Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Drinking the Koolaid

Posted on 2021-06-10 by TPOL Nathan

According to recent reports, finally after 15 months a “majority” of Americans think that we can go back to life as normal after the Pandemic Panic. Specifically, that we do NOT need to stay home as much as possible and … Continue reading →

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Beer flu, pandemic panic, and the police power

Posted on 2021-06-09 by TPOL Nathan

We are now fifteen months into the Pandemic Panic, and the greatest expansion of the police power of state and local governments in American history. Why? Not because of any disease, but because of this: This is what the governors, … Continue reading →

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When do protests become aggression? When do protests become riots? Is this good or bad?

Posted on 2021-06-08 by TPOL Nathan

Summer is here. We are already full swing into construction season. And Minneapolis just demonstrated that protest season is here too, and in many cities, just around the corner. Looks like a hot one again this year, in both ways. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – the Price of NO Liberty

Posted on 2021-05-31 by TPOL Nathan

Belatedly on this Memorial Day, last day of May, 2021, let us reflect just a wee bit. As millions spend this day in ceremonies and visits to gravesides and memorials to honor certain dead people – and millions more spend … Continue reading →

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Outmoded ideas – and ideals

Posted on 2021-05-22 by TPOL Nathan

In these Fifty States of AD 2021 (Anno Libertatus 244), the old ideas and ideals of liberty, personal and economic freedom, responsibility, and accountability are seemingly more and more ignored. Indeed, they are often condemned by the masses, echoing the … Continue reading →

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Indeed, a lawless and perverse government is in power.

Posted on 2021-05-18 by TPOL Nathan

It has been six days now, as this is published. And Becerra has not been forced to resign, has not had his words repudiated by his boss (Uncle Joe), has not been censured by Congress for lying, has not been … Continue reading →

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Mask or vaxx – put up or shut up

Posted on 2021-05-16 by TPOL Nathan

Take your pick: The Godfather, Uncle Joe, has spoken. Obey or die. (The die is cast, it is time to march across the river, for America’s Master is now in control. All hail! Biden’s puppet masters are “laying down the … Continue reading →

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Stupid people OR stupid government?

Posted on 2021-05-14 by TPOL Nathan

Readers know TPOL frequently points out stupid government tricks at all levels in all lands. But it is not only governments who are stupid. American societies (like the rest of the world) have our share of stupid people. As this … Continue reading →

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The bizarre Chinese rocket mystery

Posted on 2021-05-10 by TPOL Nathan

Chicken Little is famous for racing around screaming “We’re all gonna die,” because “The sky is falling.” Because a leaf fell on her. She has nothing on modern media outlets, writers and the twittersphere.

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A fair warning? Or panic screamed out?

Posted on 2021-05-06 by TPOL Nathan

We always must judge the source, as well as the content, of political writings, especially those that seek to warn us of threats. It is far too easy to exaggerate the danger, AND the probability, of something coming after us … Continue reading →

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