Tag Archives: Lies

A Baker’s Dozen ™: Lies about guns and self-defense

Posted on 2022-10-19 by TPOL Nathan

As always, the media is full of lies – of omission, commission, and half-truths – about weapons, people, and society. Here are a few to watch out for. The lies are intended to enflame fear and motivate those who are … Continue reading →

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Who is winning the American propaganda wars?

Posted on 2022-10-07 by TPOL Nathan

Americans and our States and societies are (so we are told) facing a large number of “crises” right now. Among them: The immigration crisis, with a claimed 2 million + border jumpers flooding over the border with Mexico since Uncle … Continue reading →

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Russia, Ukraine and liberty at home

Posted on 2022-10-04 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on 2022-08-22 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on 2022-06-15 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on 2022-06-14 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on 2022-06-13 by TPOL Nathan

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

Posted on 2022-05-21 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 2022-05-12 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 2022-03-10 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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