Author Archives: The Political Hat

India: Mother Nature Can Sue And Be Sued

Posted on May 10, 2022 by The Political Hat

     The bizarre notion of treating “Mother Nature” as a person with inalienable human rights can be easily laughed at, but it is increasingly being not only pushed but also implemented, most lately by the High Court of Madras in India: … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (May 8th, 2022)

Posted on May 8, 2022 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Radical Chic

Posted on May 6, 2022 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”.      Once upon a time, journalists’ jobs were to communicate facts and inform the public about public affairs. Even … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Pronoun Gender Madness: Woke Irish; Punishing “Misgenering”; Suspended For Asserting There Are Two Genders

Posted on May 5, 2022 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 genders are valid… except for the real ones.      First, a … Continue reading →

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Fight, But For What?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by The Political Hat

     “But he fights” was a common refrain from many of the decibilically vociferous calls in the MAGA movement, and it is a sentiment raucously championed by many on the “new right”, or as some call themselves, the “common good conservatives”, … Continue reading →

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A Veritable Commentary On Conservatism

Posted on May 3, 2022 by The Political Hat

     With much hullabaloo about what is or is not conservatism, a rationally stated view is rare these days, but not unknown, as this Twitter thread demonstrates. I want to make something clear here. I've been Conservative for over 3 decades, … Continue reading →

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Victims of Communism Day, 2022

Posted on May 1, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Today is Victims of Communism Day. It is also “May Day,” where “useful idiots” march and demonstrate in free countries, while those who have to actually live under Communism are made to march lest they face dire consequences.      Though the … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (April 30th, 2022)

Posted on April 30, 2022 by The Political Hat

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Firing Line Friday: Heredity, IQ, and Social Issues

Posted on April 29, 2022 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 book “The Bell Curve” raised a massive ruckus when it came out, but the debate of “nature … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Euthanasia: Kill The Anorexic; Kill The Healthy; Just Kill ‘Em All

Posted on April 28, 2022 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: Ain’t no more equitable medical outcome than death to all!      First, … Continue reading →

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