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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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Firing Line Friday: The Idea of The Great Ideas

Posted on December 10, 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”.      The degradation of college education has been an on-going problem for over half-a-century, as this discussion between William … 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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Firing Line Friday: Presidential Hopeful: Ronald Reagan

Posted on November 19, 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”.      To demonstrate that there are things we ought to be thankful for and perhaps we can be thankful … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Electoral Verdict

Posted on November 12, 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”.      After the potentially portentous election this month, let us look back at another substantive election that wend the … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Should We Regulate the Use of Words

Posted on November 5, 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”.      Who decides what words we use, and should anyone decide at all? William F. Buckley, Jr. and Steven … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Economy

Posted on October 29, 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 the economy and economic problems like inflation in the news, let us look back at another time, … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Energy Crisis and the Economy

Posted on October 22, 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”.      Demonstrating that while the second time may seem like farce, the first time is tragedy—in large part because … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Carter Years: Power and Principle

Posted on October 15, 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 inflation, increased scarcity of goods, and a humiliating foreign policy, the Biden administration is quickly morphing into … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Proposals for Welfare

Posted on October 8, 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”.      It can seem that the Left in America has been perpetually winning all battles to some. The idea … Continue reading →

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