Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

The Bloomberg File

Posted on 2020-02-13 by TPOL Nathan

I understand that Michael Bloomberg is an incredible businessman. Better than Donald Trump. Ahead of Warren Buffet. Superior to George Soros. Heads above Bill Gates. More savvy than Elon Musk. He’s worth billions and billions. Apparently made “on his own.” … Continue reading →

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After China, who is next?

Posted on 2020-02-11 by TPOL Nathan

The inevitability of the new “Beer Flu” (coronavirus) coming to the Fifty States is obvious. It will spread to many other places worldwide. As discussed in the last commentary, I’ve studined up on the 1918-1919 influenza epidemic, and the way it … Continue reading →

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Thugs just gotta be thugs

Posted on 2020-02-10 by TPOL Nathan

In Florida, it is clear that government-run, tax-funded schools have nearly ultimate power over the children and teens confined (literally) to their care. As reported here, back in December a high school student, after leaving off a friend at school, … Continue reading →

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Red China’s desperate condition

Posted on 2020-02-09 by TPOL Nathan

As the “Beer Flu” continues to kill more and more Chinese people, and tens of thousands grow sick, the situation of Mainland China grows more dire by the hour. Serious now, all China’s problems seem to be getting worse quickly. … Continue reading →

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“Beer flu” and FEMA camps (revisited)

Posted on 2020-02-08 by TPOL Nathan

For decades, I’ve been hearing and reading rumors and tales of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) concentration and re-education camps across the Fifty States. Some have mapped hundreds of locations. Now, the fears of new corona virus (nicknamed “Beer Flu” … Continue reading →

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Vicious, indeed

Posted on 2020-02-07 by TPOL Nathan

The week gets nastier, indeed. While I’ve no doubt this sort of thing happens all the time on modern American campuses, it is still rather blatant. It shows the growing incivility and outright hostility on campus. This Twitter posting shows … Continue reading →

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Now it gets nasty

Posted on 2020-02-07 by TPOL Nathan

I am sure most of us know that old addage: “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt,” usually said by mothers in some form. I’m told it originally came from Rome: “It’s all fun and games until someone … Continue reading →

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Brexit – what next? The fall of democracy.

Posted on 2020-02-06 by TPOL Nathan

Just as Stalingrad was the beginning of the beginning of the end of the Third Reich, is Brexit the beginning of the beginning of the end for the European Union? The Third Reich began with Hitler’s election (leading the National … Continue reading →

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Not ready for prime time?

Posted on 2020-02-04 by TPOL Nathan

I woke this morning to the usual news reports of crime and stupidity this morning from various parts of the Black Hills and the Four Corners. And to the Politico headline “Iowa is Dead.” For once, I might agree with … Continue reading →

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Playing games

Posted on 2020-02-03 by TPOL Nathan

Now, I didn’t watch that football game yesterday – or even keep up with it by smartphone or radio. Later in the evening I heard that the teams were tied at halftime, but one team (the Kansas City Injun Leaders?) … Continue reading →

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