Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Parasites and predators of government (and more)

Posted on 2025-11-08 by TPOL Nathan

Jesus specifically told us that we would have the poor with us always. Although He did not specifically tell us, He implied that we will always have sin and sinners – unrepentant sinners – with us also. And that we … Continue reading →

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The insidious nature of debasing the currency (inflation)

Posted on 2025-11-07 by TPOL Nathan

James Hickman, over at Schiff Sovereign, recently published several good commentaries for Grey Swan (Paradigm et al) regarding inflation, stagflation, and the financial mess both old parties and both Trumpistas and NeverTrumpers have gotten the States into, for the last … Continue reading →

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Rights, theft, and democracy

Posted on 2025-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

“When a legislature decides to steal some of our rights and plans to use police force to accomplish it, what’s the real difference between them and the thief? Darn little! They hide behind the excuse that they’re legislating democratically. The … Continue reading →

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Guy Fawkes Night 2025

Posted on 2025-11-05 by TPOL Nathan

Mostly we know the story. A Roman Catholic, part of a despised and persecuted religious minority in England in 1605, was involved in The Gunpowder Plot. This operation was supposed to kill the House of Lords and King James I … Continue reading →

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Civil war ahead in these States?

Posted on 2025-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

In October, MSN presented a “thought piece” on line, “Is the US headed for another Civil War?” As is often the case with such stories, the analysis is shallow, filled with the written equivalent of talking heads, and of course … Continue reading →

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Day 34: Are we dead yet?

Posted on 2025-11-03 by TPOL Nathan

We at TPOL are fond of reminding people that this “government shutdown” is not just bogus in many ways (only some of the FedGov is shut down) but not the worst example of Congress refusing to pass a budget and … Continue reading →

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The costs of war – and of peace

Posted on 2025-11-02 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the latest plan for peace – or at least a cessation of overt combat – is being implemented in Canaan. All be it with many setbacks and detours. We know what the costs of war have been, … Continue reading →

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Pushing free speech – where?

Posted on 2025-11-01 by TPOL Nathan

An appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that a Wisconsin mother defamed a teacher of her children, and the school district, in a social media post in 2022. Calling her “Woke” and sarcastically a “White savior” because of … Continue reading →

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NYC and blue states, red states, blue cities, and red cities

Posted on 2025-10-31 by TPOL Nathan

Want to think of something scary for Halloween night? Consider the modern American city. In 2025, the handwriting is clearly on the wall. New York City is evidence of this, if we needed more. Whatever the results of next week’s … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to restore liberty and freedom?

Posted on 2025-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

Consider these quotes: “But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” – John Adams  “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our … Continue reading →

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