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When the Republic is Over

Posted on September 30, 2016 by The Political Hat

     …turn out the lights.      Angelo M. Cordvilla, over at the Claremont Institute, gives an all too accurate description of how America is ceasing to be a Republic, and is mutating into a full-blown Roman-style empire. “In fact, the 2016 election … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Affect You, But It Does

Posted on September 16, 2016 by The Political Hat

     John Donne once said that “no man is an island”.  Society has evolved, does evolve, and will evolve, with the actions of each to one degree or another affecting it and being affected by it.  Society isn’t some abstract idea … Continue reading →

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Karmic Infraction

Posted on September 10, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Because there is no greater reaping of good karma that judging people, not on the content of their character, but by the color of their skin… and then making them pay!!1!

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     Update: Upgrade is also a success is a success.      Update: Server migration is a success. I’ll likely try to upgrade WordPress sometime this week, assuming everything keeps working with the upgrade…      Update: Migration has happened, but various software updates and … Continue reading →

Posted on September 3, 2016 by The Political Hat | 2 Comments

Modern Cult of Telos

Posted on August 31, 2016 by The Political Hat

     An opinion piece from the New York Times surprisingly acknowledges the emotional fragility of modern students and their need for validation.  Unsurprisingly, this is used as an excuse to condemn teaching children self-discipline, self-reliance, and a stoic ability to endure. … Continue reading →

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     Posting will be light this week.  Off with family to enjoy the WorldCon in Kansas City.      Meanwhile, here is “Cat-Women of the Moon” from 1953…

Posted on August 16, 2016 by The Political Hat | Comments Off on Light Posting due to WorldCon

Democratic Authoritarianism in Turkey

Posted on August 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     What began as a rallying cry for “democracy” has now turned into a purge of dissenters.  The failed coup in Turkey, whether a “Reichstag” moment or simply a pathetic attempt at a coup, has given Erdoğan the excuse to declare … Continue reading →

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When in the Course of Human Events…

Posted on July 4, 2016 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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Witch Degentrification

Posted on July 2, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Wanting to keep urban s**tholes at urban s**tholes is the epitome of “Social Justice”, especially for pasty White people.  Invoking witchcraft to invoke a “protective spell” over that urban s**thole, though, brings it to the next level of craziness: “It … Continue reading →

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Braid Hair? Go to Jail!

Posted on June 16, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Draconian “occupational licensing” has long ago gone beyond licensing occupations where there is a serious threat to life and limb.  Such licensing now serves as a barrier to entry into an industry and a way to limit demand and so … Continue reading →

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