Category Archives: Short Takes

Guest cartoon #1

Posted on 2026-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

While we are fighting the ravages of floodwaters… Note: Lovers of liberty know that it isn’t just socialism – it is government overall. Whatever it calls itself. Socialism? Just a greedier, more deceptive form. Democratic socialism: two wolves and… no … Continue reading →

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Election nears its end – we hope and pray

Posted on 2026-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

Well, we hope so, and probably will be the end in most States and localities. But… It is with disgust that we are STILL seeing political ads on line both late last night and this morning.

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Special for Halloween 2026 – Time, times, and time again

Posted on 2026-10-31 by TPOL Nathan

We just published a commentary a few minutes ago, but were reminded again that Halloween is right now, as litttle monsters go from house to house (in cities, apparently from apartment to apartment, floor by floor) begging for treats. Despite … Continue reading →

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Yet another reason why government is bad for you, me, and progress

Posted on 2026-10-10 by TPOL Nathan

As we write this, we hear that SpaceX’s first orbital flight of the Starship was not a total success. But not a failure (despite how some have claimed that it was). Good for them. But the entire saga should remind … Continue reading →

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Images to think about

Posted on 2026-10-07 by TPOL Nathan

No doubt you will have seen at least some of these online (or if you are old enough, in a magazine or newspaper, hah!). Think about liberty, promoting liberty, learning to live free, and teaching others have to live free! … Continue reading →

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Media, American style: The Donald and AI

Posted on 2026-09-26 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared some images and memes with us here at TPOL, worth sharing. We note this is generally addressed to “mainstream media” but similar ideas (that is, lies) can be found in alternative media. And of course, “trust us … Continue reading →

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Lies, more lies, and really amazing lies

Posted on 2026-09-14 by TPOL Nathan

An elderly correspondent shared this with TPOL. It isn’t just “young folks” that get confused: Now, we admit (that is us, here at TPOL) that not ALL of these folks are government types. But those who are not in government … Continue reading →

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Basic math and public opinion

Posted on 2026-09-13 by TPOL Nathan

A social media outlet recently reposted this interesting graphic from CNN: All of us here at TPOL are pretty much engineering and science oriented, and that of course, includes math. Even the simple stuff, not just differentials and the like. … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mamdani, count your blessings!

Posted on 2026-09-04 by TPOL Nathan

Over a month ago, the socialist Mayor of NYC, Zohran Mamdani proclaimed that five city-owned (and operated) grocery stores would be built, one in each borough. These stores, he announced to the crowd’s cheers, would sell food at 30% below … Continue reading →

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Liberty lost: the Connecticut situation

Posted on 2026-08-08 by TPOL Nathan

Libertas Coalition and various Homeschoolers groups have shared this unwelcome piece of news with us: “Connecticut has passed the most restrictive homeschool law in the country, and families in every state should understand what’s in it. Starting in 2027, parents … Continue reading →

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