Tag Archives: independence

6 July 2026, the 251st anniversary of…

Posted on 2026-07-06 by TPOL Nathan

Americans did not break their ties with Britain without first trying to mend the situation, nearly a few year before the gauntlet (the Declaration of Independence) was thrown down. Continue reading →

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Oh, Canada – how sad

Posted on 2026-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Canada Day. Continue reading →

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Alberta – shall be free?

Posted on 2026-04-03 by TPOL Nathan

Can Alberta vote to “stay free” and leave Canada? Continue reading →

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Texas -190 years old

Posted on 2026-03-02 by TPOL Nathan

Just a quick note: the Republic of Texas (well, its modern reincarnation as the 2nd State of Texas) celebrates 190 years today, 02 March 2026. In 1836, Texas pushed against all the odds and declared its independence, after years of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2025-07-03 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 2024-07-17 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 2024-07-04 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 2024-04-12 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 2024-02-02 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 2023-07-10 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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