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Meanwhile, In High School Health Class

Posted on January 6, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Remember, the entire “preferred gender pronoun” thing ain’t just limited to college campuses and New York City.      Part of a lesson being taught in a high school “health class” for 12th graders… Tweet

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Trans-Medicine

Posted on December 13, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Discrimination based on race is generally accepted because it is a physical trait rather than a conscious choice—something one is born with and can do nothing about. In order to elevate non-heterosexuality to the same protection, it has become holy … Continue reading →

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Triangle of Oppression

Posted on November 14, 2016 by The Political Hat

     A professor of geology at Brooklyn College was almost fired without ever being told the reason why, let alone by whom. What for? Free speech and triangles, but mostly triangles. “I teach geology at Brooklyn College, part of the City … Continue reading →

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2016 Election Predictions

Posted on November 7, 2016 by The Political Hat

     It’s prediction time! My “official” prediction for the 2016 election are below. This election cycle feels like I’ve been Cassandra to the Trump supporter’s Priam, abet with far more accusations of being an agent for Hillary Clinton and of being … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2016 (End of Early Voting)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by The Political Hat

     With early voting over, and only Friday’s numbers to be updated, with probably close to ca 2/3 of the total vote: Democrat voting in Friday was a complete blow-out: Democrats increased their total lead of voters to almost 46,000, for … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Pronoun Pins; Pronoun Nametags; Pronoun Crimes

Posted on November 3, 2016 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: “Say my preferred gender pronoun, OR ELSE!!1!”      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2016 (First Week of Early Voting)

Posted on October 29, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The first week of early voting have finished and the Blue Wave holds steady: Democrats have built up a voter edge of 28,508, less the ca 1000–1500 from rural counties that haven’t reported as of posting, for a voter lead … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Academia: Purging the Unfaithful; Purging H8rz; Purging Academic Study

Posted on October 13, 2016 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 the little Eichmanns…      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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How the University of Iowa Warns You Who NOT to Hire

Posted on September 27, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The cancer that is “social justice” has been infesting colleges for decades, spreading from department to department, and college to college.  Now it has metathesized into is final form: The University of Iowa will be giving out degrees in Social … Continue reading →

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Modern Cult of Telos

Posted on August 31, 2016 by The Political Hat

     An opinion piece from the New York Times surprisingly acknowledges the emotional fragility of modern students and their need for validation.  Unsurprisingly, this is used as an excuse to condemn teaching children self-discipline, self-reliance, and a stoic ability to endure. … Continue reading →

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