Tag Archives: Lies

Who is winning the American propaganda wars?

Americans and our States and societies are (so we are told) facing a large number of “crises” right now. Among them: What do YOU believe about these issues? What do government officials and politicians running for office tell you? What … Continue reading

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Russia, Ukraine and liberty at home

With the Russian “special military operation” (war) in the Ukraine now seven months old, everyone seems to be upping the ante. Especially in the propaganda war. Propaganda is virtually always a tool of enemies of liberty. We see it clearly … Continue reading

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Why? The myth of white supremacy

Enemies of liberty are expert at creating myths. Like this one. A larger and larger number of Americans and foreigners believe the constant media and government propaganda that the Fifty States are plagued by a massive evil “white supremacist” movement … Continue reading

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Some more thoughts about lies and history

Darkwing’s comments earlier this week trigger additional thoughts on the general subject of lies and history and liberty. Darkwing commented on Lies about our history support enemies of liberty. “When I was in school, in the 50’s, I use to … Continue reading

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Distractions and their effect

Last week, we saw a common political phenomenon. The use of distractions to keep the electorate and the mob quiet. In some cases, just SPECIFIC parts of the two groups. How’s that? In the past six months, fuel prices have … Continue reading

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Lies about our history support enemies of liberty

Recently, I found out that RACISM was the reason for the Salem Witch Trials, way back in the early 1600s. Or so it is claimed today. According to several prominent black (African-American) religious leaders and influencers, that is. The only … Continue reading

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Ukraine continues to win – the propaganda war

Although the mass surrender of Ukrainian troops from beneath the steel mill in Mariopol continues, with 1730 troops giving up to Russian forces (according to Russian sources as reported in the Irish Times but apparently confirmed by various others), the … Continue reading

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Guns and statistics – liberties and lies

A guest column by Don Robinson Some time ago (back in 2017), Don answered a question, and his answer is worth reading. The question: What statistics would convince “pro-gun people” (who love guns) that less access to guns and certain … Continue reading

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Origins of war – then and now

Once upon a time, I admired Sir Winston Churchill. But then, as Paul of Taurus tells us, I grew up, and put away childish things. I learned a lot more about what Churchill did, both before he became Prime Minister … Continue reading

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Lines more clearly drawn?

Things continued to heat up in Ukraine for weeks. And now we are at the tenth day of war. Please understand: we here at TPOL condemn Russian aggression. And we were wrong thinking that Putin was putting pressure on Ukraine … Continue reading

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