Tag Archives: Collapse of Civilization

Dry and down?

The Four Corners of the American Southwest is one of the driest places in the States, and its climate is highly variable. This has been the situation for millennia. There is significant evidence of periods of high precipitation, but most … Continue reading

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Is civilization going to collapse? Part 2

See our posting of Part 1 a few days ago. TPOL is responding to so-called survivalists and preppers that claim that civilization is collapsing and doing so quickly. Again, we restate: This is worth considering for lovers of liberty. Here … Continue reading

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

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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Consent of the governed: REVOKED!

We all know many adages and axioms concerning government. One in particular is that regardless of the form of government, it requires the consent of the governed. It’s been stated many times over the centuries.

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A century of war (Libertarian Commentary on the News, #14-31D)

by Nathan Barton Good morning, and a good weekend to all. This commentary is intended, in part, and dedicated to remembering that 100 years ago, a war started that soon spanned the globe, and began a century of horrors, a … Continue reading

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