Tag Archives: Europe

Dutch Euthanasia Goes Looney Toons

Posted on October 18, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The Netherlands introduced euthanasia with the promise that it would only apply to the terminally ill suffering unbearable pain. By “terminally ill” they meant perfectly healthy and by “unbearable pain” they mean having a fulfilling life… “The Dutch government intends … Continue reading →

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Belgium Puts the Youth in Euthanasia

Posted on October 11, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The first child to be killed by “assisted suicide” since Belgium legalized the practice for minors has had his life snuffed out.      The law is supposed to only to apply when the child is “terminally ill, face ‘unbearable physical suffering’ … Continue reading →

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Socialized Healthcare: Banning People from Surgery

Posted on September 15, 2016 by The Political Hat

     The bounty of socialized welfare programs can be seen in the paragon of plenty, the British National Healthcare Service (NHS)… who, due to lack of sufficient tax-paid funds, are being forced to deny routine surgeries… against select groups of people. … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Socialist Healthcare: No Treatment; No Surgery; No Doctors

Posted on August 25, 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: The abundance of socialism, medical edition      First, a little mood music: … Continue reading →

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Progressivism and Tram-Ride Democracy

Posted on August 3, 2016 by The Political Hat

     During the recent failed coup in Turkey, Erdoğan called on the people and even the opposition to oppose the in order to uphold the “principles of democracy”.  The irony of a man who called democracy a tram that one rides … Continue reading →

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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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Belgium Forces Catholics to Kill

Posted on July 15, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Forcing people to violate their own faith in order to facilitate someone else’s “rights” is not unique to the United States, though at least (so far) in the United States the result is not lethal like it is in Belgium: … Continue reading →

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Brexit and its Aftermath: The Embracing of Sovereignty

Posted on July 1, 2016 by The Political Hat

     By a 52% to 48% vote, the United Kingdom has voted in a referendum to leave the European Union in the Brexit (British Exit) vote.  Despite the scare tactics of the Remain campaign and despite, or perhaps because of, the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – The State: Stealing Your Children; Dividing Your Children; Indoctrinating Your Children

Posted on June 30, 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: Your children are not yours.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Defender of What Faith?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Does anyone believe that England cares about an actual “Church” of “England”?      A judge in the United Kingdom is actually prohibiting a father from bringing his own child to church: “A British father has been banned from taking his son … Continue reading →

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