Category Archives: History of Liberty

Gambling, government, and …

Posted on 2026-10-13 by TPOL Nathan

The State of Wyoming, generally considered to be a conservative, not-quite one-party state, but with a strong streak of minarchist libertarianism, have some odd quirks. One of those has to do with gambling. Take an interesting little “fun game” called … Continue reading →

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Why is there a growing rebellion against the traditional tax system in the States?

Posted on 2026-10-05 by TPOL Nathan

Of course, the regressives and other enemies of liberty will tell you it is because people (especially those awful libertarians and sickening followers of Christ) are greedy and selfish, have no real compassion for the poor or people who wear … Continue reading →

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Places and societies of origin and American politics

Posted on 2026-10-04 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent recently shared this posting from a social media site with us here at TPOL: As we told our friend, the answer is very simple and very sad.

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Guest commentary: a brief critical analysis of the start of the War between the States.

Posted on 2026-10-02 by TPOL Nathan

We are pleased to share this interesting, short, and provocative analysis by the “friend of a friend,” ~ J.D.R.Hawkins. He published this online some time ago, but it has valuable lessons one hundred and sixty-five years after the events he … Continue reading →

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What happened? Or rather, what did NOT happen?

Posted on 2026-09-30 by TPOL Nathan

On 31 January 2025, just a few days after The Donald took office for his second term and nominated his various cabinet officers, this graphic was published by some MAGA/MAHA types. People worried about the overall state of “health care” … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on 2026-09-28 by TPOL Nathan

An interesting question, and a couple of interesting responses on a social media posting. In trying to promote proper English, it might be better to say “perpetrators of genocide” or something similar. (But the point is clear. Readers, what do … Continue reading →

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The old libel: the South were a bunch of traitors

Posted on 2026-09-20 by TPOL Nathan

This issue is never far from our political thoughts here at TPOL. Tom Woods recently wrote on this. We’ve freely cribbed from his commentary, presented here. Tom responded to a “left-wing” (Regressive masquerading as a Progressive) contributor to National Review. … Continue reading →

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Laws, more laws, and really amazing laws

Posted on 2026-09-19 by TPOL Nathan

As with lies (see previous commentary), the number and variety of laws seems to be exploding in our Fifty States. And the world. We are constantly amazed by what municipalities, tribal councils, county commissions, State legislatures, and of course, the … Continue reading →

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Democracy – really?

Posted on 2026-09-15 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 15 September, is the Ides of September, formerly the 7th month in the Roman (SPQR) year, before “the divine Julius” went and “reformed the calendar.” Today, we are amused to find out that it is officially, the “International Day … Continue reading →

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A story of heroism, sacrifice, and facing reality

Posted on 2026-09-12 by TPOL Nathan

We share this story and assume that it is true, based on the circumstances. Regardless of who masterminded and executed the attacks twenty-five years ago on NYC and DC, the radio recordings and transcripts seem to be true. And a … Continue reading →

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