Author Archives: The Political Hat

Quick Takes – Dictates Of Academia: Diversity Statement Required; Critical Race Theory Defended; BLM Protest Suggested

Posted on October 20, 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: They’ aren’t saying you have to do it, just that there … Continue reading →

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Aktion T4 Comes To Australia… And Beyond

Posted on October 19, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Few people realize that the drive for purity and collective health started in Germany with “Aktion T4” which sought to ride society of the handicapped.   Eugenics began as a Progressive obsession, and despite it’s Nazi connotation, has been the … Continue reading →

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Maoist Struggle Sessions Come To Reddit

Posted on October 18, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Communist China under Mao Zedong outed dissenters and class enemies via Red Guard units who forced said class enemies to humiliate themselves by admitted alleged crime of expressing counterrevolutionary thinking. We’ve seen this happen within government bureaucracy, national laboratories, and … Continue reading →

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Public Schools: Where Public Masturbation Is Considered Normal

Posted on October 18, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Would you trust your child with people who think that children masturbating in front of other children isn’t considered “outside the norm”? Would you trust the public schools to take care and protect your child?   That second question was … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Racial Discrimination In Canadian Courts

Posted on October 17, 2022 by The Political Hat

     In the name of “Equity”, racial discrimination is declared to be necessary as a component of “anti-racism” to counter the “systemic racism”, while ignoring the fact that if you can get away with this racial discrimination, then perhaps the people … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (October 16th, 2022)

Posted on October 16, 2022 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Revenue Sharing

Posted on October 14, 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”.      The centralized control, directly or indirectly via odorous mandates and requirements, of local programs and affairs by the … Continue reading →

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Concerning Titles & Pronouns

Posted on October 13, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Glumfnor. ‘Tis a silly nonsense word, isn’t it? What would you think of someone who demanded that you refer to them by the title of “Glumfnor”? Titles can be a contentious thing. Should someone with an Ed.D be called “Doctor”? … Continue reading →

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California: Politicians Subsidize Unions & Unions Subsidize Politicians

Posted on October 12, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Unions take their members dues and use it, in part, to buy off politicians. That’s hardly news. Politicians doing favors for unions is also not news. California has decided, via AB 158, to be open and indirectly subsidize those same … Continue reading →

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American Medical Association To The Attorney General: Silence Our Critics!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by The Political Hat

     So, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and the Children’s Hospital Association co-signed a letter to the Attorney General, Mark Garland.      The letter talked about the Dept. of Justice helping to stop threads of violence, intimidation, and physical … Continue reading →

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