Author Archives: The Political Hat

Celebrating A Triumph Of The America Way: Juneteenth And The End Of Slavery

Posted on June 19, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Slavery was a horrible foreign import to America. America was founded as English colonies, and it is this Anglophere inheritance that had already ended slavery the better part of a millennium ago that finally triumphed in ending its reintroduction.      Here, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Euthanasia: MAID Gone Mad; Death-on-Demand Culture; No For Animals But Yes For Human

Posted on June 18, 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: Save all the animals except for humans.      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Dueling Big Brothers In Ohio

Posted on June 17, 2026 by The Political Hat

     There are dueling bill in Ohio, both of which seek control over your access to the internet.      The first is SB175, which says, covers “application stores” that provided applications or programs and “operating systems” that manage applications or programs on … Continue reading →

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Artificial Eggs Means One Thing: Bird Girls!

Posted on June 16, 2026 by The Political Hat

     We’ve heard of artificial wombs, but what about artificial eggs? That’s being taken care of. “Scientists have managed to hatch live chicks from a fully artificial egg – marking a de-extinction breakthrough that paves the way for resurrecting long-dead species. … Continue reading →

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The Semiquincentenial Question: Why Is America The Best?

Posted on June 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

     America is different from and better than the rest of the world. But, during this semiquincentenial, do people really understand why? Your humble author has opined quite often on the question and it can be a difficult one to ponder … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (June 14th, 2026)

Posted on June 14, 2026 by The Political Hat

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Happy Flag Day At 250!

Posted on June 14, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Happy Flag Day!      There are many historical flags associated with the United States. But on this Flag Day, we should remember, above all else, our flag that we have today.      This is who we are; this is who this glorious … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Future of the American Theater

Posted on June 12, 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”.      Ah yes, the eternal battle of artist and critic! It was not that different sixty years go when … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Will DEI Die? No More DEI Job Requirement At Catholic Universities; Bill To Ban DEI In Mississippi; Louisiana DOESN’T Kill DEI

Posted on June 11, 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: Live and let DEI or let Die?      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Restore What Wasn’t Lost Or Even There To Begin With

Posted on June 10, 2026 by The Political Hat

     What makes America the superlative nation, superior to even the rest of Western Civilization, hasn’t been lost, at least not truly. Despite the attempt by many to fundamentally transform it, there is a certain vital essence that still pervades American … Continue reading →

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