Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

War between some States and the FedGov approaching?

Posted on 2024-01-25 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the State of Texas (nee Republic of Texas) is rejecting the decision of the United States Supreme Court (a 5-4 ruling) that everyone understands will allow the Border Patrol to cut barbed tape at a 47-acre park … Continue reading →

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Hate crimes and hate speech in 2023 and now

Posted on 2024-01-23 by TPOL Nathan

Do you know what a “hate crime” is? When you hear (or read) something, can you determine whether it is “hate speech?” A school in California is not concerned by some students telling Jewish students that all Jews and Israelis … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: Ideas for promoting liberty in 2024

Posted on 2024-01-20 by TPOL Nathan

This year, TPOL hopes to have more guest commentary from friends of liberty. Yes, even minarchists now and then. Conner Boyock is the publisher and often writer of the increasingly popular Tuttle Twins series and other books for homeschoolers and … Continue reading →

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Should libertarians support the BSA? Trail Life USA? (2)

Posted on 2024-01-06 by TPOL Nathan

Or some other organization/alternative to the older youth organizations? As discussed in the first part (read it here), the Boy Scouts of America are currently in deep kimchi. It’s bankrupt, hated for its political-correctness and recent actions to stay “relevant” … Continue reading →

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Should libertarians support the BSA? Trail Life USA?

Posted on 2024-01-03 by TPOL Nathan

A two-part commentary: For more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America was an organization that sought to instill ideals of morality, self-improvement, civic duty, survival and wilderness skills, and both a religious attitude and patriotism in youth age … Continue reading →

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Will a civil war or war between American States lead to world collapse?

Posted on 2023-12-29 by TPOL Nathan

A recent MSN offering, republished from The Hill, about how China is trying to pick the next American president, included this little tidbit: America’s foes hope to foment domestic clashes to such an intense degree that the tensions will approach … Continue reading →

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Why do we have rights?

Posted on 2023-12-01 by TPOL Nathan

Why do people have rights? Is it only some people? Does government grant rights? These and other questions are discussed. Continue reading →

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American cities: “organized” chaos?

Posted on 2023-11-30 by TPOL Nathan

We ask why we have chaos in American cities. Is it a planned, intentional condition? Continue reading →

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The Whitehead solution?

Posted on 2023-11-21 by TPOL Nathan

What are we going to do? Government at all levels is increasingly dysfunctional and unstable. Even as it grows more powerful, more greedy, more tyrannical and more totalitarian. Even and especially in the States. John Whitehead, a long-time libertarian/conservative activist … Continue reading →

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Is “shoot to kill” safer than alternatives?

Posted on 2023-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

When we or loved ones are attacked, when our homes or vehicles are assaulted, have we decided in advance what will guide our actions? Continue reading →

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