Tag Archives: POTUS

Orange man bad. Really, really bad.

Posted on December 10, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The Donald is not (in our opinion) a particularly likeable person. He has significant personal faults, can be very irritating, and does not appear (to us) to be a strong advocate for liberty and freedom. He has compromised on many … Continue reading →

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RIP The Donald?

Posted on September 5, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

“If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.” That old saying no doubt has to be updated, “If wishes were Harleys, wannabe bikers would ride.” Or something. Clearly that is what a lot of never-Trumpers (of whatever political allegiance they claim) … Continue reading →

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Do we need an American President?

Posted on June 26, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

What does an addict need more than anything else? “The biggest and most important job in America” is how a talk show host recently described the position of POTUS. While wondering how someone who is too mentally incompetent to be … Continue reading →

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Do we really need a POTUS?

Posted on June 11, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

A recent article by Paradigm writer James Altucher suggested that the US Presidency is a useless job and asks, then urges these States to abolish the position. It is an interesting question. And James makes some excellent points. This is … Continue reading →

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Uncle Joe makes a splash

Posted on January 12, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Social media posters always love it when they get lots of comments, right? The following tweet has generated more than 28,000 replies/comments, nearly 3 times as many as most from Uncle Joe. I guessed that he and his handlers and … Continue reading →

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Change is coming – and maybe from the “top” – are we misjudging Uncle Joe on guns?

Posted on September 23, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The Price of Liberty makes no bones about just we think of Beloved Senile Leader (BSL). As corrupt and (now probably titular) powerful crime lord, as a liar to rival Baron Munchausen, as a poster child for exposing abuse of … Continue reading →

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Repost: Kleptocracy, conspicuous consumption, and arrogance

Posted on September 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: Due to a glitch not found until late Saturday, the 17th, so that the website was not accessible, we did not this out to our subscribers and others in a timely manner, so we are republishing it. With … Continue reading →

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Kleptocracy, conspicuous consumption, and arrogance

Posted on September 16, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Today’s American politicians are clearly trying to keep up with the Joneses – or in this case, with the House of Windsor. Or so it seems. The death of Elizabeth reminds us that the Windsors are among the wealthiest families … Continue reading →

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Bush 41 – now history

Posted on December 4, 2018 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton For the next twenty-five days, the flags of the Fifty States will fly at half-staff, for yet another fallen leader and veteran. With the huge state funeral coming on Wednesday the 5th, we will again hear all … Continue reading →

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What If? Politics 2016-17

Posted on July 21, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

What if? (Fiction by Edward Johnson, provided to Nathan Barton for The Price of Liberty!) Warning: not our usual fare! Mama’s Note: We could get very lost in such speculation. While I appreciate Edward’s story, I would rather have The … Continue reading →

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