Monthly Archives: January 2013

National Debt Meets Temporal Mechanics

Posted on January 6, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Nevada state Treasurer has already beclowned herself after insisting that the elimination of the National Debt in 1835 caused the British to be successful in the War of 1812, with the problem thereafter being solved by a man killed in … Continue reading →

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A Most Murderous Monopoly

Posted on January 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The failure of gun control measures to stop criminals in the U.K. is well noted.      British doctors, no longer being able to blame the legality of guns for the high violent crime rates in the U.K., are trying to make … Continue reading →

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Leftist Approach To Government, In A Nutshell

Posted on January 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Nevada Assemblyman William Horne made a typically inane statement about how Republicans should join in the “solutions” that the increasingly Progressive/socialist Nevada Democrats proffer, or if not then just shut up.  But Assemblyman Horne’s choice of metaphor belies the something … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Lightness of Being… State Treasurer

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Political Hat

     With the biennial Nevada legislature kicking off for their 120-day limited threatening of life, liberty, and property, the idiocy of politicians steps out even more front and center than usual.      Sadly, with an early lead out of the starting-gate, Nevada … Continue reading →

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A Gun Control “Success” Story

Posted on January 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary at Newtown, CT, calls for “gun control” have been many calls for new gun control. Amongst those calling for new restrictions on American’s fundamental 2nd Amendment Rights is a trio of “pro-gun Democrat … Continue reading →

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House Republicans Very Own Kobayashi-Maru

Posted on January 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The “compromise” “Fiscal Cliff” bill was a no win situation for the House Republicans.      With the House passing the “compromise,” now taxes will be higher for some, but lower for others.      If the House had defeated the measure, then now … Continue reading →

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