Monthly Archives: May 2013

For Whom The IRS Scandal Isn’t

Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Would people thank the IRS for targeting Tea Party and other such groups?  Surely people would never condone such horrible, immoral, and illegal tactics, right?      Oh, wait, of course many people would love for the government to crush their ideological … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Tyranny

Posted on May 28, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The European Commission, an unelected body with near dictatorial powers, has decided to criminalize practically all seeds not registered with the government, as well as “plant reproductive materials” like saplings and tubors.      While some may argue that these regulations will … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for May 27th, 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by The Political Hat

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Not the Right Race at Columbia

Posted on May 24, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A recent kafuffle has arisen at Columbia University.  The Lydia C. Roberts fellowship is restricted to those “of the Caucasian race,” and Columbia is seeking to abolish that restriction.  The full restriction for the fellowship, as defined by the benefactor, … Continue reading →

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The Problem is Not Lack of Regulation

Posted on May 23, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Two recent disasters, the collapse of the Bangladeshi building and the West (Texas) ammonium nitrite explosion, are being held up as examples of unregulation run amok, with heavy regulation being the proffered solution.      The problem, in both cases, was not … Continue reading →

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Getting Gay with Kids… For Gaia

Posted on May 22, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The indoctrination by the Progressive left of innocent school children has yet again reached the point of self parody.  The alleged federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit public charity “Earth Guardians” have been mentioned previously for their apparent campaigning for Obama’s re-election.  … Continue reading →

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College, Where Dissent is Not Allowed in Free & Open Debate

Posted on May 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

     There are two ways a college or university can attack freedom of speech on campus: The first is by directly punishing, or threatening to punish, “incorrect” speech; the second is by allowing all-too-common rabid leftist mobs to drown out any … Continue reading →

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Why Did A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Charity Openly Campaign for Obama?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An Federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit public charity has openly campaigned for Obama’s re-election.      An eco-group called “Earth Guardians” lists themselves as “a project of GAYA – Global Alliance of Youth in Action, which is a Federally Recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for May 19th, 2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by The Political Hat

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Social Change: A Play In Three Acts

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Guest Poster

Guest post from “Farmer Joe,” originally from the comments at the Ace of Spades HQ —–Act I—– Liberal: Check out this thing. Conservative: Nope… don’t like it. L: Hate is ugly and oppressive. You have to tolerate it. C: OK, fine, … Continue reading →

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