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Firing Line Friday: Firing Line 1966-1986: World Leaders

Posted on July 24, 2026 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”.      Let us look back on twenty years of world leaders from forty years ago, as we see highlights … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Human Rights, Foreign Policy, and Ronald Reagan

Posted on July 17, 2026 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 question of human rights, our foreign policy, and how we juggle the two is an old question. … Continue reading →

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When in the Course of Human Events…

Posted on July 4, 2026 by The Political Hat

Action of Second Continental Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them … Continue reading →

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Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States

Posted on July 2, 2026 by The Political Hat

     While we may celebrate the 4th of July, when the Declaration of Independence was approved, the actual resolution for American independence was approved two days later, and exactly a quarter of a millennium ago on this very day. “On June … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Resolved: That the Government Has the Right to Regulate the Internet

Posted on June 26, 2026 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 new bills, in England, the U.S., and the rest of Europe, to push “age verification” … Continue reading →

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Celebrating A Triumph Of The America Way: Juneteenth And The End Of Slavery

Posted on June 19, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Slavery was a horrible foreign import to America. America was founded as English colonies, and it is this Anglophere inheritance that had already ended slavery the better part of a millennium ago that finally triumphed in ending its reintroduction.      Here, … Continue reading →

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The Semiquincentenial Question: Why Is America The Best?

Posted on June 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

     America is different from and better than the rest of the world. But, during this semiquincentenial, do people really understand why? Your humble author has opined quite often on the question and it can be a difficult one to ponder … Continue reading →

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Happy Flag Day At 250!

Posted on June 14, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Happy Flag Day!      There are many historical flags associated with the United States. But on this Flag Day, we should remember, above all else, our flag that we have today.      This is who we are; this is who this glorious … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Future of the American Theater

Posted on June 12, 2026 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”.      Ah yes, the eternal battle of artist and critic! It was not that different sixty years go when … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Restore What Wasn’t Lost Or Even There To Begin With

Posted on June 10, 2026 by The Political Hat

     What makes America the superlative nation, superior to even the rest of Western Civilization, hasn’t been lost, at least not truly. Despite the attempt by many to fundamentally transform it, there is a certain vital essence that still pervades American … Continue reading →

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