Author Archives: The Political Hat

California vs. Diversity Statements

     So-called “Diversity Statements” have become widespread in academia, most notably as a mandatory part for applications for new faculty. More conservative states like Ohio and Utah have taken actions to ban such statements in public colleges. Now, the University of … Continue reading

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News of the Week (March 23rd, 2025)

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Firing Line Friday: The British Mess, with the First Lady of British Politics

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      The U.K. is now suffering from yet another Labour ministry following and building upon the incompetency of a … Continue reading

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Quick Takes – Killing Kids: Without Parental Consent; As A Human Right; Pre-Teen Terminations

     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: It’s easy to trick kids into thinking death is the solution. … Continue reading

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From Empire To Hermit Kingdom?

Or from MAGA to China      Probably one of the biggest turns in American politics is from being a global hegemon to the intentional surrender of power and retreat to a vaunted “safe space”.   Even if the reasons to do … Continue reading

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Womb Transplants: The Good, The Bad & The Nekomimi

     There has been much development in creating artificial wombs, including human trials.   Such technologies could provide solutions to many a modern day problem. But artificial wombs are not the the only prenatal alternatives out there.   Womb transplants are … Continue reading

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Nostalgia Of The Nomenklatura

Nor is this the Summer of Love      It has become an obsessive fantasy amongst some to look back at the past as a paragon of a more perfect civilization when the “common man” was king and responsible for creating wealth … Continue reading

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News of the Week (March 16th, 2025)

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The Ides of March

I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.      A little … Continue reading

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Happy Pi Day

     Happy π Day everyone!      Demonstrating that innovative thinking can save you decades of time, energy, and sanity, here is an explanation of how Isaac Newton revolutionized the number π! Tweet

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