Category Archives: Ideas for liberty

“Public schools” again demonstrate their dangers

Several of us here at TPOL have been chided by family and friends because we “hate” public schools. Of course, it is difficult to briefly explain to someone the failings, risks, and consequences of public schools – or as we … Continue reading

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American colony gets some basic human rights back?

Yes, the FedGov has colonies – other than the Fifty States they try to make little more than colonies or administrative regions or districts (a la France). They are generally in three types: a. De facto colonies where the FedGov … Continue reading

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Bad news for old parties – good news for liberty?

At least in Colorado, we have this news: Knewz.com reports that recent polls have revealed that Colorado voters hold negative views of both major political parties. Republicans are increasingly seen as champions of the working class, but 56% of those surveyed … Continue reading

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Seriously? The most trusted governmental institution?

As we near the end of what many observers say is the most incompetent and bad presidential administration in the history of the United States, this shows up. Wow. The military remains the most trusted U.S. institution, according to the … Continue reading

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Oh, Canada, our neighbor closest friend

The provinces of Canada face serious challenges as we enter 2025. All of them have potential for impact on the States, directly and indirectly. Over the weekend, it seemed that the present “elected” dictator of FedGov Canada might be tottering … Continue reading

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Question authority – even after 20 January 2025

Share and enjoy: Of course, theoretically, all libertarians should be eagerly participating in this fun but important activity. Constantly, everywhere. Sadly some do not – instead being selective, and accepting way too much human authority. That is, any human authority. … Continue reading

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Promises (and warnings) about proclaiming liberty in the new year

While this commentary is addressed mostly to believers in God and His Son, we think it appropriate for all readers regardless of their faith. To all who love liberty! Yesterday, we quoted twice (gasp!) from the Tanakh (the Old Testament) … Continue reading

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As we near a new year of 2025…

May we see a new birth of liberty and freedom… Not just in these Fifty States but around the world. And not just in China, Cuba, Venezuela, and North Korea. But in Ukraine and Russia and especially in Canada and … Continue reading

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More stateless zones? The result

In the past several decades, the West, led in insane directions by the idiots we Americans let infest the District of Columbia, has created several parts of the world which were once nations. Or at least had most of the … Continue reading

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Christmas, Christmas time is here

For those with a taste for nostalgia, you can watch Alvin and his buddies (and Dave) sing this old song HERE. For lovers of liberty who do not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday, it is still a time for … Continue reading

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