Broken judicial and government system near collapse?

In State after State, and in DC, we hear more and more about really incredible, stupid actions and demands. By special interest groups, politicians, bureaucrats, and big businesses. Many of these actions and much of the rhetoric are incomprehensible from the point of view of lovers of liberty. Often they seem to be based on poor information, unfounded fears, and sometimes, just plain spite. Because we as a people and as States have given all these groups (the “elite”) so much power, such actions harm us both directly and indirectly. There are almost always economic and “daily living” consequences.

A correspondent shared the following comments which triggered some of these thoughts:

From SMOKE SIGNALS:

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Guest column: Future news by Simon Black

We here at TPOL just enjoyed reading this: lots of weird ideas, no? Enjoy!

December 8, 2025: US Supreme Court rules 21-6 to uphold Life Sentence for Donald Trump

After a mysterious pneumonia began spreading in China beginning in late 2023, media outlets such as the New York TimesWashington Post, CNN, and MSNBC all adamantly claimed— based on information disseminated by Chinese government and the WHO— that the new virus affected children the most, and that the death rate would be more than 20%.

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Speaking of education … ban the nasty stuff!

Courtesy of a correspondent from the ever-deeper blue Colorado:

Preschool Regs: Wow, how surprising that government funding for “private” preschools has brought new government regulations of them. Here is an indicative line from the CPR report: “There was also a last-minute save for hot chocolate on special occasions. In the interest of preventing childhood obesity and cavities, there is a ban on hot chocolate and chocolate milk in preschools.”

The regulation specifically includes both public and private preschools.

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What is going on? Politics 2024

Thursday, 8 February 2024, was a momentous day in American politics.

In front of the Nine Nazgul (SCOTUS), lawyers argued over Colorado and Maine trying to ban THe Donald from their ballots in November: denying the functioning of the “democracy” they supposedly prize and worship. Recently, a court has rejected a Trump lawsuit saying there is “no compelling reason” to proceed.

At the same time, a special prosecutor released the findings regarding Uncle Joe’s mishandling of classified documents after leaving Blair House (the VPOTUS’ official residence). The conclusion? No charges to be filed. At least part of the reason? Boiled down, the man is too out of it (senile?) to understand what he was (and is) doing.

Both (or all!) sides of the political dogfight that is 2024 are ticked off about these events, piled on top of past ones, especially since the campaign season officially began. And it seems that the three-ring circle is going to have to move to a bigger tent: five or six rings, at least.

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Education and liberty

Publisher’s note: We at TOPL will be on the road to NM, CO, UT, and elsewhere on business later this month, and may put publishing on hold for a few days, or run some oldies but goodies! Thanks for your patience.


Here at TPOL we constantly emphasize the importance of education for lovers of liberty and those who advocate for liberty.

Tom Woods and others pointed out the impact as we start February. “Elite” Ivy League graduates were asked, is there too much individual liberty, too much government control, or a good balance between the two. Here in the Fifty States.

The numbers are telling: 55% said “too much” individual liberty, 30% thought there was a good balance, and a mere 15% said there was too much government control. In contrast, ordinary American voters reversed the numbers. A good 57% said there was too much government control and only 16% claimed there was too much individual liberty.

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Yet another historic achievement now declared evil

The building of the United States into a superpower, as well as a confederation stretching from Atlantic to Pacific, was the result of many actions and factors. Perhaps one of the greatest was the construction of several transcontinental railroads, starting with the Union Pacific/Central Pacific completed in 1869, at Promontory Point, Utah. Railroads continue a vital role in the American economy.

Now in Utah, the US Forest Service (USFS) had been pressured into revoking a permit to build a new railroad which everyone agrees would help Utah and all the States in many ways. Including economic, environmental, and safety improvements.

As reported here, the proposed railroad is condemned as being dangerous and detrimental to the environment (including the Colorado River), the local AmerInd nation (the Northern or Unita-Ouray Ute Tribe), and – get this – residents of the Gulf Coast. (That is the Gulf of Mexico, as in the Louisiana and Texas coasts.) The 88-mile-long railroad would go through 12 miles of presently “roadless” US National Forest System lands.

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War drums beating louder

Even while people are talking about a potential shooting war in Texas, we have to realize that wars across the world are killing thousands and destroying billions of dollars of property. And the fear and panic over this combat (and threatened combat) is ramping up. Indeed, some people seem to be promoting more wars.

Consider this list and what we see in today’s madness (according to many).

The list of current and seemingly expanding conflicts grows:

  1. Russo-Ukraine War
  2. Second Yom Kippur War (Hamas versus Israel in Gaza)
  3. Israeli-Lebanese War
  4. Yemen Civil War with Saudi intervention
  5. Mexican-Cartel War
  6. Syrian Civil War with various foreign meddling
  7. US/UK war against Iran-backed groups in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen after attacks in Red Sea and Jordan

Threatened wars (some in which there has already been fighting):

  1. Chinese invasion of Taiwan
  2. Chinese-Filippino-Vietnamese fight over South China Sea
  3. Iran-Pakistan War
  4. Pakistan-India War (what – third or fourth?)
  5. India-China War with possible Bhutan, Nepal, etc. involvement
  6. West Bank-Israeli war
  7. Turkei-Kurds (and Armenia?)
  8. Armenia
  9. Caucaucus (Azerbaijan, Georgia, etc.)
  10. Venezuela-Guyana
  11. Baltic Republics (NATO) – Russia
  12. Poland-Belarus-Russia
  13. US-Iran
  14. DC-Texas? (and up to 25 other States? See recent Newsweek propaganda piece)

That is, we have to admit, quite a list. And we’ve probably overlooked a few. Some of these threatened wars are already seeing combat operations: all seem to be preparing for serious war.

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The significance and history of the Gonzales Flag

Last Friday, we posted commentary about the news that last week, the Texas National Guard began flying the Gonzales Flag (under the Stars and Stripes) in front of their headquarters in Austin, long capital of the Lone Star Republic and now the Lone Star State.

It’s a slogan of defiance against government tyranny. It has roots in antiquity that continues to inspire freedom-loving and liberty-loving people today. This English updating of the Greek (Spartan) molṑn labé (meaning “come and take them”) triggers strong emotions. It is a powerful challenge to would-be gun grabbers – tyrants however they came to office. Seeking to steal arms from people must not ever come without a dear cost. For the Texian rebels in the embattled town of Gonzales, these words were not mere tough talk. They were words the Texians were willing to die for. Not because their little cannon was any great shakes, but for the principle behind it.

TPOL summarizes what Ammo.com writes about its history:

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Preparing for the 2024 presidential elections

Hey, it worked in 2020, right?

If elections made any difference, they wouldn’t let us vote!

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What changed? Graphic on government overreach

Baah?

Or bah! Humbug!??

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