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Constitution is “anti-democratic.” Really?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that Politico, that epitome of biased, government-lusting “journalism” has published an editorial that the United States Constitution of 1787, as amended, is un- and anti-democratic. They are far from alone in that. As a result, many so-called “Conservatives” … Continue reading →

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How about giving the FedGov a report card?

Posted on January 17, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The FedGov, under the Constitution of 1787, established enumerated (specific) and limited powers, with the 10th Amendment explicitly stating that everything else – EVERYTHING ELSE – was reserved to the States or to the people themselves. How well is DC … Continue reading →

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Tom Paine and other enemies of the state

Posted on January 2, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Recently, I learned that a quote from Tom Paine was the excuse for Facebook and Instagram to block someone, as reported in American Military News. What is quite strange, as the screenshot below shows, is WHAT Paine quote triggered this: … Continue reading →

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Happy new year from The Price of Liberty

Posted on January 1, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

After two years of crises, threats to liberty, fears and panic, we can all pray that 2022 will offer opportunities to promote and enjoy peace, prosperity, and liberty for all. Let us look forward! Although it is just pages on … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen™ “Big Lies” of statists

Posted on December 30, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Lying is both an essential and favorite tactic of statists. Regardless of their “political orientation.” Here are a few of their biggest lies in recent years. (Admittedly, some are older but keep getting used.) How many of these have you … Continue reading →

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Socialism and liberty (Part 2)

Posted on December 29, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

So, is socialism compatible with liberty? There are many who claim that it is. There are others (few, admittedly) who claim that some form of socialism is ESSENTIAL to liberty. Before diving in, let us be perfectly clear: we at … Continue reading →

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Socialism and liberty (Part 1)

Posted on December 27, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

We know that many Americans – even some friends and neighbors – love the idea of socialism. We know that others fear, hate, and oppose socialism. How does that fit in with the ideal of liberty? Of living free? But … Continue reading →

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Guest column: Unimpeded mobility: right NOT privilege

Posted on December 22, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Editor’s note: This commentary by Robert J Hansen was originally published at Newsbreak.com. as “Unimpeded Mobility: the right to drive, on 26 August 2021, and is published for purposes of commentary. Mr. Hansen is not affiliated with TPOL in any … Continue reading →

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Ideas for liberty – the Jim Bell System revisited

Posted on December 20, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

A few weeks back, someone suggested in a comment that it might be time to set up the “Jim Bell System.” This idea, also known as a type of “Assassination Politics” was invented back in 1995 by an anarchocapitalist (or … Continue reading →

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Self-fulfilling prophecies?

Posted on December 12, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

“Violence is the voice of the unheard.” I think it was our illustrious leader-in-waiting that said that back in the evil days of 2020 before the monster Trump was forced out of office. Now, after nearly a year of living … Continue reading →

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