Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

What do we face? Migrants = mercenaries?

Posted on 2024-08-26 by TPOL Nathan

A reader and correspondent (and long-term friend and sister in faith) shared one of Bob Livingston’s postings, by Brandon Smith, which you can read here. We here at TPOL are unsure exactly who this Brandon Smith is – there are … Continue reading →

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Hmmm. A year ago? Confirmed?

Posted on 2024-08-25 by TPOL Nathan

This cartoon appeared a year ago online. Does it seem to be prophetic? Sorting through some photos, our staff found this one. We realize we’ve not heard much about Dear Leader or Great President Kim Jong Un recently. And then, … Continue reading →

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If voting made a difference…

Posted on 2024-08-23 by TPOL Nathan

… they would not let us have the vote. Of course, we have to remember words attributed to Uncle Joe (Stalin’s): Я считаю, что совершенно неважно, кто и как будет в партии голосовать; но вот что чрезвычайно важно, это кто … Continue reading →

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Lies: Russo-Ukrainian War

Posted on 2024-08-22 by TPOL Nathan

Well… The media is telling us that the 14-day long offensive by the Ukrainian armed forces into Russia itself is a turning point in the war. Right. Let us take a quick look. At risk of antagonizing some readers and … Continue reading →

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None of the Above – Election for Massa 2024

Posted on 2024-08-21 by TPOL Nathan

Received a text message here at TPOL today: I’m not going to play games anymore, friend. This is the most important election year ever. President Trump, America-First Patriots, and I need you to verify your voter profile right now. >>  … Continue reading →

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Western civilization is nearing collapse. What replaces it?

Posted on 2024-08-20 by TPOL Nathan

On 30 January 2023 – 18 months ago – TPOL published a column entitled “Western civilization is falling. What next?” Since then, we have endured more and more impacts to the civilization and various members (nations) in it. Including the … Continue reading →

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The mouse that roared?

Posted on 2024-08-19 by TPOL Nathan

Some readers may be familiar with the book by that name, written by Leonard Wibberly in 1955, or at least the later movie. Well, today’s commentary isn’t about the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, or even the satirical comic send-up of … Continue reading →

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2024 presidential election – why bother?

Posted on 2024-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: We ran an earlier version of this commentary back on 11 April 2023. and with the election now just 2+ months away, thought it worth revisiting! As elections go, the past 17 months have been one of the … Continue reading →

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Anarchist Guest Column by David Lipscomb

Posted on 2024-08-16 by TPOL Nathan

Man Refused To Be Governed By God The following is an excerpt from the book, Civil Government: Its Origin, Mission, and Destiny, and the Christian’s Relation to It, by David Lipscomb. Lipscomb was a gospel preacher in the last half of … Continue reading →

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Liberty, the Bible and society

Posted on 2024-08-15 by TPOL Nathan

Readers of these commentaries know that the entire staff of TPOL are both libertarians (anarchists) and followers of Christ Jesus (Christians). We know that many people of faith, and many lovers of liberty do not believe the two concepts are … Continue reading →

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