The Political Hat

Leftist Approach To Government, In A Nutshell

Posted on January 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

Nevada Assemblyman William Horne made a typically inane statement about how Republicans should join in the “solutions” that the increasingly Progressive/socialist Nevada Democrats proffer, or if not then just shut up. But Assemblyman Horne’s choice of metaphor belies the something deeper when it comes to leftist pseudo-thinking:

Anyone coming to Carson City unwilling to grab an oar, please stay out of the boat. #rowrowrow

— William Horne (@WILLIAMHORNENV) January 4, 2013

Typical. Instead of using a more efficient outboard motor, he insists on slaving away to support inefficiency. With logic like that, is it no wonder that government in inefficient, and incapable of doing anything effectively and efficiently?

Not leaving well enough alone, Assemblyman Horne insists that his little tweet was a call for “unity.” Telling people to “get out” is not particularly inclusive, now is it? Real people disagree, and if you get everyone paddling in different directions, you end up spinning in a circle. The job of a legislator is not to move the state this way or that, but to be a steward, with changes being limited to rare instances of absolute need. Assemblyman Horne’s tweet demonstrates that he, like most of the legislators, just don’t get it.

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The Incredible Lightness of Being… State Treasurer

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Political Hat

With the biennial Nevada legislature kicking off for their 120-day limited threatening of life, liberty, and property, the idiocy of politicians steps out even more front and center than usual.

Sadly, with an early lead out of the starting-gate, Nevada Treasurer Kate Marshall has already made numerous vapid babblings already.

in 1800s under gallatin/Madison US paid off all debt & shrink govt substantially which exposed US to British successes in war of 1812 …

— Kate Marshall (@KateMarshallNV) January 4, 2013

As a result A Hamilton’s policies were implemented whereby debt was used to fund infrastructure needs and keep America secure

— Kate Marshall (@KateMarshallNV) January 4, 2013

It is a bit frightening to think that Nevada’s finances are in the hands of someone who thinks that the elimination of the debt in 1835-1836 caused the British to be successful in the war of 1812, which resulted in the financial actions of Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who was killed in 1804.

Unless she tweeted all this in order to avoid the destruction of humanity from a Star Trek: TNG plot point with the assistance of Q, there really is no excuse for such idiocy.

To make matters worse, she wants to be responsible for running elections in Nevada, and is planning to run for Secretary of State. Perhaps the trope of a Democrat announcing the election results before the votes are cast will come true.

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A Gun Control “Success” Story

Posted on January 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary at Newtown, CT, calls for “gun control” have been many calls for new gun control. Amongst those calling for new restrictions on American’s fundamental 2nd Amendment Rights is a trio of “pro-gun Democrat U. S. Senators. Before they actually vote on any gun-related bills, perhaps they should learn a little lesson on the effectiveness of gun control. But first, the senators in question:

West Virginia Senator John Manchin, who was just elected to a full 6-year term in the Senate, has called for restrictions that was in the Clinton-era “Crime Bill.” The irony, of course, was that Manchin was the only Senate Democrat to be endorsed by the NRA. He quite prominently touted his support by the NRA and even used guns in his commercials.

Another “pro-gun” Democrat that was elected to the Senate was Joe Donnelly, who won the Indiana Senate seat due to his opponent getting a politically terminal case of foot-in-mouth disease.

To complete this little trifecta, Virginia Senator Mark Warner has come out and supported the same Clinton-era gun control stances as Sen. Manchin and soon-to-be Sen. Donnelly. Unlike the other two, Sen. Warner will be up for election in 2014. Without Obama’s army of cultists, he may very well be endangered in 2014, assuming his opponent is even half-competent.

What is this gun control “success” story that the back-stabbing Bill of Rights hating trifecta should hear all snuggled in their beds? Continue reading →

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House Republicans Very Own Kobayashi-Maru

Posted on January 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

The “compromise” “Fiscal Cliff” bill was a no win situation for the House Republicans.

With the House passing the “compromise,” now taxes will be higher for some, but lower for others.

If the House had defeated the measure, then now taxes would be higher for some, but lower for others.

It is a no win situation. Either which way, taxes for some would be higher, but taxes for others would be lower. the House Republicans truly faced a Kobayahi -Maru scenario.