Author Archives: The Political Hat

Firing Line Friday: The Mechanism of Moral Development

Posted on March 3, 2023 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”.      Increasingly, many see morality being totally abandoned. Half a century ago, when morality was also slipping down that … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Academic Madness: Woke Janitors; “Power, Inequity, and Justice”; “Abolish the Family”

Posted on March 2, 2023 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: Clean-up in aisle “woke”.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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They Fear The Traditional Nuclear Family

Posted on March 1, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Apparently, believing that it is best for children to grow up in a household with a mother and father dedicated to each other and their children is… “un-American”. At least is it according to South Dakota state Representative Erin Healy. … Continue reading →

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University Of Chicago: Everyone Encouraged To Apply (Except For White And Asian Men)

Posted on February 28, 2023 by The Political Hat

     The Physics Department at the University of Chicago invited undergraduate applicants to a “Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)” complete with a $6000 stipend.   But the announcement made it clear that Asian and White men are not who this … Continue reading →

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Fighting Wokeness With Nondiscrimination In West Virginia

Posted on February 27, 2023 by The Political Hat

     West Virginia has previously introduced legislation to stop the implementation of Critical Race Theory. Now, they are aiming to ban “DEI” bureaucracy along with the ills of requiring “diversity training”. HB 3505 bands “Offices of diversity, equity, and inclusion”: “(A) … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (February 26th, 2023)

Posted on February 26, 2023 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: What to Do about the Post Office

Posted on February 24, 2023 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”.      The scope and monopoly of government services, as well as the extent of welfare, has been debated for … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Praxis

Posted on February 23, 2023 by The Political Hat

     In 2021, President Biden rescinded the ban on “diversity and sensitivity” training that instituted racial divisiveness and discrimination, i.e. implemented “praxis”, via Executive Order. Now, he has promulgated an Executive Order that requires the implementation of “equity”. “Equity”, to remind … Continue reading →

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Utah vs. Diversity Statements

Posted on February 22, 2023 by The Political Hat

      Universities and colleges are increasingly requiring “diversity statements” which serve as pledges to wokeness and praxis. Now, Utah may end up stepping up to the plate and start swinging back by banning any such “diversity statements” for not only higher … Continue reading →

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California To Banks: Stop Doing Business With Gun Manufacturers… Or Else!

Posted on February 21, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Operation Choke Point was a secret government scheme to dissuade banks from working with, amongst others, firearm related businesses. It was a scandal at the time and ended after four years. Now, there is a draft law being openly proposed … Continue reading →

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