Monthly Archives: April 2014

Happy Easter (2014)

Posted on April 19, 2014 by The Political Hat

     The News of the Week will be late due to various obligations, and won’t be up until late Monday/early Tuesday.      In the meantime, here is a bunny kickin’-back & taking a relaxing bath. Tweet

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Teacher Bullied for Questioning Common Core

Posted on April 19, 2014 by The Political Hat

     A Missouri elementary school teacher testified before the Missouri Senate education Committee on how she and others were bullied and threatened for daring to question the Common Core curricula being imposed. Tweet

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The Left’s Mark for Modern Sinners

Posted on April 18, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Searchlight’s dim bulb, Senator Harry Reid, went on yet another rant about the Koch Bros.: “NASCAR fans can easily find their favorite drivers by simply looking at the cars as they fly because there are corporate emblems on the hood … Continue reading →

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Hayek on Social Justice

Posted on April 17, 2014 by The Political Hat

     From Firing Line, William F Buckley Jr hosts a discussion on social justice with George Roche III (Hillsdale College) and Noble Laureate economist F. A. Hayek. Tweet

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Progressive Education: Teaching Facts is Out; Teaching THEIR Values is In

Posted on April 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Sometimes the Left is so self-assured of their power that they let their mask slip.  Candidate for Toronto District School Board John Furr is one such example. The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values. … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – “Green” Lies, Voter Fraud, and “Because I’m a Democrat”

Posted on April 15, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Lying liars who lie.      Ah, the “truth” of catastrophic climate doom … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama’s Adventures Through Space and Time

Posted on April 14, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Obama has apparently revealed that he has the capacity to not only travel forward in time like us mere mortals, but to go backwards and even sideways! President Obama: "We are here today because we know we cannot be complacent. … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (April 13th, 2014)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for April 13th, 2014 Tweet

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Gun Nuts?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Ever heard that “Your 2nd Amendment is Outdated!”      Ever tried apply that to the rest of the Bill of Rights? Tweet

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Capitalism and a Free Society

Posted on April 11, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Margaret Thatcher chats with William F. Buckley about economic incentives, minimum wage and redistribution of wealth: Tweet

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