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Consent of the governed: REVOKED!

Posted on 2020-06-26 by TPOL Nathan

We all know many adages and axioms concerning government. One in particular is that regardless of the form of government, it requires the consent of the governed. It’s been stated many times over the centuries.

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Space – the dream still exists

Posted on 2020-06-08 by TPOL Nathan

21 July 2011 – STS-135. The last American Space Shuttle mission. 30 May 2020 – The first manned flight of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. About a month and a half short of nine years. NINE years. It is time to … Continue reading →

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How we view police

Posted on 2020-06-04 by TPOL Nathan

One of the recurring problems many lovers of liberty – especially we “more radical” free-market anarchists have is how we view police officers. Cops. In the light of the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota, let us look more generally … Continue reading →

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Coins of liberty – history of freedom

Posted on 2020-06-03 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: With conditions as they are in the Fifty States right now, I am taking a “semi-break” from all the bad news, and publishing a few more general or even lighthearted commentaries that I hope readers will still find … Continue reading →

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“A republican form of government” and presidential powers

Posted on 2020-05-25 by TPOL Nathan

Last Thursday and Friday, The Donald declared that States which failed to allow their residents religious freedom by denying their right to assemble and do other things that are matters of religion were wrong. On Friday he commanded America’s governors … Continue reading →

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News from the front lines of the Lockdown Rebellion (and some funnies)

Posted on 2020-05-19 by TPOL Nathan

Even New Mexicans have a rebellious streak: although they are far too tolerant of the tyrannical edicts of their Dictator Lujan Graham. Her latest royal decree last week ordered everyone to wear masks whenever outside, as part of the “Stage … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Rebellion – news from the Imperial side

Posted on 2020-05-11 by TPOL Nathan

In a recent commentary, I reported how people are pushing back against the increasing totalitarian dictatorships that many States and localities have become. I mentioned a couple of examples where governments have gotten harsher, cracking down on dissent and more … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Rebellion – News from the Front

Posted on 2020-05-09 by TPOL Nathan

Overall, Americans are nearing two months of the Lockdown, the panicked reaction to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Despite claims and solemn pronouncements about “opening up” in stages, many states – and many more localities – are still locked down. As … Continue reading →

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Police State, Version AB-L

Posted on 2020-05-06 by TPOL Nathan

Subtitle: When the jack-booted thugs are not just brutal but stupid. As in “Alberta-Lethbridge” (that’s in Canada). The first comment made by several people was “it’s time to start hunting pigs.” While not (necessarily) endorsing that, I agree that this … Continue reading →

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A warning if it is not too late.

Posted on 2020-05-03 by TPOL Nathan
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