Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

End of American democracy?

Posted on 2023-08-30 by TPOL Nathan

Well, we are again finding something that so-called liberals and so-called conservatives seem to agree on. And both Democrats and Republicans. American democracy, like the American republic before it, has ended. According to voices on many different sides. As people … Continue reading →

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Falling asleep at the wheel

Posted on 2023-08-24 by TPOL Nathan

Katie Pavlich, in a recent posting on Townhall, wrote: “President Joe Biden appeared to fall asleep during an event Monday honoring the victims of the horrific fire that ripped through Lahaina, Maui last week — potentially killing thousands of people.” … Continue reading →

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Culture war expanded by MSM #1

Posted on 2023-08-14 by TPOL Nathan

Many of us probably use “culture war” too frequently. It is a broad term, easily misinterpreted, and designed to rile people up. SAnd it is hard sometimes to think of another term to describe the efforts by many people and … Continue reading →

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Our personal security – some further thoughts

Posted on 2023-07-31 by TPOL Nathan

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed the Fourth Article of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution. It is pretty simple: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: should we stay or should we go?

Posted on 2023-07-27 by TPOL Nathan

Rob Morse recently published this at his website, Slow Facts. It is very much worth sharing, and asking outselves these questions. Starting with How should we stop evil? Rob: I observed an advanced training course for armed defenders in school. … Continue reading →

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Private property rights?

Posted on 2023-07-24 by TPOL Nathan

Are government agencies and politicians at least destroying private property rights in the States? Are the courts helping them to do this, or acting to prevent that destruction? Is there even a God-given right to private property? Is private property … Continue reading →

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Situational awareness for non-gun owners/carriers

Posted on 2023-07-07 by TPOL Nathan

Mama Liberty constantly preached the need to be careful to be as aware of the situation in which we find ourselves. Whether armed or not, situational awareness is essential to survival in any unsafe condition. It is first critical to … Continue reading →

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Remember when?

Posted on 2023-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

A friend sent this photo recently. See those little triangles in circles on the “dial” near the 6 and the 13? Do you know they are? Does anyone you know know what they are?

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Remembering independence and liberty

Posted on 2023-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

Not necessarily celebrating something we don’t have as much of, anymore. The decision of the Thirteen States to secede from the United Kingdom was actually decided by the continental congress on Tuesday, the 2nd of July, 1776. Even the National … Continue reading →

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“Hey, mom, the electric is out!”

Posted on 2023-06-30 by TPOL Nathan

According to more and more people, this is likely starting this summer. Texas, best known in electrical circles for a winter fiasco a couple of winters back, is now center of a “heat dome” in which weather usually reserved for … Continue reading →

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