Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

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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Colorado sinking fast

Posted on 2026-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

Right now, attention nationally seems to be on those States where Democratic mobs are busy nominating members and fellow-travelers of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA = Communists) to run as governors, senators, representatives, and a whole bunch of State … Continue reading →

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Ain’t democracy wunnerful?

Posted on 2026-08-10 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared this graphic with us. We are constantly told that democracy is the worst form of government… except for all the rest. We are constantly told that in a true democratic scheme of government, minority rights are protected … Continue reading →

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Public presence, public duty

Posted on 2026-08-09 by TPOL Nathan

Is it reasonable to say that libertarians, and even lovers of liberty who are rational, free-market, anarchists, believe that members of a community do have some public duties? Even while we recognize that people have a God-given right to reject … Continue reading →

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Morals and society

Posted on 2026-08-05 by TPOL Nathan

“In terms of morals there is no such thing as ‘state.’ Just men.” Robert A. Heinlein stated this in his 1966 novel Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. He claims that moral responsibility belongs solely to individuals rather than governments, corporations, associations, etc: abstract entities. … Continue reading →

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Managed democracy versus a republic

Posted on 2026-08-02 by TPOL Nathan

Stating with the understanding that all mandatory, human government is illegitimate, it is interesting (and perhaps important) to understand all the various forms of human government which abound or have existed on this poor planet of ours. We do point … 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 will work better?

Posted on 2026-07-31 by TPOL Nathan

Several talk shows have in recent days prefaced their hourly sessions on radio (and online) with quotes from various Woke Tranzi politicians. They want to abolish at least the following institutions: My oh my. That almost sounds like a libertarian, … Continue reading →

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How far do we go? Data centers and other nasty things?

Posted on 2026-07-30 by TPOL Nathan

Apparently a massive data center project in Virginia has been withdrawn, when a major sponsor of the project withdrew support. Many opponents of data centers are cheering this “victory” although it had nothing directly to do with their opposition. A … Continue reading →

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Arrogance and condescension: how liberty’s enemies view the world

Posted on 2026-07-27 by TPOL Nathan

Those who hate and fight against liberty have a warped world view; they arrogantly view almost everyone around them with condescension and so prove their hypocrisy. But they are poster children we can use to teach people about liberty and freedom. Continue reading →

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