Tag Archives: civilization

Customs, traditions, and liberty

Posted on December 31, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Recalling the Wounded Knee massacre this 235th anniversary saw Congress establish a special status for the land on which that occurred, and where the victims are buried. At the same time, it triggered afresh demands by “tribal leaders” to take … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen: Foundations of western civilization – and the threats to them

Posted on November 20, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Western civilization is in danger of a “Final Collapse.” Like cultures, civilizations, societies, nations, and empires before us in the planet’s history, collapse is inevitable. Maybe slowly, maybe much faster than expected or even realized. Even keen observers may not … Continue reading →

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I hope it isn’t catching…

Posted on December 27, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The government of the State of New York seems to have caught some sort of insanity virus. Didn’t know that was a transmittable disease but… Their governor has signed into law a bill “fining” oil and gas and coal companies … Continue reading →

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Submersible coffin not suited for modern Woke “explorers” is it?

Posted on June 27, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Thanks to our colleague Scott for sharing this and giving this commentary a headline. After more than 96 hours in a 22-foot (minivan size) pressure hull more than two miles below the surface, the Coast Guard and Navy report that … Continue reading →

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The tragic, fatal illness of San Francisco

Posted on May 30, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Elon Musk is both being condemned and defamed in a recent article about how he is seeking to save San Francisco (the city) from the Woke leftists that have destroyed it – made it the poster child for the zombie … Continue reading →

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Empire’s end? Civilization’s end?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Some time ago, we discussed the history of civilization and empires, and how that impacted in the past (and today) on human liberty. As we have pointed out, and especially in the last few weeks, we hear more and more … Continue reading →

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Is western civilization really falling?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A few months ago, Paul Robert Craig published a column telling us that Western Civilization is Ceasing to Exist.” Craig is one of several conservative and libertarian writers that we here at The Price of Liberty look forward to reading. … Continue reading →

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End of the world? Or just civilization?

Posted on February 23, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Are the headlines scary right now? Economy? War? Sickness? More? Are things really crashing down? Consider:

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Are some societies and civilizations “better?”

Posted on December 10, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

It is a frequent accusation made today. Diversity is in the ascendant, so you will often hear that we must treat all societies, all ways of living, all cultures as being equal. In fact, as accusations of systemic racism rise … Continue reading →

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Are we ready? (A Baker’s Dozen ™ ways society can collapse)

Posted on May 12, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

As we ponder such modern societal memes as “May the Fourth” and “Cinco de Mayo” and even May Day itself, we may contemplate the idea that all societies, all civilizations, have a shelf-life. It isn’t conveniently printed on the label: … Continue reading →

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