Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

The hammer comes down in New York City

Posted on 2020-04-01 by TPOL Nathan

“Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” (Lord Acton’s dictim) This has proven true time and time again, and once more we are seeing that in the “Land of the (Once) Free” (TM) and the “Home of the (No-longer) Brave.” … Continue reading →

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Musing about populism

Posted on 2020-03-31 by TPOL Nathan

My recent commentary, “The Bloomberg File,” prompted Tom Knapp and I into a brief discussion regarding populism. (Or if you prefer, “Populism.”) Tom pointed out that the only true populist was a libertarian; implying that true populism is libertarianism. I … Continue reading →

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Are we reaching the end of “The United States of America” now?

Posted on 2020-03-30 by TPOL Nathan

Over the weekend, the panic over the novel coronavirus has continued to ramp up. Among the current trends: more governors are starting to close the borders of their states. Here is a list of those claimed to be doing so:

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The cost of panic

Posted on 2020-03-29 by TPOL Nathan

The news this last week has been filled with Congress passing a “stimulus and disaster response bill” that has a price tag of $6.2 TRILLION dollars (admitted by Trump, although Congress claimed it to be “merely” $2.2 trillion). The entire … Continue reading →

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Good news on Beer Flu

Posted on 2020-03-28 by TPOL Nathan

Bad as the novel coronavirus and the pandemic are, government actions and the panicked reaction of millions of people are making matters worse. At the same time, there is good news: The coronavirus IS destroyed by ultraviolet light. Coronavirus is … Continue reading →

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Extinguishing the light

Posted on 2020-03-27 by TPOL Nathan

Friday, 27 March 2020 – indeed a day of shame, for which we will pay for a very long time, both figuratively and literally. For years, I have believed and stated that the American Republic is dead. Those who disagreed … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 treatment found?

Posted on 2020-03-25 by TPOL Nathan

Important news about treatment for COVID-19 – Please share By Roger McCaffrey, shared by Tom Woods Hydroxychloroquine, used in combination with Zithromax (and without), is being tested in several key medical centers right now for COVID-19. That is virtually an … Continue reading →

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Baker's Dozen (TM) reasons to be armed during the Coronavirus panic

Posted on 2020-03-25 by TPOL Nathan

Things are not going well, if not as bad as too many people are saying. However, too many people are still panicking about owning or having their neighbors owning guns for self-defense. Here are thirteen reasons to be armed (that … Continue reading →

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The Navajo Nation and other places of panic

Posted on 2020-03-22 by TPOL Nathan

The Navajo Nation Council urges tribal members “not to panic.” Apparently, the Council is panicking for the people, according to the Cortez Journal, as 14 people have tested positive (no deaths).  Although not as draconian as California or Telluride and … Continue reading →

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Worshipping false gods – more than ever

Posted on 2020-03-22 by TPOL Nathan

Last month, we “celebrated” President’s Day here in the Fifty States. In January, we “celebrated” Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Fifty States. And we should not forget the non-federal, but still celebrated St. Valentine’s Day. This last week, … Continue reading →

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