Category Archives: Elections

Nevada Early Vote (First Day of Early Voting)

Posted on October 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Early voting in Nevada has begun, and will continue for two weeks until the weekend before Election Day. The first day of early voting tends to have one of the heaviest Democratic turn-outs vis-à-vis the Republicans, and this is again … Continue reading →

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Dissenters Purged From Venezuelan Civil Service

Posted on October 4, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Faced with a potential recall election, Venezuela’s President Maduro has decided to make a convincing case… by firing from the civil service anyone who dares not blindly support him: “In the last few months, Venezuelan politics pretty much has revolved … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Banana-less Republics

Posted on September 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Latin America, both the Spanish speaking countries and Brazil, are stereotypically known for being “banana republics” run by dictators.  Indeed, Venezuela and Cuba seem to personify this.  However, there is an increasing trend of would-be tyrants and corrupt “El Presidente” … Continue reading →

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Hugo Awards: Child Molestation and Puppy Kicking

Posted on August 24, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Or, how the WorldCon is society and art writ small—”she would know”.      Another WorldCon which hosts the Hugo Awards has come and gone.  Yet again the two “puppies” slates (Sad Puppies and Vox Day’s Rabid Puppies).  And yet again, the … Continue reading →

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The New Feudalism of Venezuela’s Socialist Paradise

Posted on August 10, 2016 by The Political Hat

     So, what does President Maduro of that socialist paradise of “people power”, Venezuela, do when the people elect an overwhelming majority to the Venezuelan Congress dead set on removing you legally from power?      Try to have them banned, of course! … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and Tram-Ride Democracy

Posted on August 3, 2016 by The Political Hat

     During the recent failed coup in Turkey, Erdoğan called on the people and even the opposition to oppose the in order to uphold the “principles of democracy”.  The irony of a man who called democracy a tram that one rides … Continue reading →

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Democratic Authoritarianism in Turkey

Posted on August 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     What began as a rallying cry for “democracy” has now turned into a purge of dissenters.  The failed coup in Turkey, whether a “Reichstag” moment or simply a pathetic attempt at a coup, has given Erdoğan the excuse to declare … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump and the Holding of Tongues

Posted on July 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     #NeverTrump will not cause a Hillary Clinton Presidency.      Trump (and his more crazy supporters) will cause a Hillary Clinton Presidency.      Trump will do to Republicans what William Jennings Bryan did to the Democrats.      While it is possible that Hillary loses … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump and the GOP Establishment

Posted on July 21, 2016 by The Political Hat

     There is the belief that the “GOP Establishment” opposed Donald Trump and that anyone who opposes Trump is a tool of this “Establishment.”      This of course, ignores statements from Trump that place him close to Hillary Clinton ideologically and governmentally.  … Continue reading →

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Brexit and its Aftermath: The Embracing of Sovereignty

Posted on July 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     By a 52% to 48% vote, the United Kingdom has voted in a referendum to leave the European Union in the Brexit (British Exit) vote.  Despite the scare tactics of the Remain campaign and despite, or perhaps because of, the … Continue reading →

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