Category Archives: Nathan’s Rants

More power to the government? Ask Congress.

Posted on 2023-12-15 by TPOL Nathan

The latest National Defense Authorization Act, being herded through Congress months later than it is supposed to be, has a nasty little item buried in it. It is not just a reauthorization of an expiring provision of FISA (Foreign Intelligence … Continue reading →

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The US Bill of Rights – R.I.P.?

Posted on 2023-12-14 by TPOL Nathan

Friday 15 December 2023 is Bill of Rights day in the States. Let us think not just about honoring or commemorating it. Let us enforce it and not let it die. Continue reading →

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Hannukah – looking forward and back

Posted on 2023-12-13 by TPOL Nathan

American and world politics has highlighted a Jewish religious holiday which also has meaning for liberty and independence, and seemingly has revealed significant antisemitic sentiment. Hannukah has lessons for lovers of liberty. Continue reading →

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The FedGov’s attacks on private education

Posted on 2023-12-11 by TPOL Nathan

Fedgov attacks some private and religious schools, but not others. Why? Continue reading →

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Why are American troops in Syria?

Posted on 2023-12-08 by TPOL Nathan

As reposted by ZeroHedge, Senator Rand Paul has joined Representative Matt Gaetz in trying to pass a bill in Congress to force an American withdrawal from Syria. The Associated Press reported back in March that there are about 900 US … Continue reading →

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Looking back 82 years: Conspiracies and complacency at home and abroad

Posted on 2023-12-07 by TPOL Nathan

Who’s telling the truth? Many readers may be familiar with the Tuttle Twins and Connor, the publisher, editor, and author. Please note this is not a recommendation or an advert for Tuttle Twins books etc. But in a recent email, … Continue reading →

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Mob mentality and American Jews – Cowardice

Posted on 2023-12-06 by TPOL Nathan

The refusal of an arts festival committee in Williamsburg, Virginia to allow a scheduled lighting of a menorah for Chanukah on Saturday is an affront to the very existence of that city. And to liberty, not just to the Jews … Continue reading →

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The trouble with taxes and government spending

Posted on 2023-12-05 by TPOL Nathan

Eric Peters, a prolific libertarian writer and auto fanatic (or is it “freak?), had some words regarding governments and true libertarians that are worth thinking about a bit. “And that is why libertarians oppose what the government – and those … Continue reading →

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Is it a good idea to let felons have guns?

Posted on 2023-12-04 by TPOL Nathan

A judge has dared to question the many laws that totally deny Second Amendment rights to felons for life, as being unconstitutional. Continue reading →

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American cities: “organized” chaos?

Posted on 2023-11-30 by TPOL Nathan

We ask why we have chaos in American cities. Is it a planned, intentional condition? Continue reading →

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