Tag Archives: GOP

The Radical Fringe And The Overton Window

Posted on April 3, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Interesting thread on how the Left lets their radical fringe go crazy to make themselves seem more reasonable. Some on the right say we need to fight like the Left does and do what they are doing superficially through their … Continue reading →

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Ohio vs. Diversity Statements

Posted on March 22, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Ohio is joining with many other states in banning colleges and universities from requiring “diversity statements” which preclude actual intellectual diversity. SB 83 says, in part: “The chancellor of higher education shall not distribute any state funds appropriated for institutional … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Panama Debates and Crotchety Conservatives

Posted on March 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”.      An article this past week in the National Review Online about old-fogey conservatives and their whipper-snapper counterparts. In … Continue reading →

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Iowa vs. DEI in Higher Education

Posted on March 13, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Previously, Texas saw legislation introduced to ban “Diversity”, “Inclusion”, and “Equity” (AKA “DEI”, or more accurately the “DIE” agenda) offices or officers. Now Iowa is following the same path. HF 616 (formerly HSB 218) says, in part: “A public institution … Continue reading →

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Fighting Wokeness With Nondiscrimination In West Virginia

Posted on February 27, 2023 by The Political Hat

     West Virginia has previously introduced legislation to stop the implementation of Critical Race Theory. Now, they are aiming to ban “DEI” bureaucracy along with the ills of requiring “diversity training”. HB 3505 bands “Offices of diversity, equity, and inclusion”: “(A) … Continue reading →

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Utah vs. Diversity Statements

Posted on February 22, 2023 by The Political Hat

      Universities and colleges are increasingly requiring “diversity statements” which serve as pledges to wokeness and praxis. Now, Utah may end up stepping up to the plate and start swinging back by banning any such “diversity statements” for not only higher … Continue reading →

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Florida vs. Woke Indoctrination In Higher Education

Posted on February 7, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Florida, under Gov. Ron DeSantis, has increasingly stood up to the cancer that is wokeness in government and public education, and now is joining Texas in the purging of praxis from the administration of public colleges and universities.      His plan: … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Texas Politics

Posted on February 3, 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”.      How much has politics in Texas changed over the past fifty years? A lot! Let’s see just what … Continue reading →

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Texas vs. DEI In Higher Education

Posted on January 17, 2023 by The Political Hat

     Texas has seen bills introduced to stop Critical Gender Theory and Critical Race Theory. Now, a bill has been introduced to stop the state colleges and universities engaging in the praxis of “Diversity”, “Inclusion”, and “Equity” (AKA “DEI”, or more … Continue reading →

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Post-Conservative Right

Posted on January 3, 2023 by The Political Hat

     The Conservative Movement in America, particularly after the Second World War, was formed to stand in opposition to the Leftism, the core tenants of which were widely accepted, but did not seem a threat because the social mores and traditions … Continue reading →

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