Category Archives: Guest commentary

The Obummer Legacy, part 1

Posted on July 29, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

As we are treated to revelations of exactly what that 8-year occupant of 1600 PA did, both during and after he “served” in office, let us look back on that time. Is Trump any better? He is certainly different, but … Continue reading →

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Guest editorial: the evils of educational central planning

Posted on July 25, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Kerry McDonald recently published this commentary in her email newsletter. It is worth pondering: In an article earlier this week in the large education news site, The 74, 7th grade teacher Ronak Shah laments that today’s school-choice programs enable families to switch schools … Continue reading →

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Trump, Epstein, Sacramento, LA fires, and more

Posted on July 21, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Blood in the water? A TPOL correspondent has shared information from several sources regarding two current scandals: the here-today, gone-today Epstein files, and the California People’s “Republic” legislature plan to steal the land of those burned out in the Pacific … Continue reading →

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Quotes to think about

Posted on July 11, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

As the Summer Violence Season (SVS) is apparently upon us for 2025, here are some quotes to think about. Lovers of liberty generally tend to be lovers of peace and prosperity. We want to treat others as we want to … Continue reading →

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Five years ago – has anything changed?

Posted on July 9, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Continuing to look at the insanity of the Pandemic Panic and the lockdown over Beer Flu (COVID-19), we ran across this cute meme from 2020. Today, every few days we see another bait-click headline on the mainstream media news sites … Continue reading →

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Things to ponder: the coming transition: Collapse and catastrophe? Or rebirth?

Posted on July 5, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Cleaning up messages and files is never fun, but sometimes it triggers a fresh look at things worth sharing. Think about these things we at TPOL discussed back in early 2023. Is the cup half-empty? Or half-full? We face such … Continue reading →

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Independence Day celebrated

Posted on July 4, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A photo and meme selection. May we find ways to live up to the gift they gave us! (Next: Fireworks at Mt. Rushmore) (And see the thoughts of guests Doug and Tom, at the end.) None of the four men … Continue reading →

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The American Empire?

Posted on June 22, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A guest editorial by Niall Ferguson [with comments from TPOL] What’s odd about the last four years before Trump is that the Biden-Harris administration came in and was welcomed by liberals around the world. “The adults were back in the … Continue reading →

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Homeland war?

Posted on June 16, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent writes (we’ve edited for privacy): From a logical point of view, and knowing the declared attitude of some other nations, it would stand to reason that sending students here [to the States for university] would be one of … Continue reading →

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Another side to the story – Cali schools and immigrants

Posted on June 15, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A TPOL correspondent shared this with us. Is this true, or just more propaganda? Remember, both sides of all major issues use propaganda. Readers, share your thoughts with us. From an unnamed California school teacher…. As you listen to the … Continue reading →

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