Tag Archives: Democracy

Democracy – really?

Posted on 2026-09-15 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 15 September, is the Ides of September, formerly the 7th month in the Roman (SPQR) year, before “the divine Julius” went and “reformed the calendar.” Today, we are amused to find out that it is officially, the “International Day … Continue reading →

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Ain’t democracy wunnerful?

Posted on 2026-08-10 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared this graphic with us. We are constantly told that democracy is the worst form of government… except for all the rest. We are constantly told that in a true democratic scheme of government, minority rights are protected … Continue reading →

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Managed democracy versus a republic

Posted on 2026-08-02 by TPOL Nathan

Stating with the understanding that all mandatory, human government is illegitimate, it is interesting (and perhaps important) to understand all the various forms of human government which abound or have existed on this poor planet of ours. We do point … Continue reading →

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What is liberty?

Posted on 2026-07-26 by TPOL Nathan

Many people have tried to define liberty, in part so that they could defend (or restore) it. The relationship of law and liberty is easily misunderstood. Continue reading →

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Government works so well!

Posted on 2026-06-01 by TPOL Nathan

Do we really understand what governments do well? For many, it should be an eye-opening, and liberating piece of knowledge. Continue reading →

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Democracies and their engines of corruption

Posted on 2026-03-31 by TPOL Nathan

The source of corruption in democracies is not found just in the politicians, the bureaucrats, or the people. Continue reading →

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Put not your trust in princes…

Posted on 2026-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

The following message was posted on Monday, 12 January 2026 at about 0600 Mountain Time. This commentary follows up on yesterday’s. Iran and the people of the nation are in our prayers and we seek ways to encourage them. Rezi … Continue reading →

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Rights, theft, and democracy

Posted on 2025-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

“When a legislature decides to steal some of our rights and plans to use police force to accomplish it, what’s the real difference between them and the thief? Darn little! They hide behind the excuse that they’re legislating democratically. The … Continue reading →

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Civil war ahead in these States?

Posted on 2025-11-04 by TPOL Nathan

In October, MSN presented a “thought piece” on line, “Is the US headed for another Civil War?” As is often the case with such stories, the analysis is shallow, filled with the written equivalent of talking heads, and of course … Continue reading →

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Republics, democracies, and the dangers of all human government

Posted on 2025-10-24 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared this graphic with TPOL: All four of these men make an important point about “democracy.”(And by the way, make Winston Churchill into the liar and propagandist he so often was, claiming that ‘Many forms of Government have … Continue reading →

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