Category Archives: Questions answered

The tyranny of licenses, permits, and permission slips – and trusting without verifying the truth

Posted on December 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Have you, dear reader, seen this or something similar to it? Yes, these are real cases. You can find the details online, just as we at TPOL did. But …

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A quick quiz – and what conclusions can be drawn?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A frequent correspondent who is very much of a mind with us here at TPOL in many, many ways, provides today’s guest commentary: He shares his thoughts triggered by an article by Steve Kirsch: “The PLOS Biology journal editors claim … Continue reading →

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Does anyone know why?

Posted on August 13, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

As we here at TPOL have been researching and writing commentary the last several days, an interesting question (or group of questions) came up. The first regards Dr. Faucet (we know, his name is really Fauci – but this isn’t … Continue reading →

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What kind of leader?

Posted on July 8, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

What kind of leader uses threats to get his way?” This is a question a correspondent asked today. He is an American evangelist in Belgium, and the question was in regards to both domestic and foreign US politics and the … Continue reading →

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May Day + Labor Day? Really…

Posted on May 1, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

There are just a few nations that do not consider May Day – the First Day of May – to be Labor Day, or “International Workers’ Day.” Most of these nations which do not recognize it are English-speaking: Old Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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Constitutional rights and powers – and penalties?

Posted on April 7, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Some yahoo asked a question the other day: “Where in the US Constitution is gun ownership a protected right? I can’t find it. Silly claims aside, let us see at least one answer to that question. Let us compare this … Continue reading →

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The Federal land grab – a quick history (part 1)

Posted on April 4, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A frequently discussed issue in libertarian and free-market anarchist circles regards the fact that there is NOT constitutional power or permission given to the FedGov to own anything except for specific military and naval properties. And that only with the … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on loving liberty

Posted on December 8, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

As a poltical philosophy, libertarianism (also called classical liberalism) is opposed to other political ideas, including but not limited to tyranny, authoritarianism, and intrusive government. There are two major “flavors” of libertarianism: minarchism and anarchism. Most libertarians are minarchists. They … Continue reading →

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None of the Above – Election for Massa 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 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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Will California meet its goal of powering 60 percent of its electricity with renewable energy resources by 2030?

Posted on March 17, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

This question came up on a web site recently, and we here at TPOL thought it worth sharing one of our staff’s responses. Yes, we know that once again we are bashing the People’s Republic of California and the idiots … Continue reading →

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