Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

Smile a while – political style

Sharing some images and memes to cheer us all up. Here in the Black Hills, winter has returned for a few days, and we are trying to stay both free and warm! How many Americans fall into this category? I … Continue reading

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Succession of power

That is “succession” and not secession. TPOL wants to make it clear that we strongly support the right of secession, of declaring independence from a “sovereign power” – a state or government – when that entity no longer meets the … Continue reading

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Where are all the workers?

We are seeing it constantly. Truckers badly needed! Fast food workers wanted urgently! Massive shortage of teachers! Miners in short supply! Call center operators needed – apply now! Timber and lumber workers and operators wanted NOW! But just as noticeable … Continue reading

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Pentagon follies again?

It is reported that the Department of the Army (DA) is planning to eliminate about 24,000 troop slots, or 5% of the Active Duty force, to “reorient” towards the next expected war. Many of these are Special Operations and counterinsurgency … Continue reading

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In the old Roman tradition – privately-funded public works

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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When has a State seceded? Who calls the shots?

Back in the 1860s, it was all very simple and clear-cut – at least looking back a century and a half. A State called a convention with delegates selected by voters, and if the convention voted to leave the Union, … Continue reading

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Some things to think about on a winter’s evening

Ideas of liberty, freedom, and government (or lack thereof): All too often, these are seen as opposing principles, but that is not necessarily the case. A few thoughts about each: In economic terms, we have freedom if we have equality … Continue reading

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Corruption and immorality in government – a pictorial!

Try to smile! Liberty works. So does government, just not for you and me and the average person. People have recognized this for a long, long time. In 2016, New Atlas reported that 85% of the people of the world … Continue reading

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Wyoming bonanza?

For more than a century, the State of Wyoming has been critical in the history and success of the economy and technology of the States – and possibly, the entire planet. That critical nature may not be just a historical … Continue reading

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The significance and history of the Gonzales Flag

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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