Tag Archives: Lakota

30 December 1890, Wounded Knee, SD

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

135 years ago today. A long-time friend and correspondent wrote this monologue which we are pleased to share with our readers today. He remains anonymous for many reasons. We at TPOL have edited somewhat, and his writings do not always … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Evil?

Posted on April 22, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The Rapid City (South Dakota) recently had this top-of-front-page headline. Of course, this is not “news” – it is opinion, and indeed, the vilest of propaganda. Even more evil than the government propaganda (the “patriotic” indoctrination) that this editorial (disguised … Continue reading →

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A little discussion of election politics in South Dakota

Posted on October 22, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

South Dakota, with the usual 2 senators and just 800,000 people (therefore just a single US Representative) is small potatoes as residential elections go. But still, these things add up. Especially with all the mud-slinging about the Electoral College, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Columbus Day?

Posted on October 14, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Today is the “rescheduled” Federal holiday of Columbus Day. In some States (in an “in appearance only” federalism that borders on mockery), it is “Native American Day” or “Indigenous Peoples Day” or some such. Many politicians (not just the Woke … Continue reading →

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I’m from the government, and I…

Posted on February 9, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A recent article in the Rapid City Journal explains how the Oglala Lakota Nation (Oglala Sioux Tribe) in South Dakota is suing the FedGov because DC does not provide adequate law enforcement funding (enough cops) to OST “contributing to high … Continue reading →

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Men, not law

Posted on January 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

This recent story from KOTA talks about “Oyate Court” which is a bizarre, extra-legal “judicial” activity several counties in South Dakota are running. In it, enrolled members of federally-recognized tribes are not put through the normal South Dakota unified court … Continue reading →

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When push comes to shove … COVID in Indian Country of SD

Posted on May 1, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Both sides are ramping up the war of words and actions here in the Fifty States right now. Is this another “phony war” as Europe suffered at the beginning of WW2 80 years ago? Will this current game turn into … Continue reading →

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Libertarian view of history of the Black Hills now available

Posted on November 27, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

As discussed earlier in November, The Price of Liberty now has a short history (still in progress) of the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. You may view it here, or by clicking on the link in the masthead … Continue reading →

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False history as taught by media today: an example in the Black Hills

Posted on November 9, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: This was written several years ago to challenge the publication of a photo and caption at Imgur. However, it expresses some of Nathan’s views regarding liberty and government. The media is doing exactly the same thing concerning current … Continue reading →

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So, they won, eh?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton I got the news late yesterday: actually a bit surprising on a Sunday, but maybe I just overlooked it. The “Water Protectors” have won: the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has had its permit denied by the US … Continue reading →

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