Tag Archives: independence

Happy “4th-of-July” Eve – enjoy sleeping in tomorrow!

Posted on July 3, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

As we write and publish this today, it is just 8 or so hours before the local clock (Mountain Time) ticks off midnight. Tomorrow morning, NPR (National Public Radio – one of the propaganda arms of the Woke left and … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™: Why do people fear independence and liberty?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Just a few thoughts. These thirteen reasons are somewhat vague. No doubt readers will think of many other reasons. Or have been told by people they know why those people are afraid of being free. Some of them might seem … Continue reading →

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Greetings on traditional Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Between hot dogs and beach time and fireworks, remember that freedom and liberty are dear and a gift from God that can be accepted or rejected; ignored or bartered away. Posted on TPOL in 2012 and reposted this Anno Libertatus … Continue reading →

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Texas, my oh my

Posted on April 12, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We here at TPOL completely skipped it last month, as we remembered the 188th anniversary of the Fall of the Alamo in 1836. Yes, a 200-year-old flag. See below for its story! Meanwhile read on about why we remember that … Continue reading →

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Texas ups the ante!

Posted on February 2, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

No, it is not a “constitutional crisis” – it is a real demonstration of the lack of faith that Uncle Joe and his rogue regime (administration) has created in Texas and many other States in 2024, as we careen down … Continue reading →

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No “Independence Day” in Sewer Falls, is there?

Posted on July 10, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

I know it has been nearly a week, but Connor shared this with us, and we here at TPOL figure it deserves a small, quick, special commentary. There is a lot about this posting that turns the stomach of everyone … Continue reading →

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Will there be another Independence Day celebration?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

We know, here at TPOL, that is a weird question to ask. But based on what happened this Monday, it occurred to several people. The spectacle of yet another insane piece of garbage going out and killing six and wounding … Continue reading →

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Declaring independence – personally

Posted on July 3, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Although we think of independence and secession as a group action – this is really NOT the case. As Tom Knapp recently pointed out, NO “institution” or “government” or “organization” really does anything except through the actions of individuals. Even … Continue reading →

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Our “sacred documents” – looking back at failure?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As Americans honor Independence Day, we tend to concentrate on the Declaration of Independence, one of our fundamental founding documents, and considered sacred by many – even inspired by God. Another of those is, of course, the US Constitution. However, … Continue reading →

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What is the opposite of secession?

Posted on April 10, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Have you ever given that much thought? Some will say that “annexation” is an opposite, others will be more negative and limit it to conquest. After all, that is what happened to the Southron States that seceded back in the … Continue reading →

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