Tag Archives: Theft by government

The Federal land grab – a quick history (part 1)

Posted on 2025-04-04 by TPOL Nathan

A frequently discussed issue in libertarian and free-market anarchist circles regards the fact that there is NOT constitutional power or permission given to the FedGov to own anything except for specific military and naval properties. And that only with the … Continue reading →

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Deep-six the income tax

Posted on 2025-03-28 by TPOL Nathan

Yahoo posted a fascinating clickbait article with all kinds of numbers. What would upper-middle-income wages and salaries be like if the FedGov income tax disappeared? Depending on the various income levels in the States, working folks would take home anywhere … Continue reading →

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American schools – more and more are little but a joke

Posted on 2025-03-25 by TPOL Nathan

Schools are supposed to educate – to teach people (especially children). Public schools, that is, government-run, tax-funded, schools are constantly demonstrating that they are generally incapable of doing so. Oh, there are exceptions to this. Schools which have outstanding, loving, … Continue reading →

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The dangers of FedGov largesse

Posted on 2025-03-10 by TPOL Nathan

The map below, of south-central South Dakota (the Great Plains portion of the south half of West River (1/6th of the State: 12,500 square miles) shows the Mni Wiconi Project. The story of this project is a classic example of … Continue reading →

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They have itching ears…

Posted on 2025-02-22 by TPOL Nathan

Really? There have been more than a few followers of Christ Jesus (and many who follow the Law of Moses) who have objected vehemently to the actions proposed by The Donald’s DOGE and his eeevviilll henchman or alter ego Elon. … Continue reading →

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A reminder: what we owe government

Posted on 2025-02-20 by TPOL Nathan

As we near the end of the year AD 2024 (but continue to live in AL 248), let us look again at what huge amount of freedom we have in these Fifty States – provided that we beg one or … Continue reading →

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American colony gets some basic human rights back?

Posted on 2025-02-11 by TPOL Nathan

Yes, the FedGov has colonies – other than the Fifty States they try to make little more than colonies or administrative regions or districts (a la France). They are generally in three types: a. De facto colonies where the FedGov … Continue reading →

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A conservative’s realization: being had by government

Posted on 2025-02-10 by TPOL Nathan

The following commentary by Rob Morse, a conservative advocate of the 2nd Amendment and armed citizens, is telling. He points out clearly that government – American government at all levels – has failed. Particularlyin the field of education. That the … Continue reading →

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Are these reasonable and attainable goals for the American economy?

Posted on 2025-02-03 by TPOL Nathan

The Fifty States’ GDP was over 25 trillion dollars in 2023 – last year for which we have found data online. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the US FedGov deficit was 1.6 trillion dollars or 6.3 percent of the … Continue reading →

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Your 1.27 billion dollar memorial for Jimmy Carter

Posted on 2025-01-09 by TPOL Nathan

Today, 9 January 2025, is the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. So of course, “citing tradition,” all “non-essential” Federal employees are given the day off. There are (per Google search) over 3 million of them: roughly … Continue reading →

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