Tag Archives: Economy

Beware, beware… more than Greeks bearing gifts

Posted on December 26, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We all know the story of the Trojan War and the grand deception that destroyed that ancient city. (Or rather, those old enough or fortunate enough to get a decent education do. Hmmm. On second thought: Quick review: the Greek … Continue reading →

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Liberty and tolerance at 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Posted on August 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Today, the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming are filled with the roar of big bikes of all types. Actually, the last week has seen a rapid increase in the number of bikers flowing into and through the Pahasapa … 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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Government lies: the Consumer Price Index

Posted on August 7, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The most recent Consumer Price Index numbers are out for June (July’s are not yet out: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm), and they show that the cost of food overall, food at home, and food away from home (dining out, for example) rose across the board. … Continue reading →

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Economy bringing changes for the good?

Posted on April 19, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Funny but real image from a certain Western State;\: As the economy worsens under the current system and regime, we find inventive entrepreneurs expanding the offerings of their businesses. Having a Subway inside a NAPA Auto Parts store is a … Continue reading →

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Where are all the workers?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We are seeing it constantly. Truckers badly needed! Fast food workers wanted urgently! Massive shortage of teachers! Miners in short supply! Call center operators needed – apply now! Timber and lumber workers and operators wanted NOW! But just as noticeable … Continue reading →

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Fraud alert – nongovernmental?

Posted on June 15, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

This story appeared a few days ago: Don’t send checks through the mail, the post office is warning … Don’t put checks in the mail, the US Postal Service is warning. Scammers are stealing more of them than ever — draining bank accounts and causing big … Continue reading →

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All the emperor’s men have no clothes

Posted on May 31, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Finally there are some details about the pretend “deficit deal” released, days after it was supposedly negotiated between Uncle Joe and the Republican House leadership. It is easy to see why they delayed as long as they did before sharing … Continue reading →

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Economic turmoil? Is there a “liberty” solution?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In the last five weeks we have four of the nation’s (and world’s) largest banks collapse. It doesn’t matter what terms the governments and the financial communities use – they collapsed. Every year – every month – there are bank … Continue reading →

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Facing facts on energy, the economy and the environment

Posted on May 1, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: Several postings were delayed by travel and computer/internet fun and games. These are being posted belatedly and may not be as up-to-day as we want. Belated happy May Day (the non-Socialist/Communist/Tranzi kind)! Just a collapsing power plant or … Continue reading →

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