Tag Archives: History

Christmas presents for schools and parents?

Posted on 2022-12-23 by TPOL Nathan

This year, for whatever reason, there seems to be less publicity about the usual acts of “war” on Christmas and other so-called christian holidays. However, the pressure is still there. At the same time, there are continuing conflicts between people … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™ Reasons that Regressives claim people are racists

Posted on 2022-12-05 by TPOL Nathan

To modern Regressives (who call themselves Progressives or Liberals), the epithet of “racist” is even more condemning than calling someone a “Nazi” or a “fascist.” We hear it a dozen times a week on news shows, at protests, and even … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™ Economic Lies

Posted on 2022-11-26 by TPOL Nathan

Some common lies spouted by governments, public education institutions, and financial institutions, among others: 1. The US Constitution’s “general welfare” clause means Congress may pass whatever legislation it thinks will help the country. Actually, the Preamble (in which this phrase … Continue reading →

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The price of slavery

Posted on 2022-09-25 by TPOL Nathan

What is slavery? Libertarians tend to include taxation – involuntary taxation – as a form of slavery. That is, taxes forced out of people (whether the force is actual or implied/threatened) for which nothing of worth is actually exchanged. It … Continue reading →

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Looking back – Fall of the British Empire

Posted on 2022-09-05 by TPOL Nathan

In the rapid decline and collapse of the British Empire, the United Kingdom, and England itself in the 20th Century, one figure dominates the events of the era. That man is Winston Churchill. His life covers both the height of … Continue reading →

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Winter is coming… time to move?

Posted on 2022-08-02 by TPOL Nathan

Thanks to Steve C who told us about this hilarious send-up ad (our opinion here at TPOL) by the Russians urging people that it is “time to move to Russia.” The short video advert has gotten a lot of mixed … Continue reading →

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Enemies of liberty – a bit of history and current events

Posted on 2022-07-05 by TPOL Nathan

As lovers of liberty, we must know our enemies. The enemies of liberty. A key part of the modern American imperial system which tries to rule this planet (and as much of the Solar System as possible) is the “financial … Continue reading →

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Texas – goodbye?

Posted on 2022-06-29 by TPOL Nathan

It looks like ALL sides are ticked with Texas. Time for a reminder, courtesy of TxDOT (Department of Transportation): Drive Friendly, and Don’t Mess With Texas. Especially if you are living in Texas. What’s it all about? While it is … Continue reading →

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Some more thoughts about lies and history

Posted on 2022-06-15 by TPOL Nathan

Darkwing’s comments earlier this week trigger additional thoughts on the general subject of lies and history and liberty. Darkwing commented on Lies about our history support enemies of liberty. “When I was in school, in the 50’s, I use to … Continue reading →

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Honor and glory… and regret

Posted on 2022-06-06 by TPOL Nathan

Today is the 78th Anniversary of the best-known D-Day, the Normandy Invasion of France in 1944 by British, Canadian, and American troops. An invasion which killed thousands and thousands of young men and a fair number of old people. Why? … Continue reading →

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