Category Archives: Commentary on the News

“A republican form of government” and presidential powers

Posted on 2020-05-25 by TPOL Nathan

Last Thursday and Friday, The Donald declared that States which failed to allow their residents religious freedom by denying their right to assemble and do other things that are matters of religion were wrong. On Friday he commanded America’s governors … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen (TM) examples of media lies and politician worship

Posted on 2020-05-23 by TPOL Nathan

Look, we all know the media lies. This has become an increasing problem, a deep embarrassment to many publishers, editors, and others (usually retired) as the powermongers and the pitifully uneducated modern “professionals” move into the business. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Rebellion – Battlelines harden

Posted on 2020-05-20 by TPOL Nathan

It has been two months, now, and more. Since the middle of March, the fear and panic of the pandemic have turned the low-key police state existing in ALL of Fifty States (this new American imperium) into a far harsher … Continue reading →

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News from the front lines of the Lockdown Rebellion (and some funnies)

Posted on 2020-05-19 by TPOL Nathan

Even New Mexicans have a rebellious streak: although they are far too tolerant of the tyrannical edicts of their Dictator Lujan Graham. Her latest royal decree last week ordered everyone to wear masks whenever outside, as part of the “Stage … Continue reading →

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News from the battlefront – Lockdown Rebellion spreads

Posted on 2020-05-15 by TPOL Nathan

Just a few reports worth noting.

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Murder by COVID-19

Posted on 2020-05-14 by TPOL Nathan

The total trashing of our God-given liberties is FAR from the only way in which vicious governments are attacking us. The governments of many of the States are killing people. New York has been in the news several times, when … Continue reading →

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What is a tyrant?

Posted on 2020-05-14 by TPOL Nathan

TYRANT “a cruel and oppressive ruler” and “a person exercising power or control in a cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary way.  Synonyms: dictator, despot, autocrat, absolute ruler, authoritarian, oppressor. This is clear enough, although I tend to distinguish somewhat between “dictator” … Continue reading →

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The Lockdown Rebellion is spreading!

Posted on 2020-05-13 by TPOL Nathan

More and more anger, and more and more actions against the tyranny of governments, can be seen, around the world. Even while the governments seek to expand the theft of freedom, and even to reinstate some of the authoritarian measures … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Rebellion – news from the Imperial side

Posted on 2020-05-11 by TPOL Nathan

In a recent commentary, I reported how people are pushing back against the increasing totalitarian dictatorships that many States and localities have become. I mentioned a couple of examples where governments have gotten harsher, cracking down on dissent and more … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Rebellion – News from the Front

Posted on 2020-05-09 by TPOL Nathan

Overall, Americans are nearing two months of the Lockdown, the panicked reaction to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Despite claims and solemn pronouncements about “opening up” in stages, many states – and many more localities – are still locked down. As … Continue reading →

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