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30 December 1890, Wounded Knee, SD

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

135 years ago today. A long-time friend and correspondent wrote this monologue which we are pleased to share with our readers today. He remains anonymous for many reasons. We at TPOL have edited somewhat, and his writings do not always … Continue reading →

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Parents and responsibility for children’s lives

Posted on June 7, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The pushback against Trump 2.0 comes as no surprise. His attempt to “bring efficiency” to the FedGov while ending at least some of the corruption and theft is naturally going to be opposed by those who have grown fat with … Continue reading →

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Living with the aftermath

Posted on May 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The various news outlets are babbling about a half-ton half-century-old Soviet spacecraft is going to fall from the sky sometime this month. No one knows exactly when or where it will fall – given the orbit, population, and the ratio … Continue reading →

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Belated Bill of Rights Day greetings

Posted on December 15, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

On 15 December 1791, 233 years ago, the eleven-article US Bill of Rights was adopted as a unit. It is a collection of mutually-supporting limitations on the powers of the Federal Government to act as an agent for the united … 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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Vicious government and vicious dogs

Posted on April 23, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Most of us have encountered or been told about an encounter with a vicious dog. A dog which, seemingly for no reason, will suddenly lash out at another animal or a human. Attack with no provocation, or even when (as … Continue reading →

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Do electric vehicles help protect the environment?

Posted on October 5, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

As the FedGov and other governments and environists around the world push to rid the planet of traditional fuel-burning vehicles, electric vehicles are their strongly-preferred choice. For some reason, no one is promoting horses, oxen, camels, llamas, or reindeer to … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™: Reasons you know you work for the government.

Posted on June 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A Baker’s Dozen ™: Reasons you know you work for the government. (Courtesy of several folks associated with The Price of Liberty who suffered through years of having to work in government or work with government.) When:

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Medical and religious predators – a growing problem

Posted on November 14, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As Ron Paul recently pointed out, our medical providers and religious “leaders” more and more treat others – including the specific people they supposedly serve and lead – as legitimate prey on which they can feed. In this, they join … Continue reading →

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What do we mean by government?

Posted on August 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

In the commentary “what do we mean by liberty?” we looked at several definitions. Some of those mentioned “government.” One reason we like the American Heritage definition is it speaks of control or restrictions “by a government or other power.” … Continue reading →

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