Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Voting with our feet – or fleeing danger?

Posted on 2022-01-25 by TPOL Nathan

A few days ago, United Van Lines published their 2021 “moving map” which is always fun to look at. Especially for those of us who love and seek more liberty. Or just like to compare States with each other. BUT … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Uncle Joe!

Posted on 2022-01-24 by TPOL Nathan

Saw this on one of my professional literature websites the other day. Assuming that the BLS is not lying (and if they were, it would be almost certainly in the direction of showing LOWER inflation numbers, not higher), this shows … Continue reading →

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Constitution is “anti-democratic.” Really?

Posted on 2022-01-19 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that Politico, that epitome of biased, government-lusting “journalism” has published an editorial that the United States Constitution of 1787, as amended, is un- and anti-democratic. They are far from alone in that. As a result, many so-called “Conservatives” … Continue reading →

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Both the old parties are bad, but…

Posted on 2022-01-18 by TPOL Nathan

There IS a difference, at least in 2022. (At least in some leaders/members/supporters of each party.) Let me explain. For years and years, many Libertarians – especially during political campaigns, have gleefully pointed out that “there ain’t a dime’s difference … Continue reading →

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A beautiful summary of guvmint beer flu “mis-statements” (lies)

Posted on 2022-01-15 by TPOL Nathan

Again this year, we see government – and all the enemies of liberty – eating their own. One of the latest examples of seeming cannibalism in the beloved Centers for Disease Control and its Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Even NPR … Continue reading →

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Scum rises to the top

Posted on 2022-01-14 by TPOL Nathan

Years ago I knew an Army First Sergeant who rejected one of the most common informal names for the people in his position. He refused to be called “Top” or “Top Soldier” because, he was fond of saying, “scum rises … Continue reading →

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Blaming Uncle Joe

Posted on 2022-01-11 by TPOL Nathan

There may be a trend of coming up with ways to excuse dear Uncle Joe for all the bad stuff that is happening on his watch in the White House. Other than he’s old, tired, needs to sleep a lot, … Continue reading →

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Suicide by government – state style

Posted on 2022-01-09 by TPOL Nathan

In California, I understand that a new constitutional amendment (expected to pass) is intended to double State tax revenue. According to National Review (hardly an enemy of big government), income taxes would increase for the highest bracket to a tax … Continue reading →

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OMG! That woman is stupid! (- from a reader)

Posted on 2022-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

A good reader/correspondent just sent me this little tidbit of a news story (on a late Friday afternoon). Justice Sotomayor claims to not understand, on Yahoo News, “S” told me: How did she even graduate high school let alone make … Continue reading →

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Blackshirts again roam the streets of Germany

Posted on 2022-01-05 by TPOL Nathan

Despite the departure of die Fuhrerin from Berlin, the situation of liberty in Germany is dire. This video shows an elderly woman, walking her dog when accosted by three blackshirts – actually, fully uniformed in black: two men and a … Continue reading →

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