Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Oh, Canada – how sad

Posted on 2026-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Canada Day. Continue reading →

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Liberty? What is that?

Posted on 2026-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

Do we even have enough freedom to celebrate the freedoms and liberties supposedly claimed from English tyranny 250 years ago? Or are we just deluding ourselves? Continue reading →

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A promise, a step in the right direction, but…

Posted on 2026-06-30 by TPOL Nathan

We have many lessons to remember and learn from those men sweltering in the nasty humidity and heat of Philidelpha 250 years ago. Including the fact that they were not always successful. Continue reading →

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Are you a “gloomy Gus” about the States?

Posted on 2026-06-29 by TPOL Nathan

As we near the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Americans have mixed feelings! And opinions about today’s situation, the future, and their homeland. Continue reading →

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The West rejecting liberty

Posted on 2026-06-28 by TPOL Nathan

More and more Western nations (including American States) are cracking down on unpopular political (and other) language. A guest commentary points out that liberty is seldom suddenly and completely taken away, and that we fail to observe the signs of gradual decay at our risk. Continue reading →

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Recognizing the dangers of democracy

Posted on 2026-06-27 by TPOL Nathan

Hawaii’s refusal to recognize fundamental human rights (like our right to defend ourselves and others) is put paid to by a 6-3 SCOTUS decision.
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Lessons learned from the Little Big Horn

Posted on 2026-06-26 by TPOL Nathan

We can learn many lessons from the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Custer’s Last Stand). If we can remember history, we are less likely to repeat it. Whether in Iraq, Afganistan, Iran, Canaan, or again in Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. Here are a few. Continue reading →

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Greasy Grass (Little Big Horn)

Posted on 2026-06-25 by TPOL Nathan

We recognize and honor the Lakota and Cheyenne who fought for their freedom and land at the Little Big Horn 150 years ago. And recognize that Congress and the FedGov continue to behave as poorly today as they did in 1876. Continue reading →

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Technology – overcoming challenges

Posted on 2026-06-24 by TPOL Nathan

In today’s world and Fifty States, we both love and hate “technology” but often do not understand all of the challenges as we invent and deploy new technology. Dealing with government’s attitude is just one. Continue reading →

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Immigration and the United Kingdom

Posted on 2026-06-23 by TPOL Nathan

England repeats the past invasions (going back 2000+ years) with today’s immigration. Continue reading →

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