Monthly Archives: November 2017

Public Schools and the Hajj

Posted on November 7, 2017 by The Political Hat

     In Islam, the Hajj “is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, and a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of … Continue reading →

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Charter of the Forest — Still Relevant After 800 Years

Posted on November 6, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Eight hundred years ago today, Henry III of England signed the Carta de Foresta, better known by its English translation: The Charter of the Forest.      It was a rejection of the “Norman Yoke” and the restriction of lands from public … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (November 5th, 2017)

Posted on November 5, 2017 by The Political Hat

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There Can Be Only One (Galaxiegender)

Posted on November 3, 2017 by The Political Hat

     One special little Tumblr snowflake will be very, very upset with you if you dare claim to be the same admittedly-made-up gender: Tweet

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Quick Takes – The Campus Soviet: The Innocent Are Guilty; The Real Guilty Shall Be Protected; You Deserved It Anyway

Posted on November 2, 2017 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: You can trust US, comrade!      First, a little bit of mood … Continue reading →

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An Epitome of Social Engineering

Posted on November 1, 2017 by The Political Hat

     A “thought experiment” from two psychology professors have come to the conclusion that the way to utopia lies in taking babies away from mothers the moment they are born and then substituting a mother’s own child with a substitute.      Herein … Continue reading →

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