Tag Archives: YAF

Quick Takes — Brought To You By Modern Academia: Historical Ignorance; Structurally Racist Healthcare; $330K For Violating Free Speech

Posted on August 29, 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: Ignorance is strength and tuition for fines      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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College Demands Respect for Communism

Posted on December 21, 2016 by The Political Hat

     A purportedly “Christian” college, Samford University, has refused to recognize a chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF). Why? Because YAF’s founding document, the Sharon Statement, denounces communism. Obviously, on the modern college campus, this is #ThoughtCrime of the highest … Continue reading →

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Libertarian or Conservative?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Should these be considered diametrically opposed worldviews, or simply two sides of the same coin?      Russell Kirk would certainly agree that “libertarians” (or as Hayek prefers to call them “liberals,” in the classic sense) and “conservatives” are not the same … Continue reading →

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Sun-Tzu & The Conservative Fight For America

Posted on November 8, 2012 by The Political Hat

     I previously spoke on the Aftermath of the 2012 election.  In order for the Republican party to forge ahead towards really and truly defeating the Leviathan of the left, we need to keep in mind the words of Sun-Tzu: “It … Continue reading →

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