Category Archives: Progressives

Postmodern Critical Pedagogy

Posted on November 19, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Postmodernism and Marxist Critical Theory combine to create a hellish spawn, and it’s pedagogy targeted at young people. Logan Lancing examines this synthesis and what it means. I want to discuss a paper this morning, one that helped me understand … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Resolved: That the Death Penalty Is a Good Thing

Posted on November 15, 2024 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 death penalty isn’t at the top of voters concerns like it was thirty years ago, but the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Standing Against Euthanasia: Banned In West Virginia; Not A Right In Europe; Futile Care Reform

Posted on November 14, 2024 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: Not today Grim Reaper!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Make Mine Freedom

Posted on October 29, 2024 by The Political Hat

     There are a lot of snake oil salesmen trying to convince us that America is fundamentally broken, or that radical change is necessary. We should beware of snake oil salesmen—they are in it for themselves and you are just a … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Madness Of The California Legislature: Speeding Cars Beep; Taxpayer Funder Union Dues; Doubleplusungood Deepfakes

Posted on October 24, 2024 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: What’s more crazy than a California Governor? The California Grand Soviet, … Continue reading →

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A Stopped Clock, Once Again, In California

Posted on October 23, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Like an alcoholic having a “moment of clarity”, once again a the state of California has somehow passed bills that do something good and positive… which is a very, very rare occurrence for the California Grand Soviet Legislature. It happened … Continue reading →

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The Woke Right

Posted on October 14, 2024 by The Political Hat

     One thing your humble author has tried to do is look at the more fundamental underpinnings of Leftist thinking, and not just the more noticeable superficial effects that others tend to focus on. One of these is the belief that … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Fantasy Make Believe: Identifying As An Infant; Identifying As A Space Alien; Identifying As La Mujer Política

Posted on October 10, 2024 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 told us we could become anything, so why not a … Continue reading →

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Pale Pastel Politics

Posted on October 9, 2024 by The Political Hat

     The acquiesence of Leftist and Democratic Party positions into the Republican Parrty has come not from the “GOPe”, “Con Inc.”, or the the “Surrender Caucus”, but the very people who wished to purge them in order to “fight”. From choosing … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – The Coming Economic Doom: In Slow Motion; Looming Closer; Worse Than You Think

Posted on October 3, 2024 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: Whichever party controls the White House when it comes will suffer … Continue reading →

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