Tag Archives: Democrats

The Federalization of Redistricting

Posted on March 1, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Gerrymandering is a political tradition in America, dating back to the time of the Founding Fathers—and going back in before that for centuries in England. It is considered an ugly thing—at least by those out of power—that is seen as … Continue reading →

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Judge Not, O Person of Pallor

Posted on February 22, 2017 by The Political Hat

     It would seem that a state Representative from Rhode Island fully believes, when it comes to who can serve as a judge, that “once you go Black, you never go back”. Well, not just Black, but any “person of color”, … Continue reading →

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California and the Ghost of John C. Calhoun

Posted on February 13, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Now that the Democrats are out of power in the Federal government (Leftist mameluks in the bureaucracy notwithstanding), the one-party People’s Republic of California has decided to embrace the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions and take up the States’ Rights cause … Continue reading →

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The Modern Mamluks of America

Posted on February 8, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Not limiting themselves to violent riots or histrionic temper tantrums, the institutional Left is refusing to acknowledge that an outsider at odds with them dares claim their power to rule. Bureaucrats have decided to join the so-called #TheResistance and run … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Useful Idiots

Posted on February 6, 2017 by The Political Hat

     The Left has often used “useful idiots” to defend itself from just and accurate attacks against them, most notably in re the Soviet Union and Lenin’s alleged use of the term. But now these same “useful idiots” are being used, … Continue reading →

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Obama, Just Go Away

Posted on January 20, 2017 by The Political Hat

     A bit over eight years ago, a majority of American voters were entranced by an allegedly post-racial, and factually post-male, Barack Obama. Eight years later, America thoroughly rejected everything Obama stood for and the Democrat Party that prostituted themselves for … Continue reading →

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The Resistance: Because Once Again Dissent Is Considered Patriotic

Posted on January 13, 2017 by The Political Hat

     When George W. Bush was President, dissent was the highest for of Patriotism. After Barack Obama was elected, dissent quickly became not only treasonous, but also racist. Now that the President will soon again be affiliated with the doubleplusungood Republicans, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Jobs for Big Tech; Favors for Big Oil; Nothing for You

Posted on December 22, 2016 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: Silly peasant, luxuries are for the rich people!      First, a little … Continue reading →

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The Constitution Is Not A Rubber Stamp For The States

Posted on December 19, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Amidst machinations by Democrats to overturn their loss to Donald Trump this past November, a legitimate Constitutional point has been raised… and decided poorly. Many states “bind” the chosen Presidential Electors, in effect treating the Electoral College as just a … Continue reading →

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The Enwokening of White People

Posted on December 5, 2016 by The Political Hat

     With the alienation of the vast majority of White people from the Democrat party, some on the Left are trying out how to get White voters back. John McWhorter tries to do this—not by acknowledging that playing identity politics results … Continue reading →

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