Tag Archives: secession

A Baker’s Dozen (TM) Ways to get rid of the States (or some of them)

Posted on 2024-08-02 by TPOL Nathan

You may have seen some of the current clickbait, telling you “These ten states will be empty by 2025” or “Everyone leaving these states” only to find out (again) that the click-bait headlines are never truthful, accurate, or really reflect … Continue reading →

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Is South Dakota heralding the future of the American union?

Posted on 2024-05-24 by TPOL Nathan

Imagine if the governor of every State in the union were banned from entering more than a tenth of the State by local governments? Good or bad? Nice or not-so-nice? You don’t have to: look at South Dakota and see … Continue reading →

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Texas, my oh my

Posted on 2024-04-12 by TPOL Nathan

We here at TPOL completely skipped it last month, as we remembered the 188th anniversary of the Fall of the Alamo in 1836. Yes, a 200-year-old flag. See below for its story! Meanwhile read on about why we remember that … Continue reading →

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When has a State seceded? Who calls the shots?

Posted on 2024-02-21 by TPOL Nathan

Back in the 1860s, it was all very simple and clear-cut – at least looking back a century and a half. A State called a convention with delegates selected by voters, and if the convention voted to leave the Union, … Continue reading →

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The significance and history of the Gonzales Flag

Posted on 2024-02-05 by TPOL Nathan

Last Friday, we posted commentary about the news that last week, the Texas National Guard began flying the Gonzales Flag (under the Stars and Stripes) in front of their headquarters in Austin, long capital of the Lone Star Republic and … Continue reading →

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Some resolutions for the First (Crime) Family

Posted on 2023-12-26 by TPOL Nathan

Hunter Biden will flee US (he claims) if The Donald wins in 2024. Maybe he ought to take his relatives with him? Continue reading →

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Goodbye (and good riddance?), California?

Posted on 2023-03-31 by TPOL Nathan

Is it time for California to go away? Not secede, but be kicked OUT of the Union? For cause? The list of charges and specifications is long, and we’ll just look at a few:

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Uncle Joe, democrat officials seek to push secession

Posted on 2022-07-11 by TPOL Nathan

The insane extreme reaction in about 20 states to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade has been demonstrated constantly in the last two weeks. Even while protesters and mobs scream that abortion has been banned across the nation and … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts about that “evil thing” called secession

Posted on 2022-07-02 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: Today, 2 July 2022, is the 247th Anniversary of what we consider the correct Independence Day for the thirteen nations of British North America that became the first United States of America. It has long been a tradition … Continue reading →

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Texas – goodbye?

Posted on 2022-06-29 by TPOL Nathan

It looks like ALL sides are ticked with Texas. Time for a reminder, courtesy of TxDOT (Department of Transportation): Drive Friendly, and Don’t Mess With Texas. Especially if you are living in Texas. What’s it all about? While it is … Continue reading →

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