Category Archives: Commentary on the News

A quick quiz – and what conclusions can be drawn?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A frequent correspondent who is very much of a mind with us here at TPOL in many, many ways, provides today’s guest commentary: He shares his thoughts triggered by an article by Steve Kirsch: “The PLOS Biology journal editors claim … Continue reading →

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The wretchedness of DC and government in general

Posted on November 12, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.”—Thomas Jefferson This clearly states a scriptural principle (one found in the Bible, that is.) Peter told the Sanhedrin, “we must obey God rather than men.” Tyranny, even its milder forms such as authoritarianism, … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Day 2025

Posted on November 11, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Ode of Remembrance With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,England mourns for her dead across the sea.Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and … Continue reading →

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Scandal or coup or what?

Posted on November 10, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We constantly fail to learn from history: even recent history. But especially from ancient history. Especially when it comes to doing nasty things, like overthrowing republics, enslaving people, and pushing tyranny. From dynastic conflicts and conspiracies in ancient Egypt and … Continue reading →

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Daylight savings time!

Posted on November 9, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Good morning/evening, readers, concerned persons, professionals of all disciplines and work. Today, let us talk about what is more confusing than braindead correspondents and government bureaucrats: daylight savings time.   We’ve made it through a week of Standard Time: but notice, … Continue reading →

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The insidious nature of debasing the currency (inflation)

Posted on November 7, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

James Hickman, over at Schiff Sovereign, recently published several good commentaries for Grey Swan (Paradigm et al) regarding inflation, stagflation, and the financial mess both old parties and both Trumpistas and NeverTrumpers have gotten the States into, for the last … Continue reading →

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Rights, theft, and democracy

Posted on November 6, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

“When a legislature decides to steal some of our rights and plans to use police force to accomplish it, what’s the real difference between them and the thief? Darn little! They hide behind the excuse that they’re legislating democratically. The … Continue reading →

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Civil war ahead in these States?

Posted on November 4, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

In October, MSN presented a “thought piece” on line, “Is the US headed for another Civil War?” As is often the case with such stories, the analysis is shallow, filled with the written equivalent of talking heads, and of course … Continue reading →

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Day 34: Are we dead yet?

Posted on November 3, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We at TPOL are fond of reminding people that this “government shutdown” is not just bogus in many ways (only some of the FedGov is shut down) but not the worst example of Congress refusing to pass a budget and … Continue reading →

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The costs of war – and of peace

Posted on November 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the latest plan for peace – or at least a cessation of overt combat – is being implemented in Canaan. All be it with many setbacks and detours. We know what the costs of war have been, … Continue reading →

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