Tag Archives: military

It’s about time – goodbye “Scouts”

Posted on November 25, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The organization currently known as “Scouting America” (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) is a perverted and corrupt version of what it was created to be and how it existed for decades. It is a classic example of how human … Continue reading →

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“Most trusted” but impossible to verify: the American military

Posted on December 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The US military is the most trusted of public institutions, but that trust is declining constantly. With good reason. Like so much else, the military is tainted and damaged by government. Continue reading →

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Ramping up the military worship

Posted on August 2, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The Association of the US Army (AUSA) featured this tidbit recently: Congress is considering legislation that would get the Defense Department and service recruiting commands involved in public expressions of gratitude to high school graduates who volunteer to enter the … Continue reading →

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Colorado seceeding?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

A (mostly) serious question, as the dictator (Polis} profanely told the FedGov (read, Trump) to keep federal troops (his word – troops) out of Colorado. 23 July 2020 – is that going to be Colorado’s new independence day celebration? That’s … Continue reading →

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What is the role of the American military? The Area 51 situation

Posted on July 18, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Freedom Net Daily ran this headline recently: “US Air Force issues veiled threat to murder Americans it supposedly exists to serve,” reposting a UK Independent article on the Area 51 storming:

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Republic or Empire: what the American military is not

Posted on April 4, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Many people over the years have compared Rome to America (what is now the Fifty States), in various ways.  Good and bad.  Fortunately, most of the similarities are superficial, and there are many differences.

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Republic or Empire – What is the American military?

Posted on April 3, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton The entire issue of “transgender” military personnel is again in the news, with the new “ban” announced to take effect in April, as reported by Jewish World Review. It brings to mind some basic questions. Whether the … Continue reading →

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Military obligation

Posted on November 23, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Warning: this is a commentary on a commentary on a commentary! A guy (gal?) Finian Cunningham published a commentary on OpEdNews, asking, “Is a military coup against Trump in the cards?”  In part this reads: “In an … Continue reading →

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Your right? Or you’re wrong? Part 2

Posted on September 3, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton (See part 1) Sometimes, maybe the standards can change. Often that is because technology and tactics change.  Being allergic to horses used to be a serious problem and would get you down-checked.  Not so much a problem … Continue reading →

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Your right?  Or you’re wrong? Part 1

Posted on September 2, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Recently, the establishment is resisting the recent announcement by the current Commander-in-Chief that “transgendered” people will NOT be allowed to serve in the military.  This came up the end of August as it became clear that bureaucrats … Continue reading →

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