Monthly Archives: August 2026

Firing Line Friday: The Playboy Philosophy

Posted on August 7, 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”.      The question of public morality and sexual mores in society is hardly a new one, and the debate … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Killing Without Consent: Euthanasia For Pre-Teens; Euthanasia Without Parental Consent; Euthanasia Against An Adult Patient’s Wishes

Posted on August 6, 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: Shut up, the homicidal physician explained!      First, a little mood music: … Continue reading →

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Critical Theory & The Father Of The New Left

Posted on August 4, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Much of Cultural Marxism is pushed by the privileged few who take their wealth and position for granted and demand that even more is due them, as James Lindsay explains. Some haunting words from Critical Theorist and father of the … Continue reading →

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Digital Big Brother Demands Your Diploma, Mortgage, and Employer

Posted on August 3, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Yet another state will demand that, in order to access some of the internet, you hand over your digital papers. “Missouri wants to see your ID before you can look at legal content, and it is selling that demand as … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (August 2nd, 2026)

Posted on August 2, 2026 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for August 2nd, 2026

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