Author Archives: The Political Hat

Firing Line Friday: Resolved: That the Marketplace Is Not a Social Enemy

Posted on February 20, 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”.      With both major political parties in this day and age becoming skeptical, if not outright hostile, to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Green Madness: Wafflestomping; Feminist Queer Ecologies; Outlawing Animal Agriculture

Posted on February 17, 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: Just when you thought it couldn’t get more crazy than queer … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (February 15th, 2026)

Posted on February 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Firing Line 1966-1986: A Potpourri of Persuaders

Posted on February 13, 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”.      Sometimes, it’s important to just sit back and hear criticism or even just friendly roasting. As it ought … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Speed Bumps Against Euthanasia: Former U.K. Prime Minister; International Association for Suicide Prevention; French Senate

Posted on February 12, 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: Even now, some people are still shocked by shrugging as homicide. … Continue reading →

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The Post-American Arsonists

Posted on February 10, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The Post-American Right (AKA the “National Conservative”, “Common Good Conservatives”, “New Right”, &c.) are at it again, dressing up their attack on the fundamental American (and Anglospheric, before that) pillars of our culture and society as defending a purported “heritage” … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (February 8th, 2026)

Posted on February 8, 2026 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: For Central America: A Radical Prescription

Posted on February 6, 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”.      American has long had an interest in Latin America, especially Central America, from the days when the Dole … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Woke Schools vs. Parents: Legally Hiding Transgendering From Parents; Affinity Groups For BIPOC Parents Only; Private Organizations In Canada Siding Against Parents

Posted on February 3, 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: Schools love parents just as long as you’re the type of … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (February 1st, 2026)

Posted on February 1, 2026 by The Political Hat

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