Category Archives: History of Liberty

Empires crumble – so do republics and democracies

Posted on 2026-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

This week came interesting (and worrisome) news from Brazil, the colossus of South America. Its Election Court determined that Lula, the socialist woke regressive, defeated Bolsonaro, a “moderate” (conservative by Brazillian standards). Bolsonaro refused to concede. He wants the election … Continue reading →

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Truth will out?

Posted on 2026-10-28 by TPOL Nathan

As both lovers of liberty and followers of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, one of our favorite quotes (and Bible verses) is Jesus’ statement in John 8:32 of the New Testament: “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall … Continue reading →

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The ever-faster decay of “public schools”

Posted on 2026-10-26 by TPOL Nathan

Government-run, tax-funded schools are the “standard” – even today, most people who home-school their children, or even who use private schools (including parochial ones) are looked on as being abnormal. While there are many problems with the GRTF schools, here … Continue reading →

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Common sense and justice

Posted on 2026-10-20 by TPOL Nathan

A dear correspondent shared this thought with us. Citizens should apply one basic standard that aligns with common sense and American conservative values: equal justice under law. If investigators have evidence and a judge signs a warrant, they should act, … Continue reading →

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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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