Author Archives: The Political Hat

Firing Line Friday: Revenue Sharing

Posted on October 14, 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 centralized control, directly or indirectly via odorous mandates and requirements, of local programs and affairs by the … Continue reading →

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Concerning Titles & Pronouns

Posted on October 13, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Glumfnor. ‘Tis a silly nonsense word, isn’t it? What would you think of someone who demanded that you refer to them by the title of “Glumfnor”? Titles can be a contentious thing. Should someone with an Ed.D be called “Doctor”? … Continue reading →

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California: Politicians Subsidize Unions & Unions Subsidize Politicians

Posted on October 12, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Unions take their members dues and use it, in part, to buy off politicians. That’s hardly news. Politicians doing favors for unions is also not news. California has decided, via AB 158, to be open and indirectly subsidize those same … Continue reading →

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American Medical Association To The Attorney General: Silence Our Critics!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by The Political Hat

     So, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and the Children’s Hospital Association co-signed a letter to the Attorney General, Mark Garland.      The letter talked about the Dept. of Justice helping to stop threads of violence, intimidation, and physical … Continue reading →

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Spanish Lagoons Are People Too

Posted on October 10, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Lakes, swamps, and rivers have all been declared to have personhood and rights enforced by real persons to hinder any and all activities by other real persons no matter how benign or beneficial to real humans. Now a Spanish lagoon … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (October 9th, 2022)

Posted on October 9, 2022 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Oct. 9th, 2022

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Firing Line Friday: A Conservative Look at Marijuana

Posted on October 7, 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”.      With more and more states decriminalizing marijuana, for “medicinal” purposes if not outright, let us look back at … Continue reading →

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Killer Kanada: Killing A Myriad A Year; Killing The Undignified; Killing The Mentally Ill

Posted on October 6, 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: Oh, Canada!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on…      Canada is … Continue reading →

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The Gender Clinic-Educational Complex

Posted on October 6, 2022 by The Political Hat

     President Eisenhower famously warned of the “Military Industrial Complex”. Now we have a public/private “complex” that is far more dangerous: The mutually beneficial relation ship between “gender clinics” that support the “gender studies” in pedagogy, whose resultant teachers will indoctrinate … Continue reading →

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The San Francisco School-To-Clinic Transgender Pipeline

Posted on October 4, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Is it to anyone surprise that the schools in San Francisco, even after members recently were recalled, is not only helping children “transition” but is dedicated to keeping it secret from parents? SCOOP: San Francisco Unified School District has released … Continue reading →

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