Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Modern-day Idolatry – Bread and Circuses – and More

Posted on 2020-02-02 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. It is also Groundhog Day. And it is the day before the official start of 2020 Political Circus – supposedly to elect the next Massa. And three days before Senate Impeachment Vote Wednesday. They are … Continue reading →

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Crisis in Virginia – opportunities and dangers

Posted on 2020-02-01 by TPOL Nathan

On Friday, 31 JAN 2020, the House of Delegates in Richmond ignored the vicious intimidation by an armed mob of 22,000 people, many from out of state, who filled the city with their hatred and lawlessness for most of Monday, … Continue reading →

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Once upon a time… no more

Posted on 2020-01-31 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday was part 1 of this commentary. Today? How life has changed from fifty or sixty years ago. And not all due to technology. Today? You dispose of what does not work or when you get the latest gadget. You … Continue reading →

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Once upon a time… a look back

Posted on 2020-01-30 by TPOL Nathan

Part 1 of 2 parts When I was growing up (late 1950’s and 1960s), things were different.

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Is China still a Communist nation?

Posted on 2020-01-28 by TPOL Nathan

As China once again is in the news – thanks to the coronavirus and the recent Phase I trade deal – let us look at that empire a bit more. China is increasingly becoming THE bugbear of American politicians and … Continue reading →

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Commentary #2000 for The Price of Liberty -thoughts on the prices paid

Posted on 2020-01-26 by TPOL Nathan

Today’s commentary is the 2000th published on WordPress, replacing Mama Liberty’s original webzine and going out to the world. Let’s talk a bit about the prices that are paid for liberty: for gaining it, keeping it, and getting it back … Continue reading →

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Liberty and personal responsibility

Posted on 2020-01-25 by TPOL Nathan

Liberty is impossible without responsibility.  Personal responsibility. This is something that Mama Liberty taught and practiced for her entire life.  It is something that I strive to do, even if I feel sometimes as though I’m failing.  True lovers of … Continue reading →

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Government IS abuse

Posted on 2020-01-24 by TPOL Nathan

We constantly complain about the abuse we endure from government. Especially the bureaucratic regulatory agencies and bodies of political appointees and elected officials. Government is supposed to (and claims to) protect us from people who would hurt us, who would … Continue reading →

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After the 2020 elections…

Posted on 2020-01-23 by TPOL Nathan

Let us assume for now that Trump does win the 2020 elections in less than 10 months. That he defeats whatever Regressivist, whether it is Sanders, Biden or Warren (or even H Clinton or M Obama). And that the GOP … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and new prohibitions – implications for the future

Posted on 2020-01-22 by TPOL Nathan

Given 170 years of Progressivism, the century of history of alcohol prohibition, 80 years of (some) drug prohibition, and more, where do we stand in 2020? (This commentary continues the series, with the original postings found Here, Here, and Here.)

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