Tag Archives: Bill of Rights

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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Belated Bill of Rights Day greetings

Posted on December 15, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

On 15 December 1791, 233 years ago, the eleven-article US Bill of Rights was adopted as a unit. It is a collection of mutually-supporting limitations on the powers of the Federal Government to act as an agent for the united … Continue reading →

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Where we stand in mid-2024

Posted on July 25, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

It is still only a few weeks into Anno Libertatus 248, and just 233 years ago, the following document (unmarked up, of course) was produced. With very high hopes. Today, the mark-ups show that document is increasingly “null and void.” … Continue reading →

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The US Bill of Rights – R.I.P.?

Posted on December 14, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Friday 15 December 2023 is Bill of Rights day in the States. Let us think not just about honoring or commemorating it. Let us enforce it and not let it die. Continue reading →

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Our personal security – some further thoughts

Posted on July 31, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed the Fourth Article of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution. It is pretty simple: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and … Continue reading →

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Fear, hatred, raw power, and other “virtues” of government

Posted on July 30, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

During a couple of days on the road, we here at The Price of Liberty are watchning an example of the evils of government right here in South Dakota. In a panicked response to angry activists and people, the Oglala … Continue reading →

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The Republicans’ war on the Bill of Rights

Posted on April 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

In the three-part discussion of how the Democratic Party and their minions attack each and every part of the American Bill of Rights, TPOL promised we’d NOT forget that the GOP is just as much committed to that same goal. … Continue reading →

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The Democrats’ war on the Bill of Rights, Part C

Posted on April 14, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As we have looked at the first seven articles of the Bill of Rights – and how the Democrats are attacking them, this last commentary may be a wee bit shorter. Still, we have to remember that both Republicans and … Continue reading →

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The Democrats’ war on the Bill of Rights, Part B

Posted on April 13, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Note: Although this commentary attacks the Democratic Party, much of its membership, leadership, and supporters, please do NOT think that the Republican Party (the GOP), its leadership, much of its membership, and its supporters do NOT have … Continue reading →

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The Democrats’ war on the Bill of Rights, Part A

Posted on April 12, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Note: Although this commentary attacks the Democratic Party, much of its membership, leadership, and supporters, please do NOT think that the Republican Party (the GOP), its leadership, much of its membership, and its supporters do NOT have their own war … Continue reading →

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