Category Archives: Commentary on the News

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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Is South Dakota heralding the future of the American union?

Posted on 2024-05-24 by TPOL Nathan

Imagine if the governor of every State in the union were banned from entering more than a tenth of the State by local governments? Good or bad? Nice or not-so-nice? You don’t have to: look at South Dakota and see … Continue reading →

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Look up before you breathe too deeply?

Posted on 2024-05-22 by TPOL Nathan

“Take a great big breath! It’s good for you.” The powers that be – and academia in particular – aren’t happy about all of us folks who declined their vaccines and continue to live. As opposition ramps up to the … Continue reading →

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The hits just keep on a-coming! Delusional?

Posted on 2024-05-18 by TPOL Nathan

One of us here at TPOL misheard reading of this Fox News headline: Gavin Newsom called ‘delusional’ after touting California as national model on fighting homelessness ‘He’s been in power for two decades and hasn’t solved a thing,’ one X … Continue reading →

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California ups the ante on cars and trucks and their owners and operators

Posted on 2024-05-16 by TPOL Nathan

We know, it is a long headline. Hopefully it attracted your attention. As mentioned several times recently, we seem to always be hammering on California and San Francisco (and other cities and regions in the People’s Democratic Republic). So here … Continue reading →

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