Tag Archives: Civil War

What are people scared of? (Guest column)

Posted on April 6, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

This was the question a friend asked a correspondent of ours, a few days ago: ‘Why are people scared to the point where they are buying up all the guns and ammo in the USA? Marty Bugg’s reply is worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Guest commentary | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Defeating the enemies of liberty

Posted on February 23, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Maybe I am just being sensitive, but it seems that in the past few months, rhetoric has ramped up on both sides of the Great Divide in American politics. Actually, ALL sides of the multiple divides of political thought and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

What can be done to unify the Fifty States?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

In a recent commentary, we discussed the irreparable nature of the division of the once proud and strong federation called the United States of America. I suggested that any actions that could reunite – unify – these States are anathema … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Irrepairable – no union, no republic, no “democracy”

Posted on January 17, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

As the aftermath of last week’s “protest” at and in the Capitol continues to reverberate around us, more and more people are asking the equivalent of “are all these aftershocks?” But a few are asking, “Is all of this, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Internal trust – going away here in the Fifty States

Posted on January 14, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

The events of the 2020 election season now appear to be behind us. (Well, I can hope, right?) The other wing of the Boot-on-Your-Neck Party, out of power (mostly) for four years, now has the baton firmly in their hand. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Guest Posting – A view from the Great Plains on our current situation

Posted on January 13, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

I am providing, without significant comments, this lengthy column by Margaret Figert. Margaret is a retired weekly newspaper publisher and editor. Her paper was located in the Sicangu (Lakota) Nation on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota on the Nebraska … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Guest commentary | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The first cyber-civil-war?

Posted on January 7, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Merriam-Webster defines cyberwarfare as “the use of computer technology to disrupt the activities of a state or organization, especially the deliberate attacking of information systems for strategic or military purposes.” We have seen that in the 2020 election cycle, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The counter-revolution prepares to ramp up in 2021

Posted on January 6, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Welcome to 2021 – although many are praying it will be better than the Annus Horribis that was 2021, many have their doubts. So hold on to your Happy New Year cheer: you are going to need it. With just … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Trust in these Fifty States

Posted on October 11, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

In his 2008 book “The Last Centurion,” John Ringo has (a la Heinlein) a lot of sociopolitical and even “history and moral philosophy” discussions by the fictional narrator/writer, “Bandit Six.” One of those is a discussion on trust in societies. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

People and organizations are working and planning for chaos

Posted on October 10, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Today, these Fifty States are in the midst of a civil war: a cultural conflict growing more vicious by the day. Politics, though only a part of it, is nevertheless a critical front. The 2020 election may be the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary on the News, Nathan's Rants | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments