Tag Archives: History

Government works so well!

Posted on 2026-06-01 by TPOL Nathan

Do we really understand what governments do well? For many, it should be an eye-opening, and liberating piece of knowledge. Continue reading →

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Casualties of war

Posted on 2026-05-26 by TPOL Nathan

The American military dead honored yesterday in Memorial Day are far from the only casualties of war. Let us remember all those who died in wars with or within these States. Continue reading →

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Canadian government accelerates religious persecution

Posted on 2026-04-02 by TPOL Nathan

Canadians lose freedom of speech to an even greater extent. Continue reading →

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The Irish saga: stolen land and the blame game

Posted on 2026-03-17 by TPOL Nathan

And a tip o’ the hat to all for St. Patrick’s day 2026. Padraig (Patrick) is, of course, the patron saint of Ireland. And an official saint of the Roman Catholic Church, which claims him for Rome as the first … Continue reading →

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Another war

Posted on 2026-03-01 by TPOL Nathan

Yesterday’s attack by Israeli and US forces on Iran has within hours expanded to include a dozen different nations. As usual, we have nowhere near enough information to figure out what is really going on. The claims made by various … Continue reading →

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Legacy – a few thoughts about Ronald Reagan

Posted on 2026-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes a bit of a shock to us here at TPOL to realize it’s been more than 38 years since Reagan left office, and 46 years: almost half a century! since he took office. The man was born … Continue reading →

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Looking back on “Presidents’ Day”

Posted on 2026-02-16 by TPOL Nathan

The history of “President’s Day” is a convoluted one. (Isn’t everything with government?) Legally, for the FedGov, it is officially still “Washington’s Birthday” and just the calendar date was changed back in 1971, from 22 February to the third Monday … Continue reading →

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The “sin” of colonialism and language (2)

Posted on 2026-01-21 by TPOL Nathan

As discussed in part 1, in modern Euro-American societies (and in the Communist world), colonialism is as great a sin as racism, white supremacy, and misgendering people. Past and present. Maybe worse than some of these. As with racism and … Continue reading →

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30 December 1890, Wounded Knee, SD

Posted on 2025-12-30 by TPOL Nathan

135 years ago today. A long-time friend and correspondent wrote this monologue which we are pleased to share with our readers today. He remains anonymous for many reasons. We at TPOL have edited somewhat, and his writings do not always … Continue reading →

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The real reason to commemorate Hanukkah

Posted on 2025-12-20 by TPOL Nathan

TPOL readers may not all be familiar with the story of Hanukkah, the Jewish holy day and holiday that so often is close to Christmas on the calendar. There is much to learn from Hanukkah, whether you believe in God, … Continue reading →

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