Category Archives: History of Liberty

How many laws have you broken today?

Posted on 2024-03-05 by TPOL Nathan

It is Tuesday, the 5th of March, AD 2024. A beautiful day… well, at least some places. And even if it is snowing and the wind is blowing, it is a nice day: we need the moisture! We live in … Continue reading →

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Blast from the past: taxes (theft)

Posted on 2024-03-03 by TPOL Nathan

As we see more and more inflation, taxes, economic failures, and – of course – government intervention, this chart and cartoons from the past is worth studying once again. Although it addresses the State of Utah specifically, it is not … Continue reading →

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How many good people does America have?

Posted on 2024-02-29 by TPOL Nathan

In Genesis 18 and 19 we find the history of the destruction of the ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah: an event that is still well-known at least in Western Civilization. Theories abound about exactly how the destruction occurred, especially … Continue reading →

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In the old Roman tradition – privately-funded public works

Posted on 2024-02-24 by TPOL Nathan

From MSM comes this odd little story: a candidate for the 49th Congressional District in California has paid for buying and installing 400 feet of concertina (general purpose barbed tape obstacle GPBTO, commonly called “razor tape” by the idiots in … Continue reading →

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The significance and history of the Gonzales Flag

Posted on 2024-02-05 by TPOL Nathan

Last Friday, we posted commentary about the news that last week, the Texas National Guard began flying the Gonzales Flag (under the Stars and Stripes) in front of their headquarters in Austin, long capital of the Lone Star Republic and … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the 2024 presidential elections

Posted on 2024-02-04 by TPOL Nathan

Updating the voting rolls is a threat to democracy, right? Continue reading →

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What changed? Graphic on government overreach

Posted on 2024-02-03 by TPOL Nathan

Asking permission? Since when? Continue reading →

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American colonialism then and now

Posted on 2024-01-19 by TPOL Nathan

Now and then we look back at history and consider some questions about liberty, aggression, and conflict in general. Commonly we are taught that the AmerInd (“Native Americans” or “Indigenous People”) were people who were above all at one with … Continue reading →

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The sin of colonialism and language (1)

Posted on 2024-01-11 by TPOL Nathan

Today’s swear words and politically-incorrect words are nothing new, and the PC crowd who are so offended by them offends as much or more in their language. Continue reading →

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Just in case – a detailed response to hoploclasts…

Posted on 2023-12-18 by TPOL Nathan

Police responsibilities are limited, and no one is guaranteed protection against crime by government law enforcement, as stated in many court cases. Continue reading →

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