Monthly Archives: November 2024

Quick Takes – Standing Against Euthanasia: Banned In West Virginia; Not A Right In Europe; Futile Care Reform

Posted on November 14, 2024 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: Not today Grim Reaper!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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The Morality Of Catgirls

Posted on November 13, 2024 by The Political Hat

     There has been, for some unfathomable reason, a staunch opposition to genetically engineering catgirls for domestic adoption. Now the bioethics of raising animals to the level of human (e.g. “uplifting”) is not only being brought up, but even attacked! “Bioethics … Continue reading →

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Election Aftermath 2024 — Kamala Harris Lost The Game Of Chicken

Posted on November 12, 2024 by The Political Hat

     The election was a game of chicken to see who could be second worst, and Kamala Harris failed and turned out the be the worst, with enough “LIVs” (Low-Information Voters) voting against the status quo, and for the celebrity, with … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Remembrance

Posted on November 11, 2024 by The Political Hat

      Though begun as “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day has expanded in the United States as a day for all those brave men and women who fight to keep us free. But we must never forget those who sacrificed themselves.       Sabaton’s moving … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (November 10th, 2024)

Posted on November 10, 2024 by The Political Hat

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Words To Remember When Voting

Posted on November 5, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Over a decade ago, I was talking with a scientist who had immigrated from Bulgaria, had lived under Communism, and had become an American citizen. The words she spoke to me still gives me a chill of terror: Tweet

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2024 Election From The Fog Of Uncertainty

Posted on November 4, 2024 by The Political Hat

     It’s prediction time, yet again… My “official” predictions for the 2024 election are below. There are plenty of perfunctory notes and caveats, especially this year. First and foremost is the skepticism over polling this year. Pollsters may have not been … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (November 3rd, 2024)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by The Political Hat

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Wrapping Up Early Voting In Nevada 2024

Posted on November 2, 2024 by The Political Hat

     With in person early voting over in Nevada, only mail and non-polling place drop-offs are left before Election day. The GOP voter lead stands at 45,102, or ~4.3%, as of the numbers released as of writing, with practically no overall … Continue reading →

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Free to Choose Friday, Revisited (Part 10)

Posted on November 1, 2024 by The Political Hat

     With the Presidential election less than a week away, this is a good time to revisit Milton Friedman’s ten-part Free to Choose each Friday before the election as a reminder of why politically good sounding policies are often bad economics.      The tenth … Continue reading →

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