Tag Archives: Stupid government tricks

Wicked witches of the West

Posted on August 15, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Now everyone knows that The Donald is not a nice guy, He can be cruel, mean, blunt, and outspoken. (As Caitlin Johnstone has pointed out, Trump is a criminal, not because of the things he’s been indicted for, but because … Continue reading →

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Trigger warning

Posted on August 12, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A cute, funny picture, right? Unless you were also to launch a screed against certain people or institutions, that is.

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Government continues to grow more powerful

Posted on August 1, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Despite greater and greater fractures and failures on the part of federal, state, and local governments. and ever-increasing awareness of the threat the powers-that-be and their agencies and minions present, the powers of these enemies of liberty still are not … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities and rights: living free and the 4th Amendment

Posted on July 28, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

In response to Rob Morse’s commentary recently on how to defeat evil (see here), there was one comment that struck a chord: Douglas Edward Evans: “I took a solemn oath to defend the constitution of the United States… and the … Continue reading →

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The FedGov, schools, religion, and free trade

Posted on July 25, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s Note: this is a rewrite and republication of the commentary “Federal government good at micromanagement but…” published on 17 May 2023. For some reason (please tell us), very few readers thought that commentary was worth their time (and for … Continue reading →

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A Baker’s Dozen ™: Reasons you know you work for the government.

Posted on June 17, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

A Baker’s Dozen ™: Reasons you know you work for the government. (Courtesy of several folks associated with The Price of Liberty who suffered through years of having to work in government or work with government.) When:

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Is civilization going to collapse? Part 2

Posted on June 6, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

See our posting of Part 1 a few days ago. TPOL is responding to so-called survivalists and preppers that claim that civilization is collapsing and doing so quickly. Again, we restate: This is worth considering for lovers of liberty. Here … Continue reading →

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Government stupidity is paid for by real people

Posted on May 28, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

It appears that Arizona is facing a water crisis. It has many facets, but here are some that are worth considering, both for people in Arizona and elsewhere. This is the case even if the FedGov-pressured grand agreement between Arizona … Continue reading →

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Theft by government – a reminder to us all

Posted on May 18, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

This marquee appeared down in Texas, I understand, put up by a brave businessman or woman. We here at TPOL have no idea whether the gal or guy is a true lover of liberty and believer in free markets, or … Continue reading →

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“Incompetence is the main attribute of government”

Posted on May 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Our commentary headline is a quote from the estimable Paul Craig Roberts in his brief recent commentary pointing out that – political and bureaucratic proclamations to the contrary – the destruction of San Francisco’s First Republic Bank is not the … Continue reading →

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