Tag Archives: Social Justice

Subsidizing Poverty via Free Money From The Government

Posted on August 7, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Universal Basic Income (UBI), whereby people are given free money just for being a warm body, has often been heralded as an economic panacea. While some such as the laudable Milton Friedman supported negative income tax or replacing welfare programs … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – DEI In Academia: Banned In Iowa; Slashed In North Carolina; Running Amok In The Armed Forces

Posted on July 18, 2024 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: Fighting wokeness in academia; wokeness fighting back against the military.      First, … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Political Responsibility of Artists

Posted on May 17, 2024 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 seems that people tend to treat artists, writers, musicians, actors, &c. who opine on political matters as … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – DEI Must DIE: Ending Diversity Statements At MIT; Axing Mandatory DEI Statements In Kansas; Scraping DEI Requirements In Virginia

Posted on May 16, 2024 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: The return of education is nigh as discrimination, exclusion, and inequality … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Health Care For The Healthy & Death To The Sick: Killing Cancer Patients; Killing Kids; Killing Yourself As A Duty To Society

Posted on May 7, 2024 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: Death is the ultimate elimination of being sick and suffering.      First, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – All The Climate Things: Your Car’s Energy; Your Farm And Home; Your Cold Temperature

Posted on April 25, 2024 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: All your things are belong to Gaia (in care of the … Continue reading →

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School Assignment: Spot The Patriarchy™

Posted on April 9, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Good thing to know schools are focusing on reading and writing… oh, wait, they’ve found something more important to teach: Uncovering the Patriarcy™! An assignment at @lsehs   instructed students to roam around their school looking for examples of gender … Continue reading →

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Gaia Cult Goes Global

Posted on April 2, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Many countries and localities, including localities in the United States, are starting to recognize “Nature Rights” of Mother Nature and that Gaia’s rights can trump your rights. However, this is a global movement with legal work being done towards that … Continue reading →

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About That Wage Gap…

Posted on March 26, 2024 by The Political Hat

     The gender pay gap is one of those things bandied about to prove The Patriarchy™ oppresses women at the workplace. Of course we know if you take into account other factors, this gap almost completely disappears. However, we are now … Continue reading →

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Alabama vs. Wokeness

Posted on March 25, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Many states have taken measures against wokeness in one variety or another, and now Alabama has joined in with SB 129 being signed by the Governor. It, in part, prohibits the state from pushing “divisive concepts” and programs to push … Continue reading →

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