Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

“A republican form of government” and presidential powers

Posted on 2020-05-25 by TPOL Nathan

Last Thursday and Friday, The Donald declared that States which failed to allow their residents religious freedom by denying their right to assemble and do other things that are matters of religion were wrong. On Friday he commanded America’s governors … Continue reading →

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In some ways, the Lockdown is backfiring

Posted on 2020-05-24 by TPOL Nathan

Let’s talk about schools and guns – favorite topics of both Mama Liberty and myself.

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A Baker’s Dozen (TM) examples of media lies and politician worship

Posted on 2020-05-23 by TPOL Nathan

Look, we all know the media lies. This has become an increasing problem, a deep embarrassment to many publishers, editors, and others (usually retired) as the powermongers and the pitifully uneducated modern “professionals” move into the business. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Insanity: an example of the bureaucratic, statist, nanny, and authoritarian mindset

Posted on 2020-05-22 by TPOL Nathan

Thanks to Miquel for finding this. Just in time for Memorial Day. Kipling described this insanity just over a century ago, in his poem, The Gods of the Copybook Headings. Definitely worth reading.

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Fiction: Incident on Main Street

Posted on 2020-05-22 by TPOL Nathan

A short story set in the near future It had been a long day. I was tired and frustrated with computer problems, dealing with angry and abusive customers of my bank on the phone, and being cooped up.  I had … Continue reading →

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The “People’s State” of Virginia

Posted on 2020-05-21 by TPOL Nathan

May I suggest more truth be shown by the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia:

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Lockdown Rebellion – Battlelines harden

Posted on 2020-05-20 by TPOL Nathan

It has been two months, now, and more. Since the middle of March, the fear and panic of the pandemic have turned the low-key police state existing in ALL of Fifty States (this new American imperium) into a far harsher … Continue reading →

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News from the front lines of the Lockdown Rebellion (and some funnies)

Posted on 2020-05-19 by TPOL Nathan

Even New Mexicans have a rebellious streak: although they are far too tolerant of the tyrannical edicts of their Dictator Lujan Graham. Her latest royal decree last week ordered everyone to wear masks whenever outside, as part of the “Stage … Continue reading →

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What is a dictator?

Posted on 2020-05-17 by TPOL Nathan

Following up “What is a tyrant?” The dictionary tells us DICTATOR  a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force; a person who behaves in an autocratic way; (in ancient Rome) a chief … Continue reading →

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Private tyranny – less evil than “public” or “government” tyranny?

Posted on 2020-05-15 by TPOL Nathan

For years, I (like Mama Liberty) have defended the rights of private business – whether a sole proprietor, a partnership, or a corporation. Those rights include who they are willing to do business with, what they allow to be done … Continue reading →

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