Category Archives: Progressives

Firing Line Friday: The Case Against Freedom

Posted on March 27, 2020 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”.      B. F. Skinner is well known, even now, for his influence, but few realize that he was as … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Verboten on Campus: Equal Standards; Racist Language; Clapping

Posted on March 26, 2020 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: Doubleplusungood naughty naughty!      First, a little (WTF) mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Decline And Fall Of Western Civilization In One Half-Minute Video Clip

Posted on March 24, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Beyond the statistics, recriminations, and talking heads on T.V., there are clear reminders that maybe, juuust maybe, we are living in the decline of civilization, and not in its continued ascendance. Naked lady, rat in mouth, running through the streets … Continue reading →

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Against The Sex Deniers

Posted on March 18, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In this day and age where we have near infinite “genders”, which are somehow separate and distinct from biological sex, not even biological sex is supposed to be “binary” but rather a “spectrum” of “infinite diversity”. After all, isn’t that … Continue reading →

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Who Teaches The Teachers?

Posted on March 17, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Children at younger and younger ages are taught the bigoted and hateful ways of wokeness. But whence does it come? One does not need a Stonecutter-level conspirasy. There are plenty of non-profit think tanks and “charitable” organizations that not only … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Transgender Tyranny: Manipulating Victims; Coping With Victimhood; Transgender Guidelines From Shadow Organizations

Posted on March 12, 2020 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: They’re coming for your young.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Double Standard For Bodily Autonomy

Posted on March 10, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Adults, ages 18—20, are not considered mature enough to control their bodies when it comes to tobacco or alcohol, or to defend the same via firearms. The argument goes that even though we trust these pseudo-adults with the right to … Continue reading →

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All The Cops Are Criminals, All The Sinners Saints

Posted on March 9, 2020 by The Political Hat

     For some time now the value of citizenship, and the pride that goes therewith, has been increasingly diminished, with the push for non–citizen voting, non-citizen lawyers, and non-citizen juries. But eliminating the difference between citizens and non-citizens isn’t the goal; … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Socially Just South Africa: Murder; Arson; Forced Sterilization

Posted on March 5, 2020 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: South of the Equator and South of Heaven      First, a little … Continue reading →

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All The News That’s Fit For Justin Trudeau

Posted on March 4, 2020 by The Political Hat

     We are often told that the lack of a 1st Amendment countries doesn’t endanger “freedom of speech” or “freedom of the press” in democratic nations because the “will of the people” would only ban “hate speech” and “fake news”, and … Continue reading →

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