Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Need more reasons not to trust mainstream media?

Posted on 2023-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

If we cannot trust some entity (like the media) on small things, we surely cannot trust them on big things. Such as life and death and the truth about anything. Continue reading →

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Why so furious? Latest Senate scandal

Posted on 2023-12-22 by TPOL Nathan

Latest US Senate scandal – business as usual. Continue reading →

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New York City – 9-11 every day?

Posted on 2023-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

NYC mayor touts all the wonderful things about his City, including terrorist attacks and an anti-business attitude that destroys hopes and lives. Continue reading →

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Is “green” gone? Hardly – just more deadly than most of us understand

Posted on 2023-12-20 by TPOL Nathan

Claims that the environmental advocacy that infests modern politics worldwide are falsely optimistic, as COP28 and other actions demonstrate. Continue reading →

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“Most trusted” but impossible to verify: the American military

Posted on 2023-12-19 by TPOL Nathan

The US military is the most trusted of public institutions, but that trust is declining constantly. With good reason. Like so much else, the military is tainted and damaged by government. Continue reading →

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Chaos? Breaking news: Colorado Supremes keep Trump off primary ballot

Posted on 2023-12-19 by TPOL Nathan

Colorado denies Trump the right to be on the primary ballot in that State. Continue reading →

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The US Bill of Rights – R.I.P.?

Posted on 2023-12-14 by TPOL Nathan

Friday 15 December 2023 is Bill of Rights day in the States. Let us think not just about honoring or commemorating it. Let us enforce it and not let it die. Continue reading →

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Who will watch the watchers?

Posted on 2023-12-14 by TPOL Nathan

The campus security force is a common feature at more and more public (government-run, tax-funded) schools. And for that matter, at more and more businesses. Internal threats to peace and external dangers from growing numbers of people who see an … Continue reading →

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Hannukah – looking forward and back

Posted on 2023-12-13 by TPOL Nathan

American and world politics has highlighted a Jewish religious holiday which also has meaning for liberty and independence, and seemingly has revealed significant antisemitic sentiment. Hannukah has lessons for lovers of liberty. Continue reading →

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Both sides display their stupidity over 2024 eligibility

Posted on 2023-12-12 by TPOL Nathan

The Trumpistas and Never-Trumpers are fighting over the ballot almost a year ahead of the actual election. But none of them are addressing the real issues and what is actually at stake. Continue reading →

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