Tag Archives: government power

Paying the piper: the failure of local government in the Fifty States.

Posted on January 9, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Local government in these States is, at best, a failure.  2022 demonstrated that once more. Indeed, it is far, far worse than the vicious horror that was State and Federal government in 2021 (and again in 2022). And those levels … Continue reading →

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Regime change on the table? Ukrainian edition

Posted on April 9, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

A couple of days ago, TPOL discussed the reasons we need regime change given the current world situation right here in the Fifty States. (Well, in the FedGov: we KNOW there are many, many States that could ALSO use some … Continue reading →

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Can State legislatures be “reformed” or even “restored” to better ways?

Posted on March 3, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

From ideas by Ari Armstrong Bad as the US Congress and the House of Commons in London, Ottawa, and Canberra are, many State and provincial legislatures are just as bad. We can argue that some (California and Ontario come to … Continue reading →

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A nation of lies – on ‘roids

Posted on August 28, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Look, we’ve known for a very long time that many of the institutions in our Fifty States and their leaders, staff, contractors, and advocates lie. These people are and have been liars. Consider the Congress. Every so often, one of … Continue reading →

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Really? The cure is worse than the disease.

Posted on October 24, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

I have mixed feelings about the counter-media site Natural News, run by Mike Adams (not the deceased UNCCH professor). While it frequently reposts important news and analysis, and often has thought-provoking commentary, it seems to too often be sensational and … Continue reading →

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War… and plague… is the health of the state

Posted on March 19, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Readers may recall this quote: “War is the health of the state,” made by radical writer Randolph Bourne, as the Great War ground its bloody way across Europe. We saw then, as the European empires went to war in 1914, … Continue reading →

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Rational response to political problems? Not in Congress.

Posted on November 30, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

Is it possible for “democracy” to address matters that affect communities, states, and even the world in a way that is rational, and not overwhelmed by emotions, even madness? Is it possible even in a republic? Or a tyranny or … Continue reading →

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Comparing apples and oranges – education and more

Posted on August 23, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton What should government provide?  How? Under what limits? Over at FEE.org, Kerry McDonald has an excellent article comparing public libraries and public schools. It triggered more thoughts and some memories of political campaigns from years back. She … Continue reading →

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Trump, Pittsburgh, and the royal presidency

Posted on October 31, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Well, actually, by Tom Knapp.  Tom beat me to the punch this morning or last night by writing an EXCELLENT commentary about the way that The Donald is being treated by politicians and others at all levels … Continue reading →

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Free people do not get permission

Posted on September 28, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

Nathan’s note: Mama Liberty (Lady Susan) and I both have four fingers pointing back at us in this commentary, at least for our professions in the past. Because she had retired from the profession of nursing, she had freed herself. Because … Continue reading →

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