Tag Archives: Democrats

Violence & Escalation

Posted on July 16, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Just a week ago, your humble author noted a marked increase in the acceptance of violent rhetoric and and warned of “fringe individuals who live in political echo chambers who are likely to do something stupid”. Less than a week … Continue reading →

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Frustration & Violence

Posted on July 9, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Whether its a hard Leftist who wants to double down on immanentizing the eschaton, or someone one the post-conservative Right who feels like the country has suddenly gone mad and thinks that no one is trying to bring back normalcy, … Continue reading →

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An Uncanny Election Year

Posted on July 2, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Of all the elections for decades that your humble author has experienced, this one feels different.   Perhaps we’re on the verge of some epochal political realignment, or perhaps the irrational has just drowned out the sensible. Either which way, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – All The Climate Things: Your Car’s Energy; Your Farm And Home; Your Cold Temperature

Posted on April 25, 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: All your things are belong to Gaia (in care of the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Not Just For The Terminally Ill Anymore; Easy To Kill In California; Nearly Half Of Canadians Want To Kill the Mentally Ill; Killing The Suicidal

Posted on April 16, 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: That’s certainly one way to end mental illness.      First, a little … Continue reading →

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Comrade Chuck Schumer

Posted on March 18, 2024 by The Political Hat

     This past Lunar (AKA “Chinese”) New Year, New York Senator Chuck Schumer attended acelebration with Communist Chinese officials, including one associated with China’s extraterritorial “police stations”, including in New York City, while he waved the Communist Chinese flag. New: Senator … Continue reading →

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Legalizing Obscenity For Children

Posted on February 13, 2024 by The Political Hat

     The state of New Jersey is considering a bill, S2421, which would exempt teachers and school librarians from restrictions on distributing or promoting obscene material, even if it’s to children. 2C:34-3. Obscenity For Persons Under 18. … e. Defenses. … … Continue reading →

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Expression Of Wrongthink Is Doubleplusungood In New York

Posted on December 4, 2023 by The Political Hat

     The United Kingdom is well known for using the novel “1984” as a how-to guide, but they are not the only place to truly love the power of Big Brother: The governor of New York has declared that New York … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Do We Need a Foreign Policy Doctrine?

Posted on November 17, 2023 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”.      Increasingly, it feels as if politicians in both the Democratic and Republican party see foreign policy strictly through … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Queering Children In California: Taking Custody From Parents; Parent Sues School; Combating Gender Ideology

Posted on September 14, 2023 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: Your children will be queer whether you like it or not. … Continue reading →

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