Author Archives: The Political Hat

A Strong But Grounded Foreign Policy

Posted on May 18, 2022 by The Political Hat

     It seems that we’ve gone in the past half century in America from the “they always blame America First” Left who urged America to not meddle in other countries’ affairs and to instead tend to troubles (and government spending), at … Continue reading →

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The Laws All Being Flat

Posted on May 17, 2022 by The Political Hat

     In this age of wokeness, its pseudo-Hegelian antithesis anti-wokeness practically requires an equal and opposite response, where non-woke “cuckservatives” are labeled as being pro-woke for “fighting with one arm behind their backs” or even acknowledging the de facto article of … Continue reading →

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European Union: The Stasi Redux?

Posted on May 16, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Demonstrating that liberty and human rights are often more of a suggestion than a rule to the overlords of the European Union, a proposal has been introduced to the European Parliament to mandate full time monitoring and reporting of all … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (May 15th, 2022)

Posted on May 15, 2022 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Where Do We Go on Immigration?

Posted on May 13, 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 increasing pressure on America’s Southern border and the impending end of “Title 42”, the question of illegal … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Rent Control Fail: Minnesota; Stockholm; Berlin

Posted on May 12, 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 curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how … Continue reading →

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India: Mother Nature Can Sue And Be Sued

Posted on May 10, 2022 by The Political Hat

     The bizarre notion of treating “Mother Nature” as a person with inalienable human rights can be easily laughed at, but it is increasingly being not only pushed but also implemented, most lately by the High Court of Madras in India: … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (May 8th, 2022)

Posted on May 8, 2022 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Radical Chic

Posted on May 6, 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”.      Once upon a time, journalists’ jobs were to communicate facts and inform the public about public affairs. Even … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Pronoun Gender Madness: Woke Irish; Punishing “Misgenering”; Suspended For Asserting There Are Two Genders

Posted on May 5, 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: All genders are valid… except for the real ones.      First, a … Continue reading →

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