Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

Government works so well!

Posted on 2026-06-01 by TPOL Nathan

Do we really understand what governments do well? For many, it should be an eye-opening, and liberating piece of knowledge. Continue reading →

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Liberty and freedom – so easily lost

Posted on 2026-05-27 by TPOL Nathan

A Northern Irish preacher convicted of “illegally” preaching from John 3:16 demonstrates how easily liberty and freedom are lost, with the excuse being the liberty stolen from other people because he read the Bible out loud in the wrong place. Continue reading →

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Casualties of war

Posted on 2026-05-26 by TPOL Nathan

The American military dead honored yesterday in Memorial Day are far from the only casualties of war. Let us remember all those who died in wars with or within these States. Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2026 – a few thoughts

Posted on 2026-05-24 by TPOL Nathan

Memorial Day – what is it all about? What should it be about? Lovers of liberty need to understand and respond appropriately. Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: what does it matter?

Posted on 2026-05-23 by TPOL Nathan

How much do the “fine points” of the Constitution matter to the cause of liberty. Starting a discussion on this topic, and looking to the future of our children and grandchildren. Continue reading →

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Patriotism and religion

Posted on 2026-05-22 by TPOL Nathan

Whom do churches serve? Their Deity or government? What do they celebrate? Their common faith in their Deity or patriotism? Are these compatible? Continue reading →

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Why isn’t any of this happening?

Posted on 2026-05-21 by TPOL Nathan

Trump made many promises and seemed at first to try and carry them out. But little has been done. Why? Ideas are presented. Continue reading →

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Put not our trust in princes (or anyone else in power)

Posted on 2026-05-20 by TPOL Nathan

Kings, no less than slaves or the poor or middle-class folk, should heed the biblical advice to avoid trusting those in power. Even those who seem to have less power! Continue reading →

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Defending free speech?

Posted on 2026-05-19 by TPOL Nathan

TPOL does not view criticizing someone for what they say as being against free speech. Indeed, the right to criticize someone else’s speech is to be as protected as the liberty of the original speaker. Continue reading →

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More on water

Posted on 2026-05-18 by TPOL Nathan

Politicians, media, and business all have a vested interest in scaring people about water, water pollution, water shortages, and such things. We need to beware the peddlers of doom. Continue reading →

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