Tag Archives: hope

Accelerating collapse? Afghan aftermath

Posted on August 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s Note: This commentary was supposed to be published four days ago, but events intervened, so some of the data is now outdated. But the major points are still valid. As events continue to crash around us (personally for the … Continue reading →

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However! There is hope – we don’t HAVE to collapse

Posted on August 5, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

In the last two commentaries (here and here), we’ve discussed the amazing resiliency of the Fifty States’ society, economy, culture, and even political system. And I have warned that it may not last: the stresses are great and may overwhelm … Continue reading →

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I Remember Earth (Redux)

Posted on May 23, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

(Nathan – Years ago, the founder of The Price of Liberty (whom we always called Lady Susan) wrote this snippet of science fiction). Sadly, she never do anything further with the idea, like developing it into any more than a … Continue reading →

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E-5: Pandora’s box: hope

Posted on October 29, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

As we have just five days left in the traditional election process for President and Congress, in this fateful year, we need to remember that ALL sides are pushing the meme of total chaos, social disruption, and expansion of our … Continue reading →

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Hope for California?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

Readers know that this publication is no fan of California, either in the past or now. However, it would be wrong not to point to good things happening in the Golden State, that People’s Democratic Republic of California. (Emphasis: Democratic, … Continue reading →

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Plans, hope and our future

Posted on July 3, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The quote below from the Bible is, of course, religious.  But even for nonreligious lovers of liberty, it carries a good and important message. This is worth pondering as we celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the American … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on June 2, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton We all find ourselves getting down.  Life can be depressing for many reasons.  But there is still hope. The future is ours. No matter how bad the State is now, no matter how many governments we have … Continue reading →

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When will the Fifty States break up?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton It is not a matter of “if” the formerly united States of America will break up into two, three, five, a dozen, or even fifty or more independent states, but when.  Just as has been the case … Continue reading →

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Downward spiral into what?

Posted on August 18, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton These days, it is easy to be pessimistic. When you see how some of the more dire predictions of various observers seem to be coming to pass, it doesn’t take much to decide that we are rapidly … Continue reading →

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Today is national prayer day: Baker’s Dozen things to pray for

Posted on September 4, 2015 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Today, the 4th of September, 2015, is a national day of prayer. Here are my suggestions for prayer today: 1. Pray for those in prison: whether they are in prison for a real crime or for some … Continue reading →

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