Tag Archives: Empire

The Empire is going strong

Posted on January 6, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Way back in 1972, your publisher and editor heard and listened to a fellow high school student in Colorado give an “original oratory” speech at a speech meet proclaiming the need for a “Pax Americana.” What’s that? A recreation from … Continue reading →

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France – hope lost?

Posted on July 14, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Bastille Day. On this day, in 1789 (235 years back), a mob stormed the prison in Paris, the Bastille, to liberate a grand total of seven prisoners, none of them actually there for significant political reasons. Another “crowd” … Continue reading →

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The American Empire?

Posted on June 22, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A guest editorial by Niall Ferguson [with comments from TPOL] What’s odd about the last four years before Trump is that the Biden-Harris administration came in and was welcomed by liberals around the world. “The adults were back in the … 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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Empires’ collapse – some libertarian thoughts

Posted on September 10, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The death of Elizabeth Windsor and her recent appointment of Liz as new prime minister prompted us to ask about Britain’s fate – something the media and the talking heads (political and media and celebrity) won’t. It triggered some further … Continue reading →

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Irrepairable – no union, no republic, no “democracy”

Posted on January 17, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

As the aftermath of last week’s “protest” at and in the Capitol continues to reverberate around us, more and more people are asking the equivalent of “are all these aftershocks?” But a few are asking, “Is all of this, including … Continue reading →

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Republic or Empire – What is the American military?

Posted on April 3, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The entire issue of “transgender” military personnel is again in the news, with the new “ban” announced to take effect in April, as reported by Jewish World Review. It brings to mind some basic questions. Whether the … Continue reading →

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The empire expands

Posted on January 23, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Back on the 7th of January, RonPaul.com reported that American troops were rolling into Poland. I wasn’t even aware we were at war with them! Seriously, it is a NATO “peacekeeping” deployment, to face down those nasty … Continue reading →

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