Tag Archives: tyranny

Customs, traditions, and liberty

Posted on December 31, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Recalling the Wounded Knee massacre this 235th anniversary saw Congress establish a special status for the land on which that occurred, and where the victims are buried. At the same time, it triggered afresh demands by “tribal leaders” to take … Continue reading →

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Religious conflict spreads in North America

Posted on December 7, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

An interesting piece of news passed our desktop recently. According to various mainstream media newspapers and a video blogger, the Premier of Quebec’s “Minister for secularism” (how’s that?) has introduced Bill 9 in the Quebecois National Assembly (Parliament). The bill, … Continue reading →

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Bloodlust knows no bounds

Posted on November 24, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Really? Everyone knows that guns are verboten in Canada. Along with saying anything that might be viewed as negative towards homosexuals, transgenders, or Muslims. But as with any Animal Farm society, some animals are more equal than others. A few … Continue reading →

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The wretchedness of DC and government in general

Posted on November 12, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.”—Thomas Jefferson This clearly states a scriptural principle (one found in the Bible, that is.) Peter told the Sanhedrin, “we must obey God rather than men.” Tyranny, even its milder forms such as authoritarianism, … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to restore liberty and freedom?

Posted on October 30, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Consider these quotes: “But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” – John Adams  “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our … Continue reading →

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Starting week #5 – some humor, perhaps?

Posted on October 29, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

(A BAKER’S DOZEN (TM)) Now we have survived – even thrived! – for four weeks with only “minimum essential” government. How much farther can we go? When will we really see what it is like to have the FedGov really … Continue reading →

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Four weeks…

Posted on October 28, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

The 28th of October, 2025. The FedGov has been shut down for four weeks. Twenty-eight days. As we all know, the results are catastrophic. The Fifty States have fallen into anarchy and chaos. Jerusalem in AD 70 and Berlin in … Continue reading →

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The fist of tyranny – tighter and tighter?

Posted on October 20, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Most readers are familiar with the saying (apparently attributed to Thomas Merton), The more you squeeze, the less you have. When it comes to the Imperial regime of the District of Criminals, this certainly appears to be the case. The … Continue reading →

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The tragedy of our British cousins’ loss of liberty

Posted on September 3, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

We first learned about Graham Lineham’s arrest from Tom Woods. A detailed discussion of his ordeal on his return from the United States can be found at The Blaze. He was met at Heathrow Airport on deplaning by five – … Continue reading →

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A blow against local tyranny?

Posted on August 30, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

From Florida comes word that a State legislator is attempting to outlaw HOAs – Home Owners Associations. Juan Porras, a Miami Republican, is pushing to liberate nearly half the population of Florida who live in communities with HOAs. Over the … Continue reading →

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