Tag Archives: elections

Five weeks to… “the most important election of your lifetime!” (Right…)

Posted on 2026-09-29 by TPOL Nathan

Surely all our readers have heard this meme more than once from the politicians, the influencers, the celebrities, the talk show hosts and callers… and no doubt family, friends, and neighbors. “Get out! Vote! It’s important!” We are told the … Continue reading →

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Media, American style: The Donald and AI

Posted on 2026-09-26 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared some images and memes with us here at TPOL, worth sharing. We note this is generally addressed to “mainstream media” but similar ideas (that is, lies) can be found in alternative media. And of course, “trust us … 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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One more word about elections

Posted on 2026-06-11 by TPOL Nathan

The theft will continue, regardless of who wins all these elections! 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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Alberta – shall be free?

Posted on 2026-04-03 by TPOL Nathan

Can Alberta vote to “stay free” and leave Canada? 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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Propaganda machines churn the stuff out more and more

Posted on 2026-02-06 by TPOL Nathan

What happens when you combine so-called “artificial intelligence” with lying politicians? Perhaps you get something like this, shared by a correspondent a day or so ago: Senate Democrats Block Voter ID Law That 2/3rds of Their Own Voters Support The … Continue reading →

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Trust, political leaders, and learned pessimism

Posted on 2025-04-30 by TPOL Nathan

The Holman Christian Standard Bible translates Pslam 146:3 as “Do not trust in nobles, in man, who cannot save.” Most who are familiar with the Scriptures (both Hebrew: the Tanakh, and the New Testament) know this verse as warning against … Continue reading →

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