Tag Archives: rebellion

North Star (Up)Rising – Is Minnesota in “insurrection”?

Posted on January 17, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

Tensions continue to rise and blood continues to flow in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, now officially nicknamed the “North Star State” by its State government, with adoption of its new flag. Certainly, this new standard will be much … Continue reading →

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Put not your trust in princes…

Posted on January 13, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

The following message was posted on Monday, 12 January 2026 at about 0600 Mountain Time. This commentary follows up on yesterday’s. Iran and the people of the nation are in our prayers and we seek ways to encourage them. Rezi … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: Final battle of the Iranian Revolution?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by TPOL Nathan

We present a guest commentary that includes a guest commentary, and ask readers their thoughts. Are these events for real in Persia? At least one well-respected geopolitical analyst says it is highly unlikely that the Islamic Republic will fall – … Continue reading →

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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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It isn’t “rogue government,” it is SOP for…

Posted on October 27, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

… government agencies to do things like this. Nor is it madness or just Wokeness or Progressivism or Conservativism. It is human government! We could fill the pages of this webzine/commentary for years with examples of justice twisted, perverted, and … Continue reading →

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Fragmentation underway in these States

Posted on October 11, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Recent news reports have parroted the press release of the dictator ruling modern California. California, Oregon, and Washington have begun a process of secession. They are creating the “West Coast Health Alliance” which is (in their words) a response “… … Continue reading →

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Internal war ramping up?

Posted on October 10, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Joining Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota in the coalition suing the Trump administration over defunding sex education in public schools that includes “gender identity” are Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, New … Continue reading →

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The shot heard ’round the world – a quarter-millenium ago

Posted on April 19, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

Today, of course, is 19 April 2025. On Wednesday, 19 April 1775, in the British colony, the Province of Massachusetts Bay, several small groups of farmers, tradesmen (and probably ne’er-do-wells) stood up to and fought several units of British regulars. … Continue reading →

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A reminder: what we owe government

Posted on February 20, 2025 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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Bearding the military-industrial complex

Posted on December 3, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

A lot of folks are up in arms about The Donald’s nomination of Pete Hegseth as SecDef (Secretary of Defense). MAJ Pete Hegseth, an Army National Guard officer with combat service in Afghanistan and Mesopotamia (Iraq). Many of those freaking … Continue reading →

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