Tag Archives: Home front

War on self-defense? Some updates.

Posted on May 11, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Despite recent snows in the High County (the Rockies and Sierras and Black Hills, at least), the summer tourist season is nearly upon us. With that, people are traveling and warm days and cool nights (but not too cool) bring … Continue reading →

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“Battleground States” in 2024 and beyond

Posted on May 8, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Paradigm (formerly Agora) recently discussed dying media: specifically broadcast television (TV). The writer believes that 2024 may be the last gasp of broadcast media as Biden, Trump, and hundreds of candidates flood the old networks and local stations with billions … Continue reading →

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Why do world leaders want war?

Posted on April 26, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Or at least seem to want war? It is a great question that any lover of liberty, and any soldier (or Marine or airman or sailor or Guardian) would love to know the answers for. Seldom are the rulers and … Continue reading →

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America in hospice care

Posted on March 29, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We apparently have now entered the longest general election campaign in American history. With both Uncle Joe and The Donald securing sufficient delegates to win their respective gang’s nomination, they are now officially able to go after each other tooth … Continue reading →

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Same old, same old

Posted on March 27, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the “white hope” of the 2024 presidential election (in many eyes) has chosen a running mate. This makes the election more problematic, and more of a mess. Robert F Kennedy Jr. has chosen Nicole Shanahan, a California … Continue reading →

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Will California meet its goal of powering 60 percent of its electricity with renewable energy resources by 2030?

Posted on March 17, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

This question came up on a web site recently, and we here at TPOL thought it worth sharing one of our staff’s responses. Yes, we know that once again we are bashing the People’s Republic of California and the idiots … Continue reading →

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Craziness 2 – more bizarre recent media nonsense

Posted on March 8, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

More craziness “threatens” us all. Continue reading →

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Where are all the workers?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We are seeing it constantly. Truckers badly needed! Fast food workers wanted urgently! Massive shortage of teachers! Miners in short supply! Call center operators needed – apply now! Timber and lumber workers and operators wanted NOW! But just as noticeable … Continue reading →

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Blast from the past: taxes (theft)

Posted on March 3, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

As we see more and more inflation, taxes, economic failures, and – of course – government intervention, this chart and cartoons from the past is worth studying once again. Although it addresses the State of Utah specifically, it is not … Continue reading →

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When has a State seceded? Who calls the shots?

Posted on February 21, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Back in the 1860s, it was all very simple and clear-cut – at least looking back a century and a half. A State called a convention with delegates selected by voters, and if the convention voted to leave the Union, … Continue reading →

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