Category Archives: Elections

Weaponized Government Is Here To Stay

Posted on August 17, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Why have responsible and limited government when you can use it as a cudgel against your political enemies? They'll just try to weaponize it for themselves, be completely incompetent about it, and leave the Democrats with an even more and … Continue reading →

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Cuba, Then Venezuela, And Now Columbia?

Posted on June 20, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Ah yes, that Communist dictatorship of Cuba, where people wait in line for hours to not starve and cracks down on any who dare show discontent. Things in Cuba are getting worse since their main clients and source of income, … Continue reading →

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Nevada Primary 2022 – End Of Early Voting

Posted on June 13, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Early voting has always been the bulk of the vote in Nevada, but unlike previous years, this primary has ballots automatically mailed out to everyone, with the option of voting early in person, while before Corona-chan (COVID) absentee ballots had … Continue reading →

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Nevada Primary Early Voting 2022 (First Week)

Posted on June 8, 2022 by The Political Hat

     In many states, early voting can be indicative of performance in a general election. In Nevada, however, its a bit more complicated.   The short answer as to why is that registration numbers usually tighten up through a statewide primary, … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Future Of States’ Rights

Posted on January 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”.      With the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress pushing to Federalize elections, let us look back when William … Continue reading →

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Washington Governor Seeks To Punish Politicians Who Express Thoughtcrime

Posted on January 12, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Want to get elected and do some good in one of the three branches of government?   Better learn to shut up and only say what you are allowed to say when it comes to elections, if Washington Gov. Jay … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Problems of a Conservative Legislator

Posted on December 3, 2021 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”.      There is more to being a legislator, even in the Senate, than telling your base that you will … Continue reading →

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When Concerned Parents Are Terrorist Threats But Murder Is Free Speech

Posted on November 10, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Parents don’t like school boards who hide children getting raped, propose degeneracy, or teaching children that their moral value is dependent on their skin.   The Attorney General even thinks that concerned parents voicing their concern is dangerous!      Actually suggesting … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Educational Equity In Action: The Three “R’s” Purged From Diploma Requirements; Equity-Based Honors Program; Re-Segregation Of Schools

Posted on August 26, 2021 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: Dumbing down the kids for Social Justice!      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Politics and Black Progress

Posted on June 25, 2021 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 #BlackLivesMatter still prominent and Critical Race Theory becoming the center political debate, let us examine how things … Continue reading →

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