Tag Archives: Freedom

Classical liberalism, liberty, and empire

Posted on September 16, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

As lovers of liberty, we are often considered “liberals” or increasingly “classical liberals,” (Like so many other English words, the meaning of “liberalism” has been warped. (One reason that TPOL does not use “liberal” very often and refers to those … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen (TM) Quotes of Geniuses on Liberty

Posted on July 26, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We here at The Price of Liberty are far from geniuses.But we know it is possible to learn a lot by reading and listening to people who are geniuses. Here are ideas from thirteen people most of us consider geniuses.Not … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™: Why do people fear independence and liberty?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Just a few thoughts. These thirteen reasons are somewhat vague. No doubt readers will think of many other reasons. Or have been told by people they know why those people are afraid of being free. Some of them might seem … Continue reading →

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Greetings on traditional Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Between hot dogs and beach time and fireworks, remember that freedom and liberty are dear and a gift from God that can be accepted or rejected; ignored or bartered away. Posted on TPOL in 2012 and reposted this Anno Libertatus … Continue reading →

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Celebrate freedom?

Posted on July 2, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

A Rapid City Journal headline today told us to “celebrate freedom: fireworks, festivities abound for July 4” and as usual, we here at TPOL recognize that the actual day that the Continental Congress voted to secede from the United Kingdom … Continue reading →

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As for me and my house…

Posted on May 14, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The sign says it all: Tyranny is built on lies and fabrications – including lies which are warping of truth. And as with freeways, where you would find such a sign, the wide gate and the broad way is the … Continue reading →

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Liberty: which can you have if only one? Economic? Political?

Posted on April 16, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Consider the following quotes, please: Now: But: Of course, we need to know what it is to “force” political freedom. Perhaps it is fairly simple: refuse to let people become dependent on government, not let them submit. That is certainly … Continue reading →

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Enemies of the State versus Enemies of Liberty

Posted on March 20, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Many of us in what is sometimes called the “liberty movement” have been labeled more than once as “enemies of the state.” The implication is that we are therefore opposed to decency and good order. That we are opposed to … Continue reading →

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What changed? Graphic on government overreach

Posted on February 3, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Asking permission? Since when? Continue reading →

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The US Bill of Rights – R.I.P.?

Posted on December 14, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Friday 15 December 2023 is Bill of Rights day in the States. Let us think not just about honoring or commemorating it. Let us enforce it and not let it die. Continue reading →

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