Tag Archives: self-defense

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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A story of heroism, sacrifice, and facing reality

Posted on 2026-09-12 by TPOL Nathan

We share this story and assume that it is true, based on the circumstances. Regardless of who masterminded and executed the attacks twenty-five years ago on NYC and DC, the radio recordings and transcripts seem to be true. And a … Continue reading →

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How desperate will the hoplophobes and hoploclasts become?

Posted on 2026-09-08 by TPOL Nathan

A hoplophobe is a person who fears guns (or at least claims to). A hoploclast is one who hates guns. At least guns in the possession of anyone except a government, badged employee or a on-duty, serving combat-related person serving … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mamdani, count your blessings!

Posted on 2026-09-04 by TPOL Nathan

Over a month ago, the socialist Mayor of NYC, Zohran Mamdani proclaimed that five city-owned (and operated) grocery stores would be built, one in each borough. These stores, he announced to the crowd’s cheers, would sell food at 30% below … 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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Our right to defend ourselves – anywhere and against anything

Posted on 2026-07-20 by TPOL Nathan

An innocent man was attacked by a maddened bison bull in Yellowstone National Park recently. Although he lived, we think it appropriate to ask what right he had to defend himself. Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: SCOTUS looks at Hawai’i

Posted on 2026-02-10 by TPOL Nathan

From Rob Morse, as we again note how the States are dividing themselves along lines of freedom and tyranny. (Edited; comments/additional thoughts from TPOL in brackets.) We note again that the so-called Blue States (such as Hawai’i, California, New York, … Continue reading →

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Come on, folks – use some common sense

Posted on 2026-01-27 by TPOL Nathan

After the recent attack on the Cities (Southern Baptist) Church in Minneapolis on Sunday, the Rapid City Post put out this story. Many people chimed in to support this idea. Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers’ rights after protesters interrupt service … Continue reading →

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First, do no harm…

Posted on 2025-12-04 by TPOL Nathan

People get hurt. People get sick. The medical profession is supposed to help those people. But then, anyone able to do so should help others, like the woman in the picture. But doctors are expected to do more. Supposedly, doctors … Continue reading →

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Denominations and liberty

Posted on 2025-10-09 by TPOL Nathan

What is generally called “Christendom” or “Christian churches” is divided into hundreds of denominations, and thousands of “multi-” and “non-” and “anti-” denominational groups (congregations and loose collections of congregations). All claiming to worship YHWH (Jehovah, God, the Creator, the … Continue reading →

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