Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

The Empire is going strong

Posted on January 6, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Way back in 1972, your publisher and editor heard and listened to a fellow high school student in Colorado give an “original oratory” speech at a speech meet proclaiming the need for a “Pax Americana.” What’s that? A recreation from … Continue reading →

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Politics versus principle

Posted on January 5, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

This commentary could also be entitled “Just ’cause it’s legal doesn’t mean it is right.” That is, morally right. First we discuss the new NYC regime. Then we touch on the raid into Venezuela. Both are examples of what is … Continue reading →

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Politics, combat, and the Christ

Posted on January 4, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Who would Jesus bomb? That question, of course, is meant less literally than morally. To answer it, we must first understand who Jesus Christ was—the revered preacher, teacher, radical, prophet and (to those of us who follow Him) the Son … Continue reading →

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Unintended consequence? Really? California schools stink.

Posted on January 3, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Back in 2020, the State of California no longer required the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or any alternatives for students to get into California’s government-run, tax-funded universities and colleges. Just before Christmas, the Wall Street Journal tells us, “Now arrives … Continue reading →

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Going the wrong way, along with the crowd

Posted on January 2, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

This is an old meme, but it’s definitely one way of looking at things at the beginning of 2026. Too many Americans, too many christians, too many people around the planet are in this situation. TPOL tends to dwell on … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR: Are we free in 2026?

Posted on January 1, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Back in 2015, the Houston Press, an “alternative news source,” and not apparently part of mainstream media, published 10 Facts About America That Show We’re Not Really Free. It is an interesting list, but one that makes us wonder just … Continue reading →

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Customs, traditions, and liberty

Posted on December 31, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Recalling the Wounded Knee massacre this 235th anniversary saw Congress establish a special status for the land on which that occurred, and where the victims are buried. At the same time, it triggered afresh demands by “tribal leaders” to take … Continue reading →

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30 December 1890, Wounded Knee, SD

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

135 years ago today. A long-time friend and correspondent wrote this monologue which we are pleased to share with our readers today. He remains anonymous for many reasons. We at TPOL have edited somewhat, and his writings do not always … Continue reading →

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Media bias – going strong as the year ends. What’s next?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Let us see if we can understand this during the gap between Christmas and New Years, when every agency and many news organizations are either on vacation or have their third-string people struggling through. Look, a lot of Americans don’t … Continue reading →

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Robert E. Lee – a sterling legacy

Posted on December 27, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A guest commentary by Tom Woods You probably heard that the statue of Robert E. Lee that once stood at the U.S. Capitol was recently replaced by a statue of Barbara Rose Johns, who as a 16-year-old girl opposed school … Continue reading →

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