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Defending America’s Borders Begins Abroad

Posted on March 27, 2024 by The Political Hat

     When the late Sonny Bono ran for the U.S. Senate, he was asked about illegal aliens, and he replied that if it’s illegal than it’s illegal and we should enforce the law. Your humble author has shared this very straightforward … Continue reading →

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About That Wage Gap…

Posted on March 26, 2024 by The Political Hat

     The gender pay gap is one of those things bandied about to prove The Patriarchy™ oppresses women at the workplace. Of course we know if you take into account other factors, this gap almost completely disappears. However, we are now … Continue reading →

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The Cause Of Inflation

Posted on March 19, 2024 by The Political Hat

     With inflation still an issue, many wonder just what is causing it? Let this cartoon bit from over half-a-century ago educate you if you still don’t understand. Scrooge McDuck tells what would happen if we printed a few billion dollars … Continue reading →

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The Ides of March

Posted on March 15, 2024 by The Political Hat

I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.      A little … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Towards Genetically Engineered Catgirls: Artificial Wombs; A.I. Transistors; Biocomputer Brains

Posted on February 22, 2024 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: Better living through technology?      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Tax Reform

Posted on February 16, 2024 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 Republican Party was most effective in cutting or otherwise reforming the tax system. Let us look back … Continue reading →

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Busy February, Light Posting

Posted on February 2, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Posting this year has already been light, and due to a plethora of real life work “emergencies”, February will likely also involve light posting as well. Tweet

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Having An Incorrect Meme Will Result in 5 Years Of Jail In Australia

Posted on January 16, 2024 by The Political Hat

     People in America often don’t realize how lucky they are to have a 1st Amendment. In Australia, you can be thrown in jail for five years if you have books, memes, or other such possessions that are deemed “violent extremists … Continue reading →

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Happy National Hat Day!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Today isn’t just Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Iowa Caucus, it’s National Hat Day! Tweet

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Firing Line Friday: Government and Public Confidence

Posted on January 5, 2024 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 lack of faith in our political institutions is nothing new, and fifty years ago it was as … Continue reading →

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