Category Archives: Commentary on the News

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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Passports, papers, yellow stars and “(health) Nazis”

Posted on 2021-04-25 by TPOL Nathan

We have some interesting times – as always. Libertarians are at odds with one another concerning “vaccination passports” (VPP) for COVID-19. The issues are government and private business powers and rights, privacy, and efficacy. Let’s look at this in more … Continue reading →

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Trump, Biden, and the border(s)

Posted on 2021-04-23 by TPOL Nathan

Despite what he (and supporters) claimed to be his best efforts, The Donald failed in a LOT of ways to accomplish everything he supposedly set out to do. This is especially true regarding the U.S.-Mexican border. (And U.S.-Canadian line, but … Continue reading →

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“Second Amendment Time” nears

Posted on 2021-04-20 by TPOL Nathan

Note: still catching up on commentary from the past several weeks. This was news a week and a half ago, but I think it is important to discuss. Just as Cuomo and de Blasio have revealed their deep hatred of … Continue reading →

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Power corrupts and …

Posted on 2021-04-10 by TPOL Nathan

Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely. Let’s look at one of the latest poster-children for this saying. But first, consider the saying itself. Our readers are certainly familiar with this famous statement and fundamental principle as stated by John Dalberg, Lord Acton. … Continue reading →

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What are people scared of? (Guest column)

Posted on 2021-04-06 by TPOL Nathan

This was the question a friend asked a correspondent of ours, a few days ago: ‘Why are people scared to the point where they are buying up all the guns and ammo in the USA? Marty Bugg’s reply is worth … Continue reading →

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