Tag Archives: Israel

The real reason to commemorate Hanukkah

Posted on December 20, 2025 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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The costs of war – and of peace

Posted on November 2, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that the latest plan for peace – or at least a cessation of overt combat – is being implemented in Canaan. All be it with many setbacks and detours. We know what the costs of war have been, … Continue reading →

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War drums beating louder

Posted on June 19, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Now that Israel has opened a second front in this current war – fighting both in Gaza and now blasting Iran hard – there are more and more Americans who want the US to get busy in the next phase … Continue reading →

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Gaza Territory? Really?

Posted on February 4, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

This just out – at 1800 hours Mountain Time. The Donald has proposed making the Gaza Strip an American Territory. And then attracting private investment to make Gaza into a modern Mediterranean resort complex – like the Spanish or French … Continue reading →

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Modern and Ancient Israel

Posted on June 5, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

“As for me and my house, we will serve…” No, not the State, but “YHWH: The LORD,” said Joshua ben Nun, the man who actually founded ancient Israel way back about 1400 BC. We know that at least some Israelites … Continue reading →

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What do you think? Are they all wrong? Hamas, Israel, Canaan, and genocide

Posted on May 13, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

We’ve been bombarded with images of protesters chanting “from the river to the sea” in support of Hamas and Palestinians against Israel. We also have seen a deluge of opposition claiming that this chant is literally a call for genocide … Continue reading →

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A worldwide gang of cowards

Posted on March 16, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

There are dozens of countries that have very loudly and publicly announced that they support Hamas in the Gaza Strip and are opposed to Israeli military attacks and occupation of the territory. And the Hamas claim that nearly 35,000 people … Continue reading →

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Leader of the “free” world

Posted on February 1, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Publisher’s note: An end-of-the-month business trip through the wonders of mostly-free Wyoming and into “growing more free” (in many ways) Utah put publishing on hold for a few days. Coupled with workload and some family illness! Thanks for your patience. … Continue reading →

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Hate crimes and hate speech in 2023 and now

Posted on January 23, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Do you know what a “hate crime” is? When you hear (or read) something, can you determine whether it is “hate speech?” A school in California is not concerned by some students telling Jewish students that all Jews and Israelis … Continue reading →

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Hannukah – looking forward and back

Posted on December 13, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

American and world politics has highlighted a Jewish religious holiday which also has meaning for liberty and independence, and seemingly has revealed significant antisemitic sentiment. Hannukah has lessons for lovers of liberty. Continue reading →

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