Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Limits of power, limits on corruption?

Posted on 2026-06-12 by TPOL Nathan

We see Acton’s dictum in practice daily in the world. And we fail to edify one another about how to regain and keep liberty. Continue reading →

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One more word about elections

Posted on 2026-06-11 by TPOL Nathan

The theft will continue, regardless of who wins all these elections! Continue reading →

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Cowards?

Posted on 2026-06-10 by TPOL Nathan

The Canadian Senate passed the so-called “Combating Hate Act” criminalizing several types of free speech, while a third of them were too cowardly to state their position and did not vote. Continue reading →

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Maine, tattoos, and elections

Posted on 2026-06-09 by TPOL Nathan

Maine candidates once more demonstrate the corruption of political leaders, candidates, and the election system. Continue reading →

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An interesting thought about RINOs

Posted on 2026-06-03 by TPOL Nathan

A brief look at the trashing of Tommy Massie of Kentucky. And GOP values (or lack thereof). Continue reading →

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This and that: SD primary election day is today! (Whew!)

Posted on 2026-06-02 by TPOL Nathan

Hallelujah! The election season is over – at least the primary election season and at least in South Dakota. Oh, and what about “illegal” voting? Don’t hold your breath, folks! Continue reading →

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Liberty and freedom – so easily lost

Posted on 2026-05-27 by TPOL Nathan

A Northern Irish preacher convicted of “illegally” preaching from John 3:16 demonstrates how easily liberty and freedom are lost, with the excuse being the liberty stolen from other people because he read the Bible out loud in the wrong place. Continue reading →

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Casualties of war

Posted on 2026-05-26 by TPOL Nathan

The American military dead honored yesterday in Memorial Day are far from the only casualties of war. Let us remember all those who died in wars with or within these States. Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: what does it matter?

Posted on 2026-05-23 by TPOL Nathan

How much do the “fine points” of the Constitution matter to the cause of liberty. Starting a discussion on this topic, and looking to the future of our children and grandchildren. Continue reading →

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Patriotism and religion

Posted on 2026-05-22 by TPOL Nathan

Whom do churches serve? Their Deity or government? What do they celebrate? Their common faith in their Deity or patriotism? Are these compatible? Continue reading →

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