Tag Archives: bread and circuses

More about gambling and the government

Posted on 2026-10-14 by TPOL Nathan

The question is asked, “Why is gambling a political issue for TPOL?” Like everything today, anything that involves liberty, government, and society has a political aspect. But gambling is important politically today for several reasons. One of the greatest matters … Continue reading →

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Modern-day Idolatry – Bread and Circuses – and More

Posted on 2020-02-02 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. It is also Groundhog Day. And it is the day before the official start of 2020 Political Circus – supposedly to elect the next Massa. And three days before Senate Impeachment Vote Wednesday. They are … Continue reading →

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The Game of Thrones – Ami edition, 2019-2020

Posted on 2019-12-21 by TPOL Nathan

Let me start by sharing a few words from Simon Black, speaking of abuse of power in so many ways: Presidents do it. Cabinet secretaries do it. Senators and Members of Congress do it. And it’s all abuse. Terrible, terrible … Continue reading →

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Football and freedom

Posted on 2017-10-02 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Although not particularly interesting to me personally, I have watched from the sidelines (pun intended) this entire brouhaha concerning kneeling instead of standing for the national anthem before sports events, especially football games. It seems an incredibly … Continue reading →

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Government services?

Posted on 2016-10-07 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton A quick follow-up note on my column a while back on stupidity in and out of government. “Tyler Durdan” over at ZeroHedge has “nine weird things” about the NYC-NJ bombing guy and situation that are very much … Continue reading →

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