Tag Archives: History

Another war

Posted on 2026-03-01 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday’s attack by Israeli and US forces on Iran has within hours expanded to include a dozen different nations. As usual, we have nowhere near enough information to figure out what is really going on. The claims made by various … Continue reading →

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Legacy – a few thoughts about Ronald Reagan

Posted on 2026-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes a bit of a shock to us here at TPOL to realize it’s been more than 38 years since Reagan left office, and 46 years: almost half a century! since he took office. The man was born … Continue reading →

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Looking back on “Presidents’ Day”

Posted on 2026-02-16 by TPOL Nathan

The history of “President’s Day” is a convoluted one. (Isn’t everything with government?) Legally, for the FedGov, it is officially still “Washington’s Birthday” and just the calendar date was changed back in 1971, from 22 February to the third Monday … Continue reading →

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The “sin” of colonialism and language (2)

Posted on 2026-01-21 by TPOL Nathan

As discussed in part 1, in modern Euro-American societies (and in the Communist world), colonialism is as great a sin as racism, white supremacy, and misgendering people. Past and present. Maybe worse than some of these. As with racism and … Continue reading →

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30 December 1890, Wounded Knee, SD

Posted on 2025-12-30 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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The real reason to commemorate Hanukkah

Posted on 2025-12-20 by TPOL Nathan

TPOL readers may not all be familiar with the story of Hanukkah, the Jewish holy day and holiday that so often is close to Christmas on the calendar. There is much to learn from Hanukkah, whether you believe in God, … Continue reading →

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Day 34: Are we dead yet?

Posted on 2025-11-03 by TPOL Nathan

We at TPOL are fond of reminding people that this “government shutdown” is not just bogus in many ways (only some of the FedGov is shut down) but not the worst example of Congress refusing to pass a budget and … Continue reading →

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Internal war ramping up?

Posted on 2025-10-10 by TPOL Nathan

Joining Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota in the coalition suing the Trump administration over defunding sex education in public schools that includes “gender identity” are Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New … Continue reading →

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Looking back: Democrats and Republicans show up rather badly

Posted on 2025-09-15 by TPOL Nathan

Yeah, “rather badly” is a strong understatement. But read on. Certainly not excusing any libertarians, natural law, constitutionalists, or even democratic socialist politicians and activists, the GOP and Democrats have a highly undesirable record of their actions going back as … Continue reading →

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Murder most foul

Posted on 2025-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

One of the many recent (21 July 2025) revelations from the FedGov’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals yet another evil way in which the FedGov (and State and local governments and Big Pharma and other Big Business) … Continue reading →

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