Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

The Colorado dilemma?

Posted on 2024-11-13 by TPOL Nathan

Colorado is considered a “Blue State” today – having voted against the GOP and Trump in the last three elections. And with the State GOP in seemingly permanent disarray, and a frankly worthless LP; the General Assembly (both houses) is … Continue reading →

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Dems and other cannibals

Posted on 2024-11-10 by TPOL Nathan

Cannibals, we all know, eat their own kind – even if they do not see that particular individual on the BBQ to be “fully human.” Consider Alferd Packer of Colorado gold rush fame. According to the local newspaper, the judge’s … Continue reading →

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Ancient government no different than the modern version

Posted on 2024-11-09 by TPOL Nathan

As we listen today to the media-inspired and politician-encouraged screams of how Americans’ rights have been taken away, how women are property and a hideous military (well, fascist) dictatorship has descended upon the American people? What are we to think? … Continue reading →

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An American Spring?

Posted on 2024-11-08 by TPOL Nathan

Bad as The Donald is, we cannot help but be grateful that Kammie the Commie is going to have to pack up and move further than the few blocks from Blair House to the White House come January. Yes, we … Continue reading →

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Cannabis producers take a beating across the country

Posted on 2024-11-07 by TPOL Nathan

One of the major issues in the States in which almost all libertarians disagree with most conservatives and a fair number of “liberals” (progressives or Regressives) is prohibition of cannabis (marijuana). Advocates of legalization had high hopes for 2024. Those … Continue reading →

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Hi! Are you still out there? Alive? Good!

Posted on 2024-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

As you read this, it is now at least 24 hours since the polls closed on “the most important election in our lifetimes” according to pundits and celebrities of all political flavors. Whether we believe that or not, whether all … Continue reading →

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The evil of the secret ballot

Posted on 2024-11-05 by TPOL Nathan

Welcome to these States in 2024. As election day is now underway from Maine to Hawaii, we are seeing the consequences of thousands of actions across the entire length of American history. At this point, despite bold claims from people … Continue reading →

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Looking to Tuesday 5 NOV 2024

Posted on 2024-11-02 by TPOL Nathan

A quick few ideas and reminders: If only we could just walk away! Oh for “NONE OF THE ABOVE!” To say nothing of the talkng heads, editorials, letters to the editor, and the protesters! If voting made any difference they … Continue reading →

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Is DC facing a new “Sagebrush Rebellion” in 2024-2025?

Posted on 2024-11-01 by TPOL Nathan

The Cowboy State Daily, a Wyoming alternative media outlet that produces much of its own content, reports an effort by Wyoming officials to support a Utah lawsuit that could result in 200 million acres of FedGov land in the West … Continue reading →

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“A wall of separation” or something else?

Posted on 2024-10-31 by TPOL Nathan

Warning: this commentary may not be seen as fully agreeing with Libertarian dogma. At least not minarchist dogma. We constantly are told, by virtually all sides of the political diamond (see below) that the US Constitution prohibits a wide variety … Continue reading →

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