Tag Archives: kleptocracy

Kleptocracy? Democracy?

Posted on June 27, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We at TPOL are far from the only people to disparage the standard reference to both the FedGov and the Fifty State governments as being “democracies.” But there is absolutely no argument that as time proceeds, more and more the … Continue reading →

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Open season on political corruption? Or corrupt politicos?

Posted on March 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Looking at headlines in the last several weeks, there seem to be multiple situations in which action may finally be underway to address political corruption. Even to tackle various politicians who are generally assumed (or loudly claimed) to be corrupt. … Continue reading →

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Repost: Kleptocracy, conspicuous consumption, and arrogance

Posted on September 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: Due to a glitch not found until late Saturday, the 17th, so that the website was not accessible, we did not this out to our subscribers and others in a timely manner, so we are republishing it. With … Continue reading →

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Kleptocracy, conspicuous consumption, and arrogance

Posted on September 16, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Today’s American politicians are clearly trying to keep up with the Joneses – or in this case, with the House of Windsor. Or so it seems. The death of Elizabeth reminds us that the Windsors are among the wealthiest families … Continue reading →

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