Category Archives: History of Liberty

What is the greatest (most evil) tax?

Posted on 2026-09-03 by TPOL Nathan

 Here at TPOL, we’ve long believed and taught that the income tax is the greatest of evil taxes. We believe this for many reasons. Not only is it a form of fractional slavery. It is in many ways the easiest … Continue reading →

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The temptation of “public schools”

Posted on 2026-08-20 by TPOL Nathan

Still weeks from the end of August, most American schoolchildren are now again confined to these government-run, tax-funded institutions for another school year. This graphic was and is intended for christians, but it is just as true for lovers of … Continue reading →

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What happened?

Posted on 2026-08-19 by TPOL Nathan

An unknown person posted this recently online. We think that the point is obvious. (We have not been able to separately verify that these quotes are accurate, but they fit both the men and the times.) What happened? Why, since … Continue reading →

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You were our countrymen – the limits of evil

Posted on 2026-08-17 by TPOL Nathan

“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace.  We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May … Continue reading →

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The evolution of governments into aristocratic forms

Posted on 2026-08-15 by TPOL Nathan

Frank Herbert, author of the well-known Science Fiction universe of Dune, was a keen observer and student of human societies and history. Certainly as great or greater as Isaac Asimov or Robert Heinlein. Let’s consider this statement: We certainly see … Continue reading →

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Slavery – then and now

Posted on 2026-08-13 by TPOL Nathan

In 1775, there was not a single country on this planet that had abolished slavery by law — not one. That included every one of the United States. The very first nation in the world to prohibit slavery was Vermont, … Continue reading →

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A forgotten anniversary – reminding us that history is written by the apparent winners and is not an excuse for more aggression

Posted on 2026-08-06 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday was the 183rd anniversary of a forgotten event. Some kind soul (with the spirit of a historian who seeks to find and tell the truth) posted this: For readers interested, Massacre Canyon is located in southwestern Nebraska; the memorial … Continue reading →

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Aggression? Or self-defense?

Posted on 2026-08-01 by TPOL Nathan

A guest commentary and more! Tom Jefferson described liberty and how laws did not sustain and support liberty, because tyrants used law just as much (or more) than lovers of liberty did. “How keep under control the men entrusted with … Continue reading →

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What is liberty?

Posted on 2026-07-26 by TPOL Nathan

Many people have tried to define liberty, in part so that they could defend (or restore) it. The relationship of law and liberty is easily misunderstood. Continue reading →

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Pioneer Day

Posted on 2026-07-24 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Utah’s Pioneer Day, honoring the establishment of what became the State of Utah, and part of a terrible but fascinating history of liberty and tyranny. Continue reading →

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