Category Archives: Commentary on the News

State of the Union 2024? 2025?

Posted on 2024-03-11 by TPOL Nathan

In the recent political campaign speech (improperly labeled as a “state of the Union” address, a strangely invigorated and generally-well-spoken Uncle Joe didn’t actually specifically tell us what the state, the condition, was. But his speech clearly implied that (1) … Continue reading →

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“In the public interest” – yet another lie from your friendly government goons

Posted on 2024-03-10 by TPOL Nathan

According to a short discussion in FEE, a bill has been introduced in Minnesota which would restrict sale and purchase of paints (apparently both interior and exterior house paints) and create a licensing scheme for house painters. (At least we … Continue reading →

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Severe mental disconnects, abortion and terrorism

Posted on 2024-03-09 by TPOL Nathan

Situational ethics does not work. Continue reading →

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TPOL’s response to the “State of the Union” address last night

Posted on 2024-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

Several have asked if we had a response to the first major campaign speech of the 2024 election from the Democratic presumptive candidate (or at least his teleprompter): We should know what to expect from Uncle Joe by now. Ditto … Continue reading →

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Craziness 2 – more bizarre recent media nonsense

Posted on 2024-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

More craziness “threatens” us all. Continue reading →

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Craziness isn’t limited to politicians and government

Posted on 2024-03-07 by TPOL Nathan

As readers may know, the northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle has had a series of wildfires for more than a week. The largest, the Smoke House Fire, has burned  1,058,482 acres and as of this afternoon is 74% contained. … Continue reading →

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Childishness under the Capitol Dome

Posted on 2024-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

The story linked below is hilarious but points out some vital truths. We are used to a constant stream of childish behavior in the US Capitol, but this is not about the idiocracy in DC. Rather, that found in Pierre, … Continue reading →

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A misunderstanding regarding education and parents

Posted on 2024-03-02 by TPOL Nathan

Parents are rightly concerned about what school teachers are telling their children. But often the concerned and active parents misunderstand the real problem, and all the problems. We often do not recognize the extent of the evil found in public … Continue reading →

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Steve Baker of The Blaze arrested, humiliated

Posted on 2024-03-01 by TPOL Nathan

Steve Baker, an investigative reporter, has been arrested in a humiliating manner in Dallas related to 6 January 2021. Continue reading →

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A CRY AGAINST INJUSTICE

Posted on 2024-02-28 by TPOL Nathan

Astute readers may recognize this guest editorial, so applicable to 2024 and the political court system, judicial and social insanity, economic and medical and judicial warfare, and the evils of the omnipotent (so-claimed) state and its various systems which claim … Continue reading →

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