Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

“Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus” – the threat of lies to free people and society.

Posted on 2021-12-25 by TPOL Nathan

Some tales – stories – lies become enshrined in people: families, communities, society. Santa Claus (other than “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus” and department store and mall Santas) is an example. Modern commercial Christmas is the product of more … Continue reading →

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Self-fulfilling prophecies?

Posted on 2021-12-12 by TPOL Nathan

“Violence is the voice of the unheard.” I think it was our illustrious leader-in-waiting that said that back in the evil days of 2020 before the monster Trump was forced out of office. Now, after nearly a year of living … Continue reading →

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Are some societies and civilizations “better?”

Posted on 2021-12-10 by TPOL Nathan

It is a frequent accusation made today. Diversity is in the ascendant, so you will often hear that we must treat all societies, all ways of living, all cultures as being equal. In fact, as accusations of systemic racism rise … Continue reading →

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Technology for liberty 3 – Firearms and not-firearms

Posted on 2021-10-11 by TPOL Nathan

This news appeared a few days ago in Field & Steam: GOEX black powder may disappear because Hodgdon is shutting down its sole plant. To quote the article: “Given the fact that GOEX black powder is generally regarded as the … Continue reading →

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Technology for liberty 2 – satellite cellular

Posted on 2021-10-08 by TPOL Nathan

After discussing distributed grid cellular and internet communications in a local area, the natural question is “how do we communicate over larger distances?” We’ve had “satellite cellular” phones for decades – a standard ploy in action movies and books. IF … Continue reading →

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Technology for liberty – distributed (mesh) communications

Posted on 2021-10-07 by TPOL Nathan

As society continues to deteriorate and liberty is seemingly more on the defensive right now, we need to remember that technology is virtually always neutral. A tool can be used for good or for evil, and there are few exceptions … Continue reading →

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However! There is hope – we don’t HAVE to collapse

Posted on 2021-08-05 by TPOL Nathan

In the last two commentaries (here and here), we’ve discussed the amazing resiliency of the Fifty States’ society, economy, culture, and even political system. And I have warned that it may not last: the stresses are great and may overwhelm … Continue reading →

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Freedom technologies

Posted on 2021-07-05 by TPOL Nathan

Despite the setbacks of 2020 and 2021, I believe that freedom is winning. Even as the fight (mostly non-violent, for now at least) for liberty seems to be approaching a crescendo around the world and here in the Fifty States. … Continue reading →

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A principled stand – freedom of self-defense

Posted on 2021-06-19 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Since Mama Liberty (Susan Callaway – Lady Susan) began publishing, this publication has had a few very solid principles.  As her successor (not replacement: I cannot replace her), I hold to these same principles. One of these … Continue reading →

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I Remember Earth (Redux)

Posted on 2021-05-23 by TPOL Nathan

(Nathan – Years ago, the founder of The Price of Liberty (whom we always called Lady Susan) wrote this snippet of science fiction). Sadly, she never do anything further with the idea, like developing it into any more than a … Continue reading →

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