Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

Is civilization going to collapse? Part 2

See our posting of Part 1 a few days ago. TPOL is responding to so-called survivalists and preppers that claim that civilization is collapsing and doing so quickly. Again, we restate: This is worth considering for lovers of liberty. Here … Continue reading

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A tribute to Stephen Lendman

Some people are wont to make you want to throw things when you read their commentary. Even if you don’t agree with them. Why? Because then you are upset that you didn’t think of the point that they made. Steven … Continue reading

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Situational awareness and armed defenders in 2023

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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Theft by government – a reminder to us all

This marquee appeared down in Texas, I understand, put up by a brave businessman or woman. We here at TPOL have no idea whether the gal or guy is a true lover of liberty and believer in free markets, or … Continue reading

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FedGov good at micromanagement – but…

An MSN story appeared on 15 MAY 2023, explaining how Uncle Joe’s Regime is coming out in favor of religious freedom in public schools. Now, we here at TPOL are as always highly critical of ANY presidential regime, as we … Continue reading

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Liberty will win! But expect it to be a tough battle.

The decline of liberty often seems to be a matter of increasing provocations, responses, and especially more and more extreme rhetoric. Which in turn escalates more physical actions: more cracking down on dissidents and perceived enemies, more small acts of … Continue reading

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Empire’s end? Civilization’s end?

Some time ago, we discussed the history of civilization and empires, and how that impacted in the past (and today) on human liberty. As we have pointed out, and especially in the last few weeks, we hear more and more … Continue reading

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Goodbye (and good riddance?), California?

Is it time for California to go away? Not secede, but be kicked OUT of the Union? For cause? The list of charges and specifications is long, and we’ll just look at a few:

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It’s pi day!

In the last few decades, Americans have found a wide variety of odd holidays to celebrate. Usually though getting businesses to offer special sale promotions and nearly spontaneous events. Today is one of those: in standard American dating, 3-14 is … Continue reading

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Ramping up – tensions and liberty

The decline of liberty often seems to be a matter of increasing provocations, responses, and especially more and more extreme rhetoric. Which in turn escalates more physical actions: more cracking down on dissidents and perceived enemies, more small acts of … Continue reading

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