Tag Archives: Republic

Republics, democracies, and the dangers of all human government

Posted on October 24, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A correspondent shared this graphic with TPOL: All four of these men make an important point about “democracy.”(And by the way, make Winston Churchill into the liar and propagandist he so often was, claiming that ‘Many forms of Government have … Continue reading →

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The inflated worth of democracy

Posted on August 13, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Once upon a time, the US Army taught its new officers and enlisted troops that (1) the United States of America, under the Constitution of 1787, was a republic. A federal republic in which the federal government was the agent … Continue reading →

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Deep state supreme?

Posted on July 31, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Although Michael Rectenwald wrote this commentary a few days ago, before our (lying?) eyes saw Uncle Joe sitting in the (real?) oval office, he makes some very important points. He also comes to a conclusion – but perhaps a century … Continue reading →

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Democracy’s end? Or just the end of the Union

Posted on October 19, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Ze pollsters claim ‘mericuns more divided than ever on everyting! Continue reading →

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End of American democracy?

Posted on August 30, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Well, we are again finding something that so-called liberals and so-called conservatives seem to agree on. And both Democrats and Republicans. American democracy, like the American republic before it, has ended. According to voices on many different sides. As people … Continue reading →

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The evils of Democracy

Posted on July 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

It is traditional in many States to have the laws passed by the last legislative session take effect on the 1st of July. This theoretically gives the bureaucrats and the cops time to adjust their procedures and gear up for … Continue reading →

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A façade of “democracy”

Posted on October 2, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The next time you drive past what looks like a brick building or house under construction, stop and look carefully. Is it really a brick house, in which the brick is an integral part of the structure, supporting the roof … Continue reading →

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Who’s in charge, anyhow?

Posted on August 26, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Although this is usually (for us here at TPOL) a rhetorical spiritual question, it doesn’t hurt to ask it regarding politics and liberty, now and then. Who is really running things? The thought this time is triggered by a blogger … Continue reading →

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What do we mean by government?

Posted on August 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

In the commentary “what do we mean by liberty?” we looked at several definitions. Some of those mentioned “government.” One reason we like the American Heritage definition is it speaks of control or restrictions “by a government or other power.” … Continue reading →

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Constitution is “anti-democratic.” Really?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that Politico, that epitome of biased, government-lusting “journalism” has published an editorial that the United States Constitution of 1787, as amended, is un- and anti-democratic. They are far from alone in that. As a result, many so-called “Conservatives” … Continue reading →

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