Tag Archives: Patriotism

12 Posts of Christmas, 2021 (Day 3)

Posted on December 15, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Enjoy a Christmas from centuries past from Townsends, specifically a glorious goose roasted over an open fire! Tweet

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Happy Thanksgiving for 2021!

Posted on November 25, 2021 by The Political Hat

     In this age of inflation and supply chain problems let us eschew politics for at least one day while we enjoy the company of kith & kin, and remember that if Americans in the 18th Century could not only enjoy … Continue reading →

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It Is For The Living To Make Sure The Dead Are Not Forgotten

Posted on November 11, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Though begun as “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day has expanded in the United States as a day for all those brave men and women who fight to keep us free. But we must never forget those who sacrificed themselves.      The First … Continue reading →

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Bring Back The Monroe Doctrine

Posted on October 26, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Nearly 200 years ago, James Monroe declared that the U.S. would not look kindly upon colonizing powers outside of the Americas from gaining power over independed nations in the Americas, lest their actions be taken as “the manifestation of an … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years Ago Today – NEVER FORGET

Posted on September 11, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Twenty years ago today, America was attacked. Instead of focusing in on America leaving Afghanistan, let us focus in on why we went there to begin with.  Never forget the victims who died, and those who fought back.      In Pace, … Continue reading →

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When in the Course of Human Events…

Posted on July 4, 2021 by The Political Hat

Action of Second Continental Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Is Ramparts Magazine Un-American?

Posted on June 18, 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 freedom of America can be used against America. Considering how in this day and age that freedom … Continue reading →

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Happy Flag Day, 2021

Posted on June 14, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Happy Flag Day!      Apologies for not posting a Flag Day post last year. I blame Corona-chan.      There are many historical flags associated with the United States, particularly during the War of Independence.      One such flag is the Guilford Courthouse Flag. … Continue reading →

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Legislative Update: Texas vs. Critical Race Theory

Posted on May 19, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Of the many states that are considering or have passed legislation to stop the teaching of Critical Race Theory in schools, the biggest so far is Texas, who because of their population size is overly influential with school text book … Continue reading →

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Why Proportional Representation For Congress Is Unwise

Posted on February 5, 2021 by The Political Hat

     A non-American asked in a Redddit thread recently in regards to national American elections “Wouldn’t it be easier to just switch to proportional representation”. Below are my responses, in part, outlining why this is not only the opposite of “easy” … Continue reading →

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