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The ministry of truth – heart and soul of government

Posted on March 3, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The recent news of how the US Department of Energy has figured out that the SARS virus was developed from and escaped from a Chinese government “health” lab in Wuhan is bouncing back and forth. The FBI claims that they … Continue reading →

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Behind the curtain – modern mainstream media considered

Posted on January 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Around the world and here in the States, mainstream media is frequently a major group of enemies of liberty. The wokeness, political correctness, social justice warrior agenda and many other characteristics are obvious. Various reasons are postulated for this bias. … Continue reading →

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The opium pages

Posted on June 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Once upon a time, I am told that the letters-to-the-editor, opinion pages, and comments pages actually did have an impact on public discourse. If such a time existed, of course, it is long past. Recently reading a local daily newspaper’s … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™ Parasites on society and humanity

Posted on March 11, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As wars and rumors of war spin ever higher, as prices are pushed upward by conniving, wicked men and women, as fresh efforts are made to snatch away prosperity and peace and liberty, something always seems to happen. Just as … Continue reading →

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Crashing careers – and lessons we can learn from them

Posted on February 24, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

All around us, it seems that political careers of major movers and shakers are cratering. Boom! Flatter than a pancake. They are in both old parties – with various political philosophies. But I think we can learn a lot from … Continue reading →

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Now that Biden is in charge, are “liberals” coming to steal away Free Speech?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Should we be ready?  How can we prevent it? New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has an idea. She wants to set up a “truth commission.” And she is not alone. This governmental body would examine news media and root out … Continue reading →

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The lies of media and politicians

Posted on September 11, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

What is with the modern mainstream media? Evil? Arrogant? Disdainful of everyone else? Stupid? Or just clueless? Or perhaps, all of the above? Let me share an example. Thanks to Freedom Net Daily for sharing this gem (sarcasm, intended!) “Is … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen (TM) examples of media lies and politician worship

Posted on May 23, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Look, we all know the media lies. This has become an increasing problem, a deep embarrassment to many publishers, editors, and others (usually retired) as the powermongers and the pitifully uneducated modern “professionals” move into the business. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Private tyranny – less evil than “public” or “government” tyranny?

Posted on May 15, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

For years, I (like Mama Liberty) have defended the rights of private business – whether a sole proprietor, a partnership, or a corporation. Those rights include who they are willing to do business with, what they allow to be done … Continue reading →

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Rush Limbaugh

Posted on February 3, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Just a few minutes ago, listening to radios in the background as I worked on various projects, I listened to Rush Limbaugh announce that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. I know that many (even most) libertarians … Continue reading →

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