Monthly Archives: September 2026

The Latest Tool Of Oppression? Bare Nails!

Posted on September 30, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The ”System of Oppression” works through myriad tools to oppressively effect its oppression on the oppressed. Latest case in point: Bare nails. “[C]ritics argue the bare nails trend actually says something about class, the hamster wheel of beauty standards, and … Continue reading →

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Shampoo Socialism

Posted on September 29, 2026 by The Political Hat

     One of the totalitarian, and socialist, voices on the (purported) “Right” these days is Charles Haywood, the “Shampoo Socialist” who waxes poetically about taking over and imposing his vision on America whether people like it or not. Much has been … Continue reading →

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Woke Censorship Comes For Fantasy Art

Posted on September 28, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The “de-lewding” of characters and art to satisfy woke-scolds is, sadly, nothing new.   Half-a-decade ago the iconic character Taarna from “Heavy Metal” magazine and movie was redesigned to replace the “bikini armor” with full body armor, with people disagreeing … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (September 27th, 2026)

Posted on September 27, 2026 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for September 27th, 2026

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Firing Line Friday: Ten Years of Firing Line: 1966-1976

Posted on September 25, 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”.      Half-a-century ago Firing Line celebrated it’s ten year anniversary, and explained the laudable purpose behind it: “Our aim … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Meanwhile In Academia: No Reverse Racism At Auburn; DEI Leadership Programs At Kentucky; Teaching Institutionalization In New Jersey

Posted on September 24, 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: Woke Warrior Boot Camps      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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The Long March: Then & Now

Posted on September 22, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Many are familiar with the phrase “long march through the institutions”. But how does it work and where did it come from?   James Lindsay discusses this and builds upon Krzysztof Szczawinski’s history of the man who is responsible for … Continue reading →

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American Governance: Limited, Constrained, and Yoked

Posted on September 21, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Is there any greater false manichean choice than the idea that liberty and virtue are in opposition and that the government can not push one except at the expense of the other… or indeed that government is the proper vehicle … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (September 20th, 2026)

Posted on September 20, 2026 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for September 20th, 2026

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Firing Line Friday: Civil Rights and Foreign Policy

Posted on September 18, 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”.      Sixty years ago, the question of how America’s foreign policy was primarily about combating Communism. The question of … Continue reading →

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