Tag Archives: propaganda

Media, American style: The Donald and AI

Posted on 2026-09-26 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared some images and memes with us here at TPOL, worth sharing. We note this is generally addressed to “mainstream media” but similar ideas (that is, lies) can be found in alternative media. And of course, “trust us … Continue reading →

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The temptation of “public schools”

Posted on 2026-08-20 by TPOL Nathan

Still weeks from the end of August, most American schoolchildren are now again confined to these government-run, tax-funded institutions for another school year. This graphic was and is intended for christians, but it is just as true for lovers of … Continue reading →

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Psychological terrorism – bio, nuclear, and chemical (and more)

Posted on 2026-05-16 by TPOL Nathan

Terrorism has many similarities to epidemics and pandemics, and can be a great hazard to people and society. Continue reading →

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The Black Hills – “benefits” of democracy, the mainstream media, and politicians’ fear

Posted on 2026-05-06 by TPOL Nathan

Examples from South Dakota show how lies and fearmongering damage people, places, and the economy and future. Continue reading →

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“Put not your trust in princes” – press edition

Posted on 2026-04-25 by TPOL Nathan

We are flooded daily with lies. Lies from government, from media, from advocates and opponents of every possible idea or project. Why? Continue reading →

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Newsom “co-governor” reveals the agenda for California “after our term”

Posted on 2026-04-08 by TPOL Nathan

California leadership intends to continue to destroy families and lives long after they leave office. Continue reading →

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Stupid? Or just memory-impaired? Or more sinister?

Posted on 2026-03-10 by TPOL Nathan

The war on Iran, and in nine countries of the Middle East, continues. DC and Jerusalem (the FedGov and Israelis) continue to increase the “intensity” of the attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran. Including widening the target list. And … Continue reading →

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500 American military personnel dead in Iran war?

Posted on 2026-03-08 by TPOL Nathan

The Russian news agency Tass (as we write this on 6 March 2026) is one of many worldwide media publishing the following in the past 48 hours. Though we find it hard to feel truly sad about the death of … Continue reading →

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Nuclear war – fear, hype or something else?

Posted on 2026-03-07 by TPOL Nathan

In the last week or so, following the massive (and continuing) American-Israeli assault on Iran, we have seen a major uptick online of articles about nuclear weapons and war. Most of these seem to be panic-driven prophesies of pending doom. … Continue reading →

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Tilting at windmills – what are the results?

Posted on 2026-03-06 by TPOL Nathan

Don Quixote, hero of Miguel de Cervantes’ novel and the much more recent musical, is famed for tilting at windmills, believing them to be (in his senility) monsters with four arms intent on conquest and domination. Of course, his efforts … Continue reading →

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