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Intangible License — Fungible Freedom

Posted on October 25, 2022 by The Political Hat

     One of the more infuriating things about daily life is the need to obtain and have a license to an increasingly large number of things. But at least when you have that physical license in your hot little hands, it’s … Continue reading →

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Towards A Literal Parliament Of Whores

Posted on October 24, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Men are increasingly being sidelined in society, and many retreat into hobbies, gaming, or resentment. This is a real problem, but not everyone who recognizes the problem understands it. Case in point. Young men aren’t having sex! Nearly a third … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Revenue Sharing

Posted on October 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”.      The centralized control, directly or indirectly via odorous mandates and requirements, of local programs and affairs by the … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: A Conservative Look at Marijuana

Posted on October 7, 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 more and more states decriminalizing marijuana, for “medicinal” purposes if not outright, let us look back at … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Southern Imagination

Posted on September 23, 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”.      Though not so much these days, the South stood apart, for good or ill, half a century ago. … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Selling of the President 1968

Posted on September 16, 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”.      Elections and politics have always been an exercise in selling wise ideas at best, and carnival barking at … Continue reading →

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Miracle Of The Individual

Posted on September 13, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Tribalism and “us vs. them” sentiment of the nationalist global ideology seems resurgent these days, but let us not forget the miracle that elevated an individual as more than a tool of the elitists.      There isn’t some false dilemma fallacy … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Young

Posted on September 9, 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”.      Older generations have always complained about “The Young” and fret over what has become of younger generations. What … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Dump Nixon?

Posted on September 2, 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”.      Never Trump. Always Trump. Somewhere in between? A similar argument arose around Nixon before Watergate ever happened. William … Continue reading →

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Republicanism And Conservatism

Posted on August 25, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Your humble author has often pointed out that many on the rights seemed inclined to tear down institutions, and even mores, in a quest to stop elites from being a threat, if not outright seek to “hear the lamentations of … Continue reading →

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