Category Archives: Short Takes

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 →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Image of liberty, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged alternative media, artificial intelligence, election campaigns, elections, Mainstream Media, NIMBY, orange bad guy, politics 2026, propaganda | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Ideas for liberty, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged confused young people, Lies, lies and more lies, more lies, NGOs, non-government organizations, non-profits, spreading confusion | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Humor, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged capitalism, free markets, labels, Mainstream Media, political systems, Socialism, socio-economic systems | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged chaos, Communism, food, government-ruined enterprise, New York, NYC, riots, self-defense, small business, Socialism | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Nathan's Rants, Short Takes | Tagged Connecticut, constitution, family intervention, government control, home school, homeschooling, permission slips, Threats to liberty | Leave a comment

6 July 2026, the 251st anniversary of…

Posted on 2026-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

Americans did not break their ties with Britain without first trying to mend the situation, nearly a few year before the gauntlet (the Declaration of Independence) was thrown down. Continue reading →