Tag Archives: SCOTUS

The tyranny of licenses, permits, and permission slips – and trusting without verifying the truth

Posted on December 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Have you, dear reader, seen this or something similar to it? Yes, these are real cases. You can find the details online, just as we at TPOL did. But …

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Put not your trust…

Posted on August 18, 2025 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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Wow – a wise decision? Maybe?

Posted on June 10, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Every once in a while, SCOTUS does something which appears to be quite good. However strange and whatever the reason, it is cause to celebrate at least a bit. Too bad they are not more consistent in actually judging honestly … Continue reading →

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What is going on now? SCOTUS rules?

Posted on June 4, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Some conservatives and libertarians are upset with SCOTUS. Again. Particularly with Kavenaugh and Barrett. According to the Western Journal, they voted with liberal members and the Chief Justice to refuse to hear a case in which Maryland has outlawed an … Continue reading →

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Maine: harbringer of tyranny

Posted on May 25, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Folks, it ain’t just Congress … and “no American” includes even those who are members of these august bodies we call “legislatures” and “councils” and commissions. Every session seems to bring us that much closer to tyranny as they pass … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS and lesser Nazgul – powers and corruption

Posted on March 31, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

American government and society have been irretreivably warped – twisted – by the so-called justice system. The federal judicial branch and system established by the US Constitution and then changed and frankly corrupted by Congress and the influence and desires … Continue reading →

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A century of governmental abuse – bald-faced tyranny

Posted on December 23, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

As we near the end of this tumultuous year of 2024, there is one centennial commemoration we should keep in mind. In a horrible SCOTUS decision in the case Hester v. United States an important, God-given right protected by the … Continue reading →

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Nazgul rule on The Donald and immunity

Posted on July 1, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

And everyone is confused and even angry. As announced today (Monday, 1 JUL 2024), the SCOTUS ruled 6-3 today on the Jack Smith prosecution against The Donald for his instigation of events on 6 JAN 2021. “The nature of presidential … Continue reading →

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Screaming their heads off?

Posted on June 29, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

The recent Supreme Court decision taking away the power of administrative law judges seems to have everyone on both sides of the traditional political aisle screaming. Are they really that upset and fearful or is it an act? This term, … Continue reading →

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Enemies of the State versus Enemies of Liberty

Posted on March 20, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Many of us in what is sometimes called the “liberty movement” have been labeled more than once as “enemies of the state.” The implication is that we are therefore opposed to decency and good order. That we are opposed to … Continue reading →

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