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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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Digital Big Brother In Arizona

Posted on June 8, 2026 by The Political Hat

     A new bill in Arizona is poised to add that state to the many that are now requiring identity verification for apps and even operating systems.  This digital big brother would apply to purveyors of operating systems and apps/programs even if … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Civilian Review Board: Yes or No?

Posted on June 5, 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”.      This decade has seen riots and chaos, from the George Floyd riots to J6. Sixty years ago, other … Continue reading →

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The Right Shouldn’t Try To Legislate From The Bench

Posted on June 3, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The Conservative Intellectual Movement has, contrary to the beliefs of some, achieved stunning victories and reversals. There is no clearer example of this than the remaking of not only the Supreme Court, but lower courts as well, in large part … Continue reading →

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The Digital Panopticon Is Here

Posted on June 1, 2026 by The Political Hat

     “Big Brother” has crept into our lives so subtly, that most people haven’t noticed, and those who have increasingly approve of it “for the children”. Oh, it’s not a person sitting inside your bedroom or even a video screen of … Continue reading →

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Your Digital Papers, Please

Posted on May 26, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Utah will now be issuing a “digitial I.D.” to be used by it’s citizens. This “State Endorsed Digital Identity” or SEDI was pushed by summits and other states are being actively encouraged to join in. And what is this SEDI … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Going Big Brother On A.I.

Posted on May 20, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Operating systems aren’t the only things that will require your identification to use, now the GUARD act is making sure that anything using artificial intelligence will require “age verification”, and despite this again being purportedly “for the children”, this will … Continue reading →

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