Category Archives: Commentary on the News

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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Free speech? “Not on my watch!”

Posted on 2024-08-12 by TPOL Nathan

A guest commentary. Several years ago, I got a rare treat: a real, hardcopy, postage-stamped Nigerian scam letter – from Nigeria. All the usual things: the widow of a prince wanted me to help her smuggle millions of dollars of … Continue reading →

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Election time is nearing!

Posted on 2024-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

Whomever you (if you are a political Libertarian or libertarian) vote for, remember that “if voting really mattered, they wouldn’t let us do it.” And of course, remember that the fix is always in.

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More on Harris and Walz – and Trump and Vance

Posted on 2024-08-10 by TPOL Nathan

Ah, what a quartet of statists we find on the two old party presidential tickets this year! (Assuming, of course, that we don’t get yet another surprise at Chicago in a couple of weeks.) With less than three months to … Continue reading →

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Walz, Minnesota, and military service

Posted on 2024-08-08 by TPOL Nathan

The tapping of Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota for the veep nomination by dear Kammie about 48 hours ago has reminded people of just how bad American politics is. And the mental, intellectual, and moral bankruptcy of the Farm-Labor Party … Continue reading →

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