Tag Archives: right to keep and bear arms

Thoughts on weapons and disarmament

Posted on 2026-09-22 by TPOL Nathan

Now and then, gun owners are accused of being arrogant, stupid, and dangerous. They are even attacked for thinking that they are in the right. We are, in the eyes of many, “laughable” because we (paraphrasing Uncle Joe (Biden)) think … Continue reading →

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Democracy – really?

Posted on 2026-09-15 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 15 September, is the Ides of September, formerly the 7th month in the Roman (SPQR) year, before “the divine Julius” went and “reformed the calendar.” Today, we are amused to find out that it is officially, the “International Day … Continue reading →

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Colorado sinking fast

Posted on 2026-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

Right now, attention nationally seems to be on those States where Democratic mobs are busy nominating members and fellow-travelers of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA = Communists) to run as governors, senators, representatives, and a whole bunch of State … Continue reading →

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Civic duty? Or vigilantism?

Posted on 2026-08-03 by TPOL Nathan

This weekend, in Idaho (of all places), a serious and tragic situation unfolded. This posting from Spec Ops magazine explains what went down: Unfortunately, three people still died (not counting their suicidal killer) and seven were wounded. As one commenter … Continue reading →

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Schools, educrats, and guns

Posted on 2025-09-12 by TPOL Nathan

The killing of Charlie Kirk continues to have massive effects nationwide. We’ll talk about that more in a later commentary. For now, consider this. Many people are highly negative towards Mr. Kirk. And vicious towards those who are alarmed and … Continue reading →

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Put not your trust…

Posted on 2025-08-18 by TPOL Nathan

Rob Morse, whose Second Amendment and Self-Defense News email is always a great read, recently posted this snippet. “Selecting government personnel is how politicians establish policy. President Donald Trump nominated a judge for the U.S. Ninth Circuit. This judge, Eric Tung, has … Continue reading →

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Be eaten… or shoot… or be?

Posted on 2025-07-24 by TPOL Nathan

Government stupidity is always with us: An incredibly strong argument for why human, mandatory government is dangerous, immoral, and to be avoided. Or put down. Consider Yellowstone National Park. And visit this story in Cowboy State Daily. To put it … Continue reading →

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Pot and guns

Posted on 2024-10-10 by TPOL Nathan

Even while more and more States legalize the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational use, the Deep State and the FedState nannies continue to bauk. Among other things, the feds continue to argue that people who use marijuana … Continue reading →

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Political animals

Posted on 2024-06-14 by TPOL Nathan

Politics today involves every aspect, perhaps every moment of life. Generally for the negative. This is particularly true of the lovers and advocates of democracy: the “one-person, one-vote” and “majority rules” crowd. Or as some put it, “the voice of … Continue reading →

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Economy bringing changes for the good?

Posted on 2024-04-19 by TPOL Nathan

Funny but real image from a certain Western State;\: As the economy worsens under the current system and regime, we find inventive entrepreneurs expanding the offerings of their businesses. Having a Subway inside a NAPA Auto Parts store is a … Continue reading →

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