Author Archives: The Political Hat

Firing Line Friday: Terrorism: Viewed from Abroad

Posted on September 4, 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 the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on the Twin Towers, let us look back 40 years … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – The Future Of Euthanasia: Face Transplants; French Paradox; Terminal Sedation

Posted on September 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: Go to sleep forever as they take your face from you. … Continue reading →

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The New Anti-Reagan Myth

Posted on September 2, 2026 by The Political Hat

     It has become a fad amongst many of the “postliberals” (AKA “Post-American Right”) to bash President Ronald Reagan as some type of disaster, much of it cribbed from the Left in the ‘80s, as if he singlehandedly ended some fantasy … Continue reading →

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People, The Economy, and Control

Posted on September 1, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The economy is the free interaction of free people within the limits, be they broad or narrow, of the law. The aggregate effect of this is what people talk about when they talk about the state of the economy. The … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (August 30th, 2026)

Posted on August 30, 2026 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for August 30th, 2026

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Firing Line Friday: The Role of the Church Militant

Posted on August 28, 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 role of the church in politics, and specific political policies and goals, has been a bipartisan element, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Nature Rights: Endorsed By National Geographic; Legislation Presented In The U.K.; Rejected By Oregon Voters

Posted on August 27, 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: Rights for “Nature” come at the expense of actual rights for … Continue reading →

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Organoids vs. A.I.: Will Catgirls Lead The Butlerian Jihad?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by The Political Hat

     While A.I. models have been prominent in the news as of late, even more fascinating computing technologies are being rapidly developed, namely the use of biological organoids. The potential is so great, it may even outstrip silicone-chip based A.I.. “For … Continue reading →

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Towards A Weaker Dollar

Posted on August 25, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The economic ideas of Vice-President Vance has been gather much attention, including criticism, as of late. One such criticism of Vance’s disdain of the Dollar as the world’s reserve currency comes from Phil W. Magness, which is copied here in … Continue reading →

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Socialism By Any Other Name…

Posted on August 24, 2026 by The Political Hat

     A preemptive apology for not having a silvered-forked tongue that can rely on priors and presumptions of oft repeated phrases and frameworks, for not having the time for extensive revisions, nor for painting with a broader brush than the prompting … Continue reading →

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