Category Archives: Commentary on the News

The woke Army?

Posted on 2023-06-19 by TPOL Nathan

We may actually speak of several “Woke” armies, of course. There are the masses who are cannon-fodder for the Woke politicians, academics, celebrities, and media who seek to deep-six American society, culture, and tradition. And for that matter, the world’s … Continue reading →

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The need for nukes

Posted on 2023-06-16 by TPOL Nathan

Got power? The Blaze featured an article over the weekend reporting that US solar power production (of electricity) plunged by 50% over the long period smoke has been drifting from the massive Prairie Province wildfires plaguing both Canada and the … Continue reading →

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Fraud alert – nongovernmental?

Posted on 2023-06-15 by TPOL Nathan

This story appeared a few days ago: Don’t send checks through the mail, the post office is warning … Don’t put checks in the mail, the US Postal Service is warning. Scammers are stealing more of them than ever — draining bank accounts and causing big … Continue reading →

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And yes, these people vote… and are supposedly teaching our kids

Posted on 2023-06-13 by TPOL Nathan

A true story. A school teacher called a financial institution. She is paying on her credit card and had established a direct payment from her checking account, based on her being paid “at the end of the month.” And her … Continue reading →

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Gavin Newsom – Defender of the 2nd Amendment?

Posted on 2023-06-12 by TPOL Nathan

Gavin Newsom, His Highness the High Kommisar of California, has proposed a new “28th” Constitutional Amendment, to be prepared by a Constitutional Convention. According to this video, the Amendment would feature 4 keys: (1) prohibiting purchase of any gun by … Continue reading →

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Congress – even a rock would be better?

Posted on 2023-06-09 by TPOL Nathan

You may have seen something like this: These days, that sentiment can apply to Americans in general – except that Congress is a worse boss than this cute little rock. Indeed, all things considered, the current Congress competes with the … Continue reading →

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Ungovernable? Oregon?

Posted on 2023-06-08 by TPOL Nathan

For the fourth or fifth time, GOP members of the Legislature in the State of Oregon are boycotting the session to prevent a quorum and thereby prevent a host of bills from being passed. According to the AP, Democrats are … Continue reading →

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Are we wrong to blame Congress?

Posted on 2023-06-07 by TPOL Nathan

A longtime correspondent of TPOL recently (in her own column) suggested that a big part of government’s failure here in the States is due to the poor financial knowledge and actions of government employees. She pointed out that she has … Continue reading →

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A tribute to Stephen Lendman

Posted on 2023-06-02 by TPOL Nathan

Some people are wont to make you want to throw things when you read their commentary. Even if you don’t agree with them. Why? Because then you are upset that you didn’t think of the point that they made. Steven … Continue reading →

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All the emperor’s men have no clothes

Posted on 2023-05-31 by TPOL Nathan

Finally there are some details about the pretend “deficit deal” released, days after it was supposedly negotiated between Uncle Joe and the Republican House leadership. It is easy to see why they delayed as long as they did before sharing … Continue reading →

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