Tag Archives: Lies

Ukraine continues to win – the propaganda war

Posted on May 21, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on May 12, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on March 10, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

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?

Posted on March 6, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

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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A beautiful summary of guvmint beer flu “mis-statements” (lies)

Posted on January 15, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Again this year, we see government – and all the enemies of liberty – eating their own. One of the latest examples of seeming cannibalism in the beloved Centers for Disease Control and its Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Even NPR … Continue reading →

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Not just governments lie

Posted on January 3, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Last month, a Council Bluffs (Iowa – across the river from Omaha and once an incredible business investment by a certain Chicago lawyer) high school teacher was arrested and fired for committing acts of terrorism. She was 37, an Anglo, … 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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Among the many lies … more pandemic panic!

Posted on December 2, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Although a friend describes the latest as “pandemic porn” I will refrain from using that pithy label. However, it is clear that government lies about COVID-19 are as old as the virus itself. And older than the actual pandemic. We … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the new world disorder

Posted on December 1, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Communication is critical to many things. Understanding each other can reduce tensions, preserve peace, and benefits all parties. Without good communications, disorder – even chaos – can result. Poor communications can be deadly. Let’s think about that. And the causes … Continue reading →

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Lies, states, statism, and statists – a libertarian view

Posted on November 30, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

In a recent commentary, we discussed the real objectives of the lockdowners – the people who claim to be concerned about people getting sick and dying of the novel coronavirus, and therefore create and support mandates about masking, vaccines, lockdowns, … Continue reading →

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