Category Archives: History of Liberty

The disabled man who became a legend

Posted on 2026-05-08 by TPOL Nathan

The extraordinary story of an American freedom fighter a long time ago, Continue reading →

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The Black Hills – “benefits” of democracy, the mainstream media, and politicians’ fear

Posted on 2026-05-06 by TPOL Nathan

Examples from South Dakota show how lies and fearmongering damage people, places, and the economy and future. Continue reading →

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The mob senate – growing stronger

Posted on 2026-05-05 by TPOL Nathan

Street senates and mob rule historically are the “benefits” of democracy and those who control it. In the Black Hills, we are seeing this again playing out. Continue reading →

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Texas was free – if imperfect

Posted on 2026-04-24 by TPOL Nathan

Texas’ history is often misrepresented and condemned by modern historians and writers. The truth is much different: not all good, but far from all bad. Continue reading →

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Lookiing back: Alarmism and fearmongering in 1968

Posted on 2026-03-18 by TPOL Nathan

1968 was an interesting year. Several of us here at The Price of Liberty recall that rather fateful year. For us, the impact of events of 1968 still is resonating around the world, and especially the States, in 2026. Many … Continue reading →

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The Irish saga: stolen land and the blame game

Posted on 2026-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

And a tip o’ the hat to all for St. Patrick’s day 2026. Padraig (Patrick) is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. And an official saint of the Roman Catholic Church, which claims him for Rome as the first … Continue reading →

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History, immigration and the blame game

Posted on 2026-03-16 by TPOL Nathan

Today, we are bombarded with claims that the lands of the Fifty States (i.e., the United States) are “stolen lands.” And demands that the only option is to give the “LandBack.” (An organization based in South Dakota, demanding that the … Continue reading →

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Texas -190 years old

Posted on 2026-03-02 by TPOL Nathan

Just a quick note: the Republic of Texas (well, its modern reincarnation as the 2nd State of Texas) celebrates 190 years today, 02 March 2026. In 1836, Texas pushed against all the odds and declared its independence, after years of … Continue reading →

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Legacy – a few thoughts about Ronald Reagan

Posted on 2026-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes a bit of a shock to us here at TPOL to realize it’s been more than 38 years since Reagan left office, and 46 years: almost half a century! since he took office. The man was born … Continue reading →

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The Wilson Revolution of 1913

Posted on 2026-02-26 by TPOL Nathan

A guest commentary, courtesy of an unknown christian, libertarian artist and writer. We at TPOL have always viewed Woodrow Wilson as a great enemy of liberty, a “Progressive” who advocated the Administrative State and had many other faults. Unfortunately, he … Continue reading →

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