Tag Archives: China

Does anyone know why?

Posted on August 13, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

As we here at TPOL have been researching and writing commentary the last several days, an interesting question (or group of questions) came up. The first regards Dr. Faucet (we know, his name is really Fauci – but this isn’t … Continue reading →

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The China dilemma

Posted on June 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A good many observers tell us that the People’s Republic of China is on its last legs. That a combination of demographics and the centralization and massive cult of personality of Xi are leading inevitably to a complete collapse. Some … Continue reading →

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The threat of China – real or a boogey man?

Posted on February 5, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

China has been an enemy of the FedGov – and actually, almost all Americans – for a long time. For a while, the States were lumped together with Britain and the nasty nature of the Opium Wars and the UK’s … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for total war?

Posted on October 25, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Not just a catchy computer game name, “total war” is a common name for an extreme version of war between nation-states, or even between nations and “unconventional combatants” – rebels, revolutionists, even corporations and religious groups. Most people equate “nuclear … Continue reading →

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Will a civil war or war between American States lead to world collapse?

Posted on December 29, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A recent MSN offering, republished from The Hill, about how China is trying to pick the next American president, included this little tidbit: America’s foes hope to foment domestic clashes to such an intense degree that the tensions will approach … Continue reading →

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One more nail in the coffin of the FedGov

Posted on November 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 17 November 2023, yet another “CR” (continuing resolution) extends Uncle Joe’s spending and borrowing spree for another few weeks. A “clean CR” – we see it as yet another dirty example of the uncontrollable lust of Congress and the … Continue reading →

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Three-front war? Or four?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

More and more libertarians are pointing out that the current regime of Uncle Joe seems to be trying to pull Americans into three different wars: a three-front war. We have the obvious intervention and de-facto alliance with corrupt Ukraine against … Continue reading →

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It ain’t news – but it is another piece of the puzzle

Posted on September 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Here we are, three and a half years after the pandemic (beer flu) and the Pandemic Panic. But we still are trying to get the puzzle put together. Not just what happened, but why? Several folks – libertarian or leaning … Continue reading →

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Is Sacramento channeling Benedict Arnold?

Posted on August 16, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The most famous traitor in American history is probably Major General Benedict Arnold, a rising star in the Continental Army who switched sides and joined the Loyalist forces fighting for King George III and the Brits in the American War … Continue reading →

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Chinese balloons and the warfare-welfare state

Posted on February 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

As of Friday night, we have now “enjoyed” two episodes of “oh, ooh, China boogeyman is here” drama. First, of course, the balloon drifting across the full width of North America, starting in Alaska, passing over Montana, Missouri, and then … Continue reading →

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