Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Afghanistan has fallen – Are we next?

Posted on 2021-08-16 by TPOL Nathan

Kabul has fallen. Courtesy of TWO DECADES of American stupidity, after the premature deaths and maiming of tens of thousands Americans, Afghanis, and dozens of American allies. Every one, ultimately, totally wasted in the long term. But the situation is … Continue reading →

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The coming golden age of homeschooling?

Posted on 2021-08-13 by TPOL Nathan

As we enter the beginning of a new school year by tradition, I believe we are seeing more evidence that the future of homeschooling in these Fifty States is one of massive expansion. An expansion which began in 2020 and … Continue reading →

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Colorado’s collapse – in realtime for your viewing fear

Posted on 2021-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

While publishing the homeschooling series (starting here), some other things have come up. Most notably, the rapid collapse of Colorado. As I write this, Interstate Highway 70 has been closed through Glenwood Canyon for THIRTEEN days (29 July through 10 … Continue reading →

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However! There is hope – we don’t HAVE to collapse

Posted on 2021-08-05 by TPOL Nathan

In the last two commentaries (here and here), we’ve discussed the amazing resiliency of the Fifty States’ society, economy, culture, and even political system. And I have warned that it may not last: the stresses are great and may overwhelm … Continue reading →

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… Folks, the bad dream is NOT over

Posted on 2021-08-04 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday (3 AUG 2021) I looked at the perhaps unexpected robustness of the Fifty States. Our society, economy, and political system have survived the last year and a half. Read that here. BUT…. “The bad dream is over.” That is … Continue reading →

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The amazing robustness of the American economy and society, but …

Posted on 2021-08-03 by TPOL Nathan

Don’t get too excited about our society’s (or societies’) ability to survive all that much longer – at least as measured by history. Yes, it is amazing that we have gone this far, but it probably won’t last. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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The rising insanity of COVID-19 dictates

Posted on 2021-07-30 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: Dealing with various issues kept us from updating for several days, but we hope to resume a more regular schedule! The news is coming fast and furious right now. Publicizing and abetting the fearmongering of government. New mandates … Continue reading →

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… on our knees before our “betters”

Posted on 2021-07-25 by TPOL Nathan

Municipal and county officials are often incredibly arrogant. For every customer service representative or equipment operator or even police officer who is friendly, helpful, courteous and encouraging? There seem to be two or three who are arrogant, condescending, sniffing out … Continue reading →

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Shots fired! Why we don’t need to panic

Posted on 2021-07-24 by TPOL Nathan

The app “NextDoor” is growing in popularity as a way of encouraging contact and making good neighbors.  But sometimes what is reported and discussed takes my breath away. A very recent example took place in and around Rapid City, South … Continue reading →

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… Condemned to repeat it – the sad case of Massachusetts

Posted on 2021-07-23 by TPOL Nathan

The quote “Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it” is attributed to the American philosopher George Santayana and it can be accurately quoted as “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” as stated in … Continue reading →

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