Tag Archives: Democrats

Fight Of The Century

Posted on October 26, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The question of the roll of the government in managing the economy is as hot a topic now as it has been through our history.      Here is the “second round” of the debate between John Maynard Keynes and F. A. … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Nevada 2026 (1st Week of Early Voting)

Posted on October 24, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Since the election changes brought in the wake of the Covid lockdowns, there are only two general elections in Nevada, and only one undertaken during a midterm. While comparisons can be made, the numbers from 2022 may not be reflective … Continue reading →

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Fear the Boom and Bust

Posted on October 19, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The question of the roll of the government in managing the economy is as hot a topic now as it has been through our history.      Here is a debate between John Maynard Keynes and F. A. Hayek… in rap format!

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Digital ID Checks Come To New York

Posted on August 12, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Want to participate in social media, even if you’re just an adult in New York state who wants to keep up with friends and family? Then hand over your digital papers, please! Privacy? The rules are “not a question of … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Friction For The Euthanasia Slippery-Slope: Bipartisan Oversight; Alberta Makes It Harder To Get; Scotland Says No

Posted on July 23, 2026 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: Making it harder to get to the bottom of the legalized … 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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Dueling Big Brothers In Ohio

Posted on June 17, 2026 by The Political Hat

     There are dueling bill in Ohio, both of which seek control over your access to the internet.      The first is SB175, which says, covers “application stores” that provided applications or programs and “operating systems” that manage applications or programs on … Continue reading →

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Nevada Primary Early Voting 2026 (End Of In-Person Early Voting)

Posted on June 7, 2026 by The Political Hat

     With in-person early voting over for Nevada’s primary, only mail and non-polling place drop-offs are left before Election day. Overall, Republicans lead in-person voting by nearly 15,000 voters while the Democrats have a mail lead so far of nearly 19,000 … 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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Nevada Primary Early Voting 2026 (First Week)

Posted on May 31, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The primary elections in other states have show wide and, for many, unexpected party turnout shifts.   In Democratic dominated states like California and Oregon, early results show the Republicans, though behind in overall numbers, turning out at a higher … Continue reading →

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