Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

The South African “solution” – coming to America?

Posted on 2021-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

What can government do to help people? According to most, government can do anything and everything. It seems that many believe that the most important thing government can and should do to help people is to make every possible decision … Continue reading →

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“DC uprising?”

Posted on 2021-01-07 by TPOL Nathan

Before and after teaching class last night, I heard the news. Though not official until 0300 ET this morning, it was clear that The Donald’s defeat was certain. That creepy, sleepy Uncle Joe is now going to be Massa in … Continue reading →

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The first cyber-civil-war?

Posted on 2021-01-07 by TPOL Nathan

Merriam-Webster defines cyberwarfare as “the use of computer technology to disrupt the activities of a state or organization, especially the deliberate attacking of information systems for strategic or military purposes.” We have seen that in the 2020 election cycle, and … Continue reading →

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The counter-revolution prepares to ramp up in 2021

Posted on 2021-01-06 by TPOL Nathan

Welcome to 2021 – although many are praying it will be better than the Annus Horribis that was 2021, many have their doubts. So hold on to your Happy New Year cheer: you are going to need it. With just … Continue reading →

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Time to defy them MORE

Posted on 2021-01-05 by TPOL Nathan

In the Imperial Governorate of Santa Fe, formerly the State of New Mexico, the Empress is ticked. That’s good – great! But more is needed. She is so ticked, in fact, that (according to KOAT-TV) she has issued a decree … Continue reading →

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An appeal – secession is necessary

Posted on 2021-01-01 by TPOL Nathan

It is clear that the leftists are in the catbird’s seat, as we enter 2021. The “fight” against the Pandemic is a leftist’s dream. It has no doubt advanced the timetable for the national (and world) domination they have been … Continue reading →

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End of cities – end of civilization?

Posted on 2020-12-31 by TPOL Nathan

The days are short and dark. Over at Agora, Jim Rickard has published his end-of-year commentary. Here is his blurb from his frequent email. The End Of Cities Means The End Of Economic Growth. We’re Getting There We’ve all seen … Continue reading →

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Does the fate of the Republic depend on Georgia?

Posted on 2020-12-30 by TPOL Nathan

To listen to the politicians, the talk shows, the pundits, and the news stories, you would certainly think so. Depending on your political stance, the future of the Fifty States rests on the voters (legal, illegal, absent, mail-in, walk-in, and … Continue reading →

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Posting #2000 – The Price of Liberty – Paying the price

Posted on 2020-12-29 by TPOL Nathan

If I am counting right, this is the 2,000th commentary published by Lady Susan (Mama Liberty) and Nathan and other writers on TPOL since we moved to WordPress. And more than 3,500 total on all platforms. Everyone associated with TPOL … Continue reading →

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The nasty nature of the minimum wage and other do-gooder ideas

Posted on 2020-12-28 by TPOL Nathan

I was recently reminded of a point made by esteemed economist (the late) Walter E. Williams, concerning the impact of the minimum wage laws on young black Americans’ employment. At the time he wrote, black youth employment was four times … Continue reading →

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