Author Archives: The Political Hat

Corporatism of the Obama Administration

Posted on June 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An old pejorative accusation of the left has been that conservatives, libertarians, Republicans, &c. are “corporatists” and thus fascists.  How are they considered “corporatists”?  Because they support the free market, which somehow means favoring big businesses above others, and thus … Continue reading →

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When Citizenship Looses Meaning

Posted on June 4, 2013 by The Political Hat

     With California poised to legalize non-citizen juries, New York city is considering one-upping them by allowing non-citizens to vote in city elections.      Though defining eligibility to vote is considered a prerogative of New York state, some disagree with that, including … Continue reading →

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When Affirmation is Mandatory, And Silence is Oppression

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Once upon a time, we were told that we shouldn’t violate the privacy of other people’s bedrooms, and as such the state should not criminalize what goes on in said private bedroom, including the question of homosexual activity.  Such sexual … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for June 2nd, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for June 2nd, 2013

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Harry Reid’s Money Buddy GUILTY of Illegal Campaign Contributions

Posted on June 1, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Longtime friend of Nevada Senator Harry Reid has been found guilty on three felony charges related to campaign contributions to Harry Reid. “Following roughly seven hours of deliberations over two days, a federal jury found Whittemore guilty of three felony … Continue reading →

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For Whom The IRS Scandal Isn’t

Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Would people thank the IRS for targeting Tea Party and other such groups?  Surely people would never condone such horrible, immoral, and illegal tactics, right?      Oh, wait, of course many people would love for the government to crush their ideological … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Tyranny

Posted on May 28, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The European Commission, an unelected body with near dictatorial powers, has decided to criminalize practically all seeds not registered with the government, as well as “plant reproductive materials” like saplings and tubors.      While some may argue that these regulations will … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for May 27th, 2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 by The Political Hat

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Not the Right Race at Columbia

Posted on May 24, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A recent kafuffle has arisen at Columbia University.  The Lydia C. Roberts fellowship is restricted to those “of the Caucasian race,” and Columbia is seeking to abolish that restriction.  The full restriction for the fellowship, as defined by the benefactor, … Continue reading →

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The Problem is Not Lack of Regulation

Posted on May 23, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Two recent disasters, the collapse of the Bangladeshi building and the West (Texas) ammonium nitrite explosion, are being held up as examples of unregulation run amok, with heavy regulation being the proffered solution.      The problem, in both cases, was not … Continue reading →

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