Category Archives: Commentary on the News

Irrepairable – no union, no republic, no “democracy”

Posted on 2021-01-17 by TPOL Nathan

As the aftermath of last week’s “protest” at and in the Capitol continues to reverberate around us, more and more people are asking the equivalent of “are all these aftershocks?” But a few are asking, “Is all of this, including … Continue reading →

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Danegeld – still a way to loot people

Posted on 2021-01-16 by TPOL Nathan

The Babylon Bee recently satirized Congress about their anger about “criminals” and “looters” invading the Capitol, because, after all, the only criminals and looters allowed in the Capitol were members of Congress. Well, Congress is far from the only organized … Continue reading →

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Internal trust – going away here in the Fifty States

Posted on 2021-01-14 by TPOL Nathan

The events of the 2020 election season now appear to be behind us. (Well, I can hope, right?) The other wing of the Boot-on-Your-Neck Party, out of power (mostly) for four years, now has the baton firmly in their hand. … Continue reading →

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Guest Posting – A view from the Great Plains on our current situation

Posted on 2021-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

I am providing, without significant comments, this lengthy column by Margaret Figert. Margaret is a retired weekly newspaper publisher and editor. Her paper was located in the Sicangu (Lakota) Nation on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota on the Nebraska … Continue reading →

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What gives? Cancel culture or pogrom? Political cleansing?

Posted on 2021-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

As the combined forces of mainstream media, the never-Trump branches of both old Parties, the deep state bureaucracy, multinational corporations, and big tech flex their muscles… I guess I don’t really HAVE to ask what is going on. Part is … Continue reading →

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What gives? Vaccination rates

Posted on 2021-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

This data is from the 5th – a few days old now, but it raises some serious questions. Under Operation WARP SPEED, the military is responsible for delivering vaccines, but it is local, often private, health care providers that actually … Continue reading →

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“DC uprising?”

Posted on 2021-01-07 by TPOL Nathan

Before and after teaching class last night, I heard the news. Though not official until 0300 ET this morning, it was clear that The Donald’s defeat was certain. That creepy, sleepy Uncle Joe is now going to be Massa in … Continue reading →

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The counter-revolution prepares to ramp up in 2021

Posted on 2021-01-06 by TPOL Nathan

Welcome to 2021 – although many are praying it will be better than the Annus Horribis that was 2021, many have their doubts. So hold on to your Happy New Year cheer: you are going to need it. With just … Continue reading →

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Time to defy them MORE

Posted on 2021-01-05 by TPOL Nathan

In the Imperial Governorate of Santa Fe, formerly the State of New Mexico, the Empress is ticked. That’s good – great! But more is needed. She is so ticked, in fact, that (according to KOAT-TV) she has issued a decree … Continue reading →

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End of cities – end of civilization?

Posted on 2020-12-31 by TPOL Nathan

The days are short and dark. Over at Agora, Jim Rickard has published his end-of-year commentary. Here is his blurb from his frequent email. The End Of Cities Means The End Of Economic Growth. We’re Getting There We’ve all seen … Continue reading →

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