Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

Relativism in today’s world

Posted on February 18, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

 Mike Slater discussed the danger of relativism in culture. As reported by Breitbart, Slater said, “There are three cultural expressions that people use all the time (without even thinking about it) that are just wrong: “So,” he continued, “The ancient … Continue reading →

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Secession often is desirable

Posted on February 17, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

A New Mexico state representative has again filed a constitutional amendment that would allow three or more contiguous counties in the State to vote to secede if at least 15% of the counties’ electorate sign a petition to put the … Continue reading →

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Looking back on “Presidents’ Day”

Posted on February 16, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

The history of “President’s Day” is a convoluted one. (Isn’t everything with government?) Legally, for the FedGov, it is officially still “Washington’s Birthday” and just the calendar date was changed back in 1971, from 22 February to the third Monday … Continue reading →

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Libertarian philosophy and New Testament christianity

Posted on February 8, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

A friend recently shared this dialogue with us here at TPOL: We’ve encountered this attitude for decades, as followers of the Messiah (Jesus the Christ). And not just from “secular people:” people in denominations sometimes have a similar attitude. But … Continue reading →

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Political impacts on migration and population shifts within the States

Posted on February 7, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

The US Census Bureau has recently published this map: The various comments online about this of course concentrate on the (politically) red and blue State divide. And to a degree, there is a definite correlation – and indeed, direct cause … Continue reading →

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Propaganda machines churn the stuff out more and more

Posted on February 6, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

What happens when you combine so-called “artificial intelligence” with lying politicians? Perhaps you get something like this, shared by a correspondent a day or so ago: Senate Democrats Block Voter ID Law That 2/3rds of Their Own Voters Support The … Continue reading →

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Is it right? Enforcing civic action

Posted on January 22, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Most people would consider it a civic duty, and even an act of Christian love, to call 9-1-1 when they see an accident, someone injured, a car off the road, or other emergency. For some people, this would of course … Continue reading →

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Proclaim liberty…

Posted on January 16, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Leviticus 25:10 tells the people of ancient Israel: “You are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim freedom in the land for all its inhabitants.” (HCSB) The ESV translates this as “And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” The Hebrew word translated as … Continue reading →

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Secession in the mix? Minnesota “True North”

Posted on January 8, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Following the regrettable death of a woman who used her car to knock down an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the Minnesota governor’s remarks raise an ugly specter. He states that the Minnesota National Guard is being trained and is being … Continue reading →

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30 December 1890, Wounded Knee, SD

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

135 years ago today. A long-time friend and correspondent wrote this monologue which we are pleased to share with our readers today. He remains anonymous for many reasons. We at TPOL have edited somewhat, and his writings do not always … Continue reading →

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