Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Hate crimes and hate speech in 2023 and now

Posted on 2024-01-23 by TPOL Nathan

Do you know what a “hate crime” is? When you hear (or read) something, can you determine whether it is “hate speech?” A school in California is not concerned by some students telling Jewish students that all Jews and Israelis … Continue reading →

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Are we enemies of the state?

Posted on 2024-01-22 by TPOL Nathan

Take a good long look at yourself in the mirror. Look at your family with objective eyes. Stop and look at the people you talk to at your local hangout, in your congregation’s meetinghouse, and any groups you belong to. … Continue reading →

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Brrr! Cold weather is no fun. But it’s normal.

Posted on 2024-01-18 by TPOL Nathan

Health problems linked to global warming is little more than another excuse for giving more power to government and their ilk. Continue reading →

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Oh, no! Guns in post offices!

Posted on 2024-01-17 by TPOL Nathan

Well, doesn’t that just about tear it completely? Despite the clear majority will in this country that weapons be banned from “critical” or “sensitive” locations, some turkey of a judge has decided that the Federal law that has banned firearms … Continue reading →

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Federal employees unhappy, plan strike against Uncle Joe

Posted on 2024-01-15 by TPOL Nathan

Oh, dear! Is the FedGov breaking down even more rapidly than we might hope? Do we smell blood in the water? It appears that an “internal cabal” calling themselves “Feds United for Peace” (FUP or perhaps Fed-UP?) plans to strike … Continue reading →

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Uncle Joe makes a splash

Posted on 2024-01-12 by TPOL Nathan

Social media posters always love it when they get lots of comments, right? The following tweet has generated more than 28,000 replies/comments, nearly 3 times as many as most from Uncle Joe. I guessed that he and his handlers and … Continue reading →

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The Empress of New Mexico tries again

Posted on 2024-01-09 by TPOL Nathan

Court takes up New Mexico governor’s ban on guns in public as crackdown continues. Continue reading →

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Conflicts between religion, government, and private business

Posted on 2024-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

New lunar mission brings discord and raises questions about liberty and rights. Continue reading →

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Should libertarians support the BSA? Trail Life USA? (2)

Posted on 2024-01-06 by TPOL Nathan

Or some other organization/alternative to the older youth organizations? As discussed in the first part (read it here), the Boy Scouts of America are currently in deep kimchi. It’s bankrupt, hated for its political-correctness and recent actions to stay “relevant” … Continue reading →

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The Argentine experiment

Posted on 2024-01-04 by TPOL Nathan

The election of a self-proclaimed libertarian, Javier Milei, as president of the Republica Argentina, was obviously shocking to many people. His actions continue to alarm many. Including the American media. An example is the recent headline at MSN.com: Argentina’s President … Continue reading →

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