Category Archives: Education

The Virtue of Politically Correct Bullying

Posted on October 10, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The worldview of the broader Left is in many ways a religious one. It is a faith of ultimate good and ultimate evil. ‘Tis a manichean world view where the ultimate evil is the miasmic conspiracy of “Kyriarchy” and innocent … Continue reading →

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The Veil of John Rawls’ Ignorance

Posted on October 3, 2016 by The Political Hat

     John Rawls is a name that few Americans are familiar with, let alone a name many, if not most, conservative are unfamiliar with.   Yet his major works, “A Theory of Justice” and “Political Liberalism” have served as the lens through … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Tool of The Patriarchy? Puppies!

Posted on October 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     What’s next?  A beat up old van that has “free candy” written on the side?      The puppy was probably a misogynist anyway… Tweet

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Cleanliness is Next to Sharia

Posted on September 29, 2016 by The Political Hat

     We’ve seen public schools teach the Islamic Shahada, encourage “Muslim” clothing be worn, or circulating the Koran.  Now, they seem to be taking all that for granted… “The father of a second-grader in the Cecil S. Collins School was alarmed … Continue reading →

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Equity vs. Essentialism

Posted on September 28, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Two of the major contrasts between Leftist thought and conservatism (in the Anglospheric vein) are: Whether human beings are tabula rasa upon which society can writ large vs. the idea that human nature actually exists; and society should reflect an … Continue reading →

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How the University of Iowa Warns You Who NOT to Hire

Posted on September 27, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The cancer that is “social justice” has been infesting colleges for decades, spreading from department to department, and college to college.  Now it has metathesized into is final form: The University of Iowa will be giving out degrees in Social … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Genderbending Leviathan; Genderbending Education; Genderbending Medicine

Posted on September 22, 2016 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: LOL “Gender”      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on…      Supporting for … Continue reading →

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Common Sense is Sexist and Kinda Rapey

Posted on September 14, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Being a reasonable person is tantamount to supporting sexual harassment, sexism, and rape culture… as far as the Obama administration is concerned. “Defining sexual harassment using ‘common sense and reason’ is a violation of Title IX, the Department of Education … Continue reading →

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Queering Segregation

Posted on September 13, 2016 by The Political Hat

     A K-12 school in Atlanta, Georgia has declared itself to be a “safe space” for ‘”LGBTQ+” students. “Pride School Atlanta is the first LGBTQ+ affirming school in the South. Spearheaded by Christian Zsilavets, an openly transgender educator, it will join … Continue reading →

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The Entire Point of Microaggressions is Self-Censorship

Posted on September 12, 2016 by The Political Hat

     When one can commit a “microaggresssion,” even though nothing negative was intended and despite the “offense” is not objectively offensive, it is up to the allegedly aggrieved to determine if the “microaggression” occurred or not.  This gives the “microagressed” upon … Continue reading →

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