Tag Archives: secession

The old libel: the South were a bunch of traitors

Posted on 2026-09-20 by TPOL Nathan

This issue is never far from our political thoughts here at TPOL. Tom Woods recently wrote on this. We’ve freely cribbed from his commentary, presented here. Tom responded to a “left-wing” (Regressive masquerading as a Progressive) contributor to National Review. … 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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Oh, Canada – how sad

Posted on 2026-07-01 by TPOL Nathan

Today is Canada Day. Continue reading →

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Alberta – shall be free?

Posted on 2026-04-03 by TPOL Nathan

Can Alberta vote to “stay free” and leave Canada? Continue reading →

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The latest secession “crisis” – New Mexico

Posted on 2026-03-28 by TPOL Nathan

New Mexico counties seek power to vote to secede and rejoin Texas: tired of Santa Fe Woke tyranny. Continue reading →

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Texas -190 years old

Posted on 2026-03-02 by TPOL Nathan

Just a quick note: the Republic of Texas (well, its modern reincarnation as the 2nd State of Texas) celebrates 190 years today, 02 March 2026. In 1836, Texas pushed against all the odds and declared its independence, after years of … Continue reading →

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Secession often is desirable

Posted on 2026-02-17 by TPOL Nathan

A New Mexico state representative has again filed a constitutional amendment that would allow three or more contiguous counties in the State to vote to secede if at least 15% of the counties’ electorate sign a petition to put the … Continue reading →

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North Star (Up)Rising – Is Minnesota in “insurrection”?

Posted on 2026-01-17 by TPOL Nathan

Tensions continue to rise and blood continues to flow in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, now officially nicknamed the “North Star State” by its State government, with adoption of its new flag. Certainly, this new standard will be much … Continue reading →

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Secession in the mix? Minnesota “True North”

Posted on 2026-01-08 by TPOL Nathan

Following the regrettable death of a woman who used her car to knock down an ICE agent in Minneapolis, the Minnesota governor’s remarks raise an ugly specter. He states that the Minnesota National Guard is being trained and is being … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, California?

Posted on 2025-07-15 by TPOL Nathan

Newsweek, one of the pitiful remnants of the print mainstream media, just before Independence Day published an article telling us that polls show that more Californians than ever (44% of those polled) want independence from the United States. Here at … Continue reading →

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