Category Archives: Short Takes

“WE WILL NOT COMPLY”

Posted on 2023-09-07 by TPOL Nathan

Our commentary “Take the pledge?” about Eric Peters’ suggestion of a no-mask pledge for politicians received a number of on-the-record and off-site comments. One in particular from “Dave” has a great suggestion: let local business know that attempts to enforce … Continue reading →

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New round of beer (flu) for everyone coming!

Posted on 2023-09-02 by TPOL Nathan

In the interests of protecting our readers from the new, even more deadly variant of the CCP or COVID-19 SARS-2 (whatever you want to call it) pandemic phase, we suggest you post this warning graphic in various convenient locations as … Continue reading →

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Biden to imitate Canadian “beer ban” soon?

Posted on 2023-08-26 by TPOL Nathan

The New York Post was one of several papers to announce that Uncle Joe’s “alcohol czar” is pushing the FedGov to adopt “recommendations” that Americans limit themselves to two beers a week. Who’d a thunk it? Uncle Joe’s regime has … Continue reading →

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The hit dog barks

Posted on 2023-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

An article appeared at Breitbart on Tuesday about the National Review deigning to do a review of rural Virginian Oliver Anthony’s very popular “Rich Man North of Richmond” song attacking almost everything beloved of the political and media establishment. Dear. … Continue reading →

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Trial? We don’t need no stinkin’ trial.

Posted on 2023-08-17 by TPOL Nathan

So a pair of “conservative legal scholars” seem to be stating clearly according to a recent MSN article, These august gentlemen argue that there is “abundant evidence” that Trump engaged in an insurrection, citing his efforts to change vote counts … Continue reading →

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Trigger warning

Posted on 2023-08-12 by TPOL Nathan

A cute, funny picture, right? Unless you were also to launch a screed against certain people or institutions, that is.

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A humorous glance into the future? Maybe…

Posted on 2023-07-30 by TPOL Nathan

Assuming there is still an advertising industry, fedgov or State governments, and radio/TV/internet in a decade or so, a nameless friend suggests you might hear or see this advertising: Radio/television ad script, dated 30 July 2033: Did you or a … Continue reading →

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Get a good night’s sleep!

Posted on 2022-11-08 by TPOL Nathan

This 2022 election night is going to be a long one. (Aren’t they all?) Keep in mind that staying up later and later to see who and what won will not change the results a single bit. Unless you have … Continue reading →

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Hard times a-comin’?

Posted on 2022-07-12 by TPOL Nathan

“At the end of our rope.” “The straw that broke the camel’s back.” “Enough is enough.” Do these saying seem to resemble your life today? My life today? The lives of many Americans who are lovers of liberty in this … Continue reading →

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