Tag Archives: Texas

Goodbye, California?

Posted on July 15, 2025 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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Insanity ascendent?

Posted on April 17, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

As we here at TPOL understand it, Karmelo Anthony is the high school student who murdered a fellow student by stabbing him to death, apparently because he was “afraid.” (Excuse me, “person of interest” in the stabbing death.) So far, … Continue reading →

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American war zone

Posted on January 31, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Even while various American politicians seek to carry the fight against the evil actions of The Donald and the fascist Republican Party, the deep state warns us of a war zone just across the Rio Grande from Texas. Welcome to … Continue reading →

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The evil of political dynasties

Posted on August 14, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Perhaps we here at TPOL wrongly take for granted that most Americans – especially Libertarians – understand the evil of political dynasties, especially in republics. It has been a problem in these States since the founding of the Republic, and … Continue reading →

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Texas, my oh my

Posted on April 12, 2024 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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Craziness isn’t limited to politicians and government

Posted on March 7, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

As readers may know, the northeast corner of the Texas Panhandle has had a series of wildfires for more than a week. The largest, the Smoke House Fire, has burned  1,058,482 acres and as of this afternoon is 74% contained. … Continue reading →

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The significance and history of the Gonzales Flag

Posted on February 5, 2024 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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Texas ups the ante!

Posted on February 2, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

No, it is not a “constitutional crisis” – it is a real demonstration of the lack of faith that Uncle Joe and his rogue regime (administration) has created in Texas and many other States in 2024, as we careen down … Continue reading →

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War between some States and the FedGov approaching?

Posted on January 25, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the State of Texas (nee Republic of Texas) is rejecting the decision of the United States Supreme Court (a 5-4 ruling) that everyone understands will allow the Border Patrol to cut barbed tape at a 47-acre park … Continue reading →

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State borders – more imaginary lines? Why?

Posted on November 6, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

New border fortifications going up on part of the New Mexican-Texan stateline. Good, bad, or indifferent? Continue reading →

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