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The New Right Is The Old Left

Posted on September 23, 2024 by The Political Hat

     “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” seems to be the route to political success now sought be the new ascendant Right.   ‘Twould seem that “fighting like the Left” does means adopting many of their positions, if not the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Euthanasia in Canada: Killing The Disabled; Death To Veterans; Death To The Deaf

Posted on September 15, 2022 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.      focus this time: So Sayeth Justin Trudeau: KILL THEM KILL THEM ALL.      First, a little … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: A Mini-Debate about Health Care: Part IV: Choice

Posted on May 29, 2020 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”.      From Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal to calls to repeal not just Obamacare, but many other Federal … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: A Mini-Debate about Health Care: Part III: Quality Care

Posted on May 22, 2020 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”.      From Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal to calls to repeal not just Obamacare, but many other Federal … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: A Mini-Debate about Health Care: Part II: The Best Plan

Posted on May 15, 2020 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”.      From Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal to calls to repeal not just Obamacare, but many other Federal … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: A Mini-Debate about Health Care: Part I: Politics

Posted on May 8, 2020 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”.      From Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal to calls to repeal not just Obamacare, but many other Federal … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Victories Against Transgender Totalitarianism: Unwaxed Scrotum; No Boys In The Girls Room; Medical Conscientious Objection

Posted on January 2, 2020 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: Standing athwart the transgender movement and yelling “Stop!”      First, a little … Continue reading →

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California To Ration Healthcare (For The Plebeians)

Posted on June 4, 2018 by The Political Hat

     Covered California, the state health insurance marketplace under Obamacare will require hospitals to meet designated targets in order to be kept “in-network”, which will also effect Medi-Cal (Medicaid) patients as well.. How will they do this? Require rationing, of course: … Continue reading →

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Obamacare: Decreasing the Surplus Population

Posted on March 16, 2018 by The Political Hat

     Remember how Obamacare (i.e. the misnamed “Affordable Care Act”) was supposed to make sure that those who needed medical attention would be able to get it? Turns out that it did the opposite and helped make the situation worse. “Medicaid … Continue reading →

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Gentlemen Fight, Thugs Brawl, Amateurs Flail

Posted on August 9, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Evan Sayet has many insightful views into Leftist thought, and their fundamental dishonesty.   However, like many, he seems a bit impatient vis a vis “fighting back” and incorrectly equates civilized and gentlemanly behavior with surrender as well as equating with … Continue reading →

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