Author Archives: The Political Hat

An Uncanny Election Year

     Of all the elections for decades that your humble author has experienced, this one feels different.   Perhaps we’re on the verge of some epochal political realignment, or perhaps the irrational has just drowned out the sensible. Either which way, … Continue reading

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News of the Week (June 30th, 2024)

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Firing Line Friday: What’s on Malcolm Muggeridge’s Mind?

     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 the current fancy of some to blame America First and accuse America of being warmongers while … Continue reading

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Quick Takes – In Submission To Mother Earth: Praising Gaia In Medical School; Praising Gaia In Law School; Praising Gaia In The Netherlands

     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: The new pagan religious preached by our new secular priesthood.      First, … Continue reading

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The Othering Of America

     The winner of the Presidential Election this coming November will determine which party holds the Presidency during the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence from Britain. Back in the 1970s was a time of high inflation and when social mores were … Continue reading

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News of the Week (June 23rd, 2024)

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Firing Line Friday: A Murder Case

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Violence is nothing new to radical politics, and the 1960s were well known for political assassinations. Forty years … Continue reading

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Quick Takes – Enemies Not So Far Abroad: Russia In The Americas; Putin And Kim; Axis Of The Devils

     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: They want us to blame ourselves; that makes it easier for … Continue reading

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Alfred the Gay

     According to post-modern historians, every historical figure was gay, lesbian, or somehow queer (unless they are a designated evil personage, in which case they are straight). This now included Alfred the Great. The evidence? Using passive grammar in modern English … Continue reading

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News of the Week (June 16th, 2024)

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