Category Archives: Progressives

Shamans of Christianity

Posted on September 23, 2019 by The Political Hat

     The impetus to grant human rights to nature is well known, in both theory and in actual implemented practice. But this is not just some secular legal technical equivalence for the purpose of preventing pollution and the like, but a … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Equal Rights Amendment

Posted on September 20, 2019 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”.      In this woke day and age, let us look back upon a time one a strong woman stood … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – South Africa: Cops as Criminals; Turn Out the Light; Buddy, Can You Spare a Rand?

Posted on September 19, 2019 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: Say “Good Night”, South Africa      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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The U.K. Cracks Down on Illegal Baking?

Posted on September 18, 2019 by The Political Hat

     No, this has nothing to do with baking cakes celebrating same-sex marriage. It’s actually even stupider than that. I thought the U.K. had peaked when they stopped selling knives to under 18s pic.twitter.com/j3oibjUJhu — Shallot (@cat_the_cat_cat) September 1, 2019

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A Tale of Two Online Encyclopedias

Posted on September 17, 2019 by The Political Hat

    It is a wise rule of thumb one should be skeptical of the veracity of things posted on the web, particularly when the possibility of bias is strong or the source can be edited by who knows whom.     Online encyclopedias, … Continue reading →

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When Venezuela Terrorizes, Then It Collapse, But Will It Equivocate?

Posted on September 16, 2019 by The Political Hat

     Even as Venezuela continues to spiral ever downward, the corrupt leadership still finds the time and money to help… terrorists and rebels in other countries, including ELN and FARC.      Even as things collapse domestically, they blame outside sources for their … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Crisis in Labour

Posted on September 13, 2019 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 all the current shenanigans going on in British politics, perhaps ‘twould be interesting to look back half … Continue reading →

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Re-Queering the Northern Irish Cake — European Edition

Posted on September 12, 2019 by The Political Hat

     The right to not be forced to bake a cake that forces one to use their personal creative abilities to promote and endorse a same-sex ceremony was recognized, last year, by the U.K. Supreme Court in the case of a … Continue reading →

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The EU Suggestion Box For Slaves

Posted on September 10, 2019 by The Political Hat

     In a democracy, the people purportedly tell the government what to do either indirectly via electing people in office or directly via referenda, and then change who is in charge if those in charge do not do what the voters … Continue reading →

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Climate Madness: Pandemic in the Democratic Presidential Primary

Posted on September 9, 2019 by The Political Hat

     In an unwitting attempt to sway the 2020 Presidential Election, CNN hosted a climate shindig where the Democratic candidates for the Presidency went out of their way to out-woke each other with the most “watermelon” of eco-solutions to what they … Continue reading →

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