Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

6 July 2026, the 251st anniversary of…

Posted on 2026-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

Americans did not break their ties with Britain without first trying to mend the situation, nearly a few year before the gauntlet (the Declaration of Independence) was thrown down. Continue reading →

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Gaining independence, gaining liberty: a process not an event in human society

Posted on 2026-07-04 by TPOL Nathan

Today, Americans celebrate a key point in a long process of gaining independence and gasping at liberty. Those who are demanding that until everything wrong is “fixed,” we are not supposed to celebrate. TPOL rejects that thinking. Continue reading →

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Anno Libertatus 250 – lost liberties

Posted on 2026-07-03 by TPOL Nathan

What was intended and done back in 1776? Independence of thirteen nations? Or a new empire? In a guest commentary, Tom Evans discusses the truth, and we at TPOL point out we need to think and act on these things. Continue reading →

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A promise, a step in the right direction, but…

Posted on 2026-06-30 by TPOL Nathan

We have many lessons to remember and learn from those men sweltering in the nasty humidity and heat of Philidelpha 250 years ago. Including the fact that they were not always successful. Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from the Little Big Horn

Posted on 2026-06-26 by TPOL Nathan

We can learn many lessons from the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Custer’s Last Stand). If we can remember history, we are less likely to repeat it. Whether in Iraq, Afganistan, Iran, Canaan, or again in Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Here are a few. Continue reading →

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Technology – overcoming challenges

Posted on 2026-06-24 by TPOL Nathan

In today’s world and Fifty States, we both love and hate “technology” but often do not understand all of the challenges as we invent and deploy new technology. Dealing with government’s attitude is just one. Continue reading →

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Disarmament 101

Posted on 2026-06-18 by TPOL Nathan

Why doesn’t majority rule when it comes to guns in America? Continue reading →

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Limits of power, limits on corruption?

Posted on 2026-06-12 by TPOL Nathan

We see Acton’s dictum in practice daily in the world. And we fail to edify one another about how to regain and keep liberty. Continue reading →

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Psychological terrorism – bio, nuclear, and chemical (and more)

Posted on 2026-05-16 by TPOL Nathan

Terrorism has many similarities to epidemics and pandemics, and can be a great hazard to people and society. Continue reading →

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What do they fear?

Posted on 2026-05-13 by TPOL Nathan

What do politicians and government officials fear? How does this corrupt them? Continue reading →

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