Monthly Archives: April 2020

Reasonable Measures Do Not Justify Abuse of Power

Posted on April 15, 2020 by The Political Hat

     The Coronavirus seems to have brought out the worst in many people, and the best in others. Sadly for some, this has become a manichean stance where some believe that the coronavirus is no big deal and the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Science & Medicine?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Science is not received wisdom or divine truth. But some people think it is… Try something that might work? That is not medicine and not science . — John DePetro Show (@JohnDePetroshow) April 5, 2020      This tweet encapsulated how so … Continue reading →

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Concerning the Coronavirus

Posted on April 13, 2020 by The Political Hat

     There are many, many factors involved in how seriously some places are being hit with the Coronavirus*, including many that perhaps we aren’t really thinking about, which this article seems to indicate.      This is why it is useless from a … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (April 12th, 2020)

Posted on April 12, 2020 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Is There A Case for Private Property?

Posted on April 10, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      With the increased calls from some quarters to nationalize and centralize anything and everything healthcare related due to … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Killing Medicine: Mandatory Killing of the Mentally Ill; Wither Medical Conscience; Euthanasia via Organ Harvesting

Posted on April 9, 2020 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: Death peddlers gonna peddle death.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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American Innovation In The Age Of Quarantine

Posted on April 7, 2020 by The Political Hat

     What’s a business, like a strip club, to do when it’s declared a non-essential service?      Become an essential service… while still staying true to it’s core business model. Strippers staff 'Boober Eats' delivery service during coronavirus lockdown https://t.co/2umJn0rgzD pic.twitter.com/PqKlBu6m0c — … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (April 5th, 2020)

Posted on April 5, 2020 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: The Place of the Treaty in International Affairs

Posted on April 3, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      It is interesting just how much many people who now-a-days call themselves conservatives have taken a such a … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – That’s Racist! Free Speech, Parents, & Intellectual Diversity

Posted on April 2, 2020 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: Hitler!!1! You’re all Hitler!!1!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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