Author Archives: The Political Hat

Sun-Tzu & The Conservative Fight For America

     I previously spoke on the Aftermath of the 2012 election.  In order for the Republican party to forge ahead towards really and truly defeating the Leviathan of the left, we need to keep in mind the words of Sun-Tzu: “It … Continue reading →

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The Republicans’ Very Own Dunkirk

     William A. Jacobson, over at Legal Insurrection, upon commenting on the disaster the befell the Republicans, titled his commentary “Dunkirk” in reference to the evacuation from France of British and allied forces in 1940.      This brings to mind the words … Continue reading →

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Aftermath – Election Postmortom

     When I was making predictions as to I mentioned that I felt being a bit of a “Pollyanna.”  And was I ever!      At least I have the solace that I was not alone.  Most on the right were predicting a … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Predictions

     It’s prediction time!  My “official” prediction for the 2012 election are below.  I’ve typically not been a “Pollyanna” but I’m going to go out on a not-too-pessimistic prediction.      President.  Romney win with 296 EV, with Obama getting only 242.  Romney … Continue reading →

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More Than Ever, This Election Is “A Time For Choosing”

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Something to Remember when Voting

     A couple of years ago, I was talking with a scientist who had immigrated from Bulgaria, had lived under Communism, and had since become an American citizen.  The words she spoke to me still gives me a chill of terror: … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Unicorn Logic Failure

     At the last of the 2012 Presidential Debates, Gov. Romney spoke of the need to keep up the Navy’s fleet strength in order for it to fulfill its mandated missions. Pres. Obama belittled this and spoke about “these things called … Continue reading →

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The Worse the Education, The Greater the Funding

     On the ballot this election day in southern Nevada, is a measure by the Clark County School District, which is 5th largest in the nation, to hike property taxes to pay for a $669 Million bond that purports to save … Continue reading →

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Four Dead in Benghazi ♫ ♪

     The outrage of Benghazi is nothing to make light of.  Many people are bringing the Obama administration’s involvement in this tragedy in this to light, from bloggers in pajamas, to Republican Congressmen.      However, an interesting comparison can be made.  Contrast … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Voting Ends

     Early voting has finished in Nevada.  With the exception of late arriving absentee ballots, all that is left are the votes on election day.      This is where we stand: After completion of Early Voting, the Democrats have a raw voter … Continue reading →

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