, one-vote” and “majority rules” crowd. Or as some put it, “the voice of … Continue reading →

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Dry and down?

Posted on 2024-06-08 by TPOL Nathan

The Four Corners of the American Southwest is one of the driest places in the States, and its climate is highly variable. This has been the situation for millennia. There is significant evidence of periods of high precipitation, but most … Continue reading →

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Same old, same old on the gun control front?

Posted on 2024-06-06 by TPOL Nathan

I suppose we should, as one of us here at TPOL often says, not be surprised. Some people never give up. In case their cause is worthy and desirable, that is great. When they are bent on doing wrong, and … Continue reading →

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Modern and Ancient Israel

Posted on 2024-06-05 by TPOL Nathan

“As for me and my house, we will serve…” No, not the State, but “YHWH: The LORD,” said Joshua ben Nun, the man who actually founded ancient Israel way back about 1400 BC. We know that at least some Israelites … Continue reading →

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Some animals are more equal than others because…

Posted on 2024-06-04 by TPOL Nathan

The Independent’s story about The Donald being banned from various and sundry countries seems almost gleeful to us here at TPOL. The list of 40 countries includes both Canada and the UK. The story writer seems convinced that the felony … Continue reading →

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Are governments losing their wartime advantages?

Posted on 2024-06-03 by TPOL Nathan

Uncle Joe is reportedly fond of telling people that they don’t need their AR-16s and AK-47 for various reasons. Including the idea that if the FedGov turns tyrannical, those weapons are worthless against F-16 fighter jets and M-1 main battle … Continue reading →

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The first “Felon POTUS”?

Posted on 2024-05-31 by TPOL Nathan

We are no great fans of The Donald here at TPOL. We haven’t shied away from saying that. But we have even less respect and tolerance for Uncle Joe – We have been pretty clear about that, too. And we … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Party: stick a fork in it

Posted on 2024-05-28 by TPOL Nathan

It is obvious: there were some winners and losers at the Washington DC LP convention this week. The Party itself wasn’t a winner. The Libertarian Party US’ latest convention shows the party not only continues to be an ever-increasing political … Continue reading →

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Guest editorial: Americans as lab rats

Posted on 2024-05-27 by TPOL Nathan

A guest editorial by Rob Morse! Rob makes some very important observations and shows how new technology, new economic challenges, and a decline in morality creates major problems. A very serious and growing problem for people trying to keep up … Continue reading →

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