Tag Archives: DOOM

Quick Takes – Transforming the Suburbs; Transforming the Colleges; Transforming the Courts

Posted on July 28, 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: Transform all the things!      First, a little mood music:  Victim of … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump and the Holding of Tongues

Posted on July 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     #NeverTrump will not cause a Hillary Clinton Presidency.      Trump (and his more crazy supporters) will cause a Hillary Clinton Presidency.      Trump will do to Republicans what William Jennings Bryan did to the Democrats.      While it is possible that Hillary loses … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump and the GOP Establishment

Posted on July 21, 2016 by The Political Hat

     There is the belief that the “GOP Establishment” opposed Donald Trump and that anyone who opposes Trump is a tool of this “Establishment.”      This of course, ignores statements from Trump that place him close to Hillary Clinton ideologically and governmentally.  … Continue reading →

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Academic Doublethink

Posted on June 25, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Presented with no comment other than “here be doublethink“…

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When Socialism Fails, They Always Blame Saboteurs

Posted on June 24, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Amongst the woes Venezuelans face, is the loss of their countries largest brewery, due to being unable to import barley to make the beer.  But according to the tenets of socialism, failure is always caused by “wreckers” and “kulaks”.      Because … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Praises Her Dear Leader

Posted on June 3, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The Kims of North Korea, especially Kim Jong-Il, reveled in such titles as “Father of the People,” “Beloved Father,” and “Dear Father”.      Now it seems like self-absorbed spectacle Lady Gaga (or is it Lady Googoo), wants to praise America’s own … Continue reading →

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Free Range Children and The Nanny State

Posted on May 11, 2016 by The Political Hat

     While there is much to be said about “helicopter” parents and the effect they have on their children who never learn to become functioning independent adults, a greater risk is the punishment of those parents who allow their children even … Continue reading →

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What Rough Progressive, Xirs Hour Come Round At Last

Posted on May 7, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The very pillars of society are being rent asunder, and the mores, customs, and folkways that evolved over countless centuries to provide that ever-so rare balance of virtue and liberty being discarded willy-nilly, by Progressives, who in their mad pride … Continue reading →

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Nevada Democrats Celebrate Trump’s Nomination

Posted on May 6, 2016 by The Political Hat

     If Donald Trump is supposed to be able to win “yuuuge” victories, then why are Democrats celebrating, if not reveling, in his coming nomination?      The Nevada state Democratic Party is trolling Republicans over the “albatross” around its neck: “Dear Dangerous … Continue reading →

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Survival Guide for Social Justice Minded Special Little Snowflakes

Posted on May 5, 2016 by The Political Hat

     …or why parents need to inoculate their children against collegiate madness.      What would happen if you put together a how-to guide for college Freshman made primarily from Tumblr posts?  You’d get the “Unofficial Scripps College Survival Guide“!      Oh, there are … Continue reading →

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