Author Archives: The Political Hat

Public Schools Protecting Furries

Posted on November 15, 2022 by The Political Hat

     As reported previously, there were seemingly outlandish claims of schools accommodating children who identify as animals. It seemed too crazy to be true. Sure, public schools have gone all in on gender identity madness, but thinking you are a different … Continue reading →

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The Pro-Life Movement: Preparation Is Not Practical Experience

Posted on November 14, 2022 by The Political Hat

     The Pro-Life movement has been around as a force for fifty years or so. They were the corner stone of the Republicans becoming the party of the Religious Right and the Religious Right one of Ronald Reagan’s three electoral stool … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (November 13th, 2022)

Posted on November 13, 2022 by The Political Hat

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When Even Academia Honored The Brave

Posted on November 11, 2022 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.      Even Ivy … Continue reading →

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Post-Election Ballot-Counting Musical Interlude

Posted on November 10, 2022 by The Political Hat

     While the counting of ballot continues and continues, let us enjoy an apropos musical interlude. Tweet

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Word To Remember When Voting

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The Political Hat

     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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2022 Election Predictions

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The Political Hat

     It’s prediction time!   My “official” predictions for the 2022 election are below. Some perfunctory notes, however. On a national scale, the midterm was always likely to to be against the Democrats since they are the Presidential party in power. … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (November 7th, 2022)

Posted on November 7, 2022 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: The Election: A View from New York

Posted on November 4, 2022 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 election just around the corner, and anticipation high, even in New York, let us look back … Continue reading →

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The Injustice Of Intelligence : Being Smart In Academia Is Ableist: Reading And Writing Is Sexist; Reading And Writing Requirements For A Diploma Is Oppressive

Posted on November 2, 2022 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: The Left channels Pol Pot and his liquidation of intellectuals.      First, … Continue reading →

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