Tag Archives: Stupid government tricks

Among the many lies … more pandemic panic!

Posted on 2021-12-02 by TPOL Nathan

Although a friend describes the latest as “pandemic porn” I will refrain from using that pithy label. However, it is clear that government lies about COVID-19 are as old as the virus itself. And older than the actual pandemic. We … Continue reading →

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Ignorance is no excuse

Posted on 2021-11-06 by TPOL Nathan

We hear this headline constantly. And yet, time and time again, people constantly try and excuse their actions on this very basis. Of course, we should not that the people who quote this old saw to others are government employees. … Continue reading →

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What if DC stopped giving foreign aid?

Posted on 2021-10-29 by TPOL Nathan

We are told that last year, thanks to COVID, the most foreign aid ever in world history flowed from “rich nations” to “poor nations.” Something like $150 billion US according to some sources: others say it was as high as … Continue reading →

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Our current lap in the race of tyranny

Posted on 2021-09-30 by TPOL Nathan

As mentioned in the last column, the quote usually (and apparently wrongly) attributed to Sinclair Lewis, “When Fascism [tyranny] comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross,” was a little too late and simply … Continue reading →

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Were Lee, Jackson, and Wheeler traitors?

Posted on 2021-09-28 by TPOL Nathan

In the last commentary (HERE) I ran out of words to explain my claim that Southern officers and enlisted personnel (and their leaders and civilians) were NOT traitors to the United States. So here is the next commentary: WHY do … Continue reading →

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Suicide of a nation – and a civilization?

Posted on 2021-08-26 by TPOL Nathan

The incredible, insane, and hypersonic collapse of Afghanistan and the chaos and stupidity of so many people is on view and has been for a week. Hang on, folks! Things are going to get worse before they get better. As … Continue reading →

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Colorado’s collapse – in realtime for your viewing fear

Posted on 2021-08-11 by TPOL Nathan

While publishing the homeschooling series (starting here), some other things have come up. Most notably, the rapid collapse of Colorado. As I write this, Interstate Highway 70 has been closed through Glenwood Canyon for THIRTEEN days (29 July through 10 … Continue reading →

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The American way? Destroying authoritarian regimes

Posted on 2021-08-01 by TPOL Nathan

A question recently asked on a forum went something like this: “Is destroying/destabilizing the central government the American way of freeing citizens from their authoritarian regime?” The questioner was a bit sarcastic: “After all, having no central government and being … Continue reading →

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… on our knees before our “betters”

Posted on 2021-07-25 by TPOL Nathan

Municipal and county officials are often incredibly arrogant. For every customer service representative or equipment operator or even police officer who is friendly, helpful, courteous and encouraging? There seem to be two or three who are arrogant, condescending, sniffing out … Continue reading →

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Crumbling and collapsing

Posted on 2021-07-21 by TPOL Nathan

The recent tragic collapse of the apartment tower in Florida reminds us that life is fleeting and man’s creations are generally pretty-short-lived. But the physical collapse and the death toll (expected to be near 200, I understand) is really minor, … Continue reading →

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