Tag Archives: Leviathan

Quick Takes – Will DEI Die? No More DEI Job Requirement At Catholic Universities; Bill To Ban DEI In Mississippi; Louisiana DOESN’T Kill DEI

Posted on June 11, 2026 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: Live and let DEI or let Die?      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Restore What Wasn’t Lost Or Even There To Begin With

Posted on June 10, 2026 by The Political Hat

     What makes America the superlative nation, superior to even the rest of Western Civilization, hasn’t been lost, at least not truly. Despite the attempt by many to fundamentally transform it, there is a certain vital essence that still pervades American … Continue reading →

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Digital Big Brother In Arizona

Posted on June 8, 2026 by The Political Hat

     A new bill in Arizona is poised to add that state to the many that are now requiring identity verification for apps and even operating systems.  This digital big brother would apply to purveyors of operating systems and apps/programs even if … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Civilian Review Board: Yes or No?

Posted on June 5, 2026 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”.      This decade has seen riots and chaos, from the George Floyd riots to J6. Sixty years ago, other … Continue reading →

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The Right Shouldn’t Try To Legislate From The Bench

Posted on June 3, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The Conservative Intellectual Movement has, contrary to the beliefs of some, achieved stunning victories and reversals. There is no clearer example of this than the remaking of not only the Supreme Court, but lower courts as well, in large part … Continue reading →

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The Digital Panopticon Is Here

Posted on June 1, 2026 by The Political Hat

     “Big Brother” has crept into our lives so subtly, that most people haven’t noticed, and those who have increasingly approve of it “for the children”. Oh, it’s not a person sitting inside your bedroom or even a video screen of … Continue reading →

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Your Digital Papers, Please

Posted on May 26, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Utah will now be issuing a “digitial I.D.” to be used by it’s citizens. This “State Endorsed Digital Identity” or SEDI was pushed by summits and other states are being actively encouraged to join in. And what is this SEDI … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Poverty: Hopeful or Hopeless?

Posted on May 22, 2026 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”.      Sixty years ago, the “War on Poverty” was declared, with direct government intervention expected to eliminate poverty under … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Going Big Brother On A.I.

Posted on May 20, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Operating systems aren’t the only things that will require your identification to use, now the GUARD act is making sure that anything using artificial intelligence will require “age verification”, and despite this again being purportedly “for the children”, this will … Continue reading →

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Digital Leviathan: Canada Edition

Posted on May 18, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The “Age Verification” madness is not limited to the United States of America; Canada is now trying to get in the game. Bill S-209 makes it illegal to share or provide naughty pics or videos unless you use age verification … Continue reading →

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