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Firing Line Friday: Senator Dodd and General Klein

Posted on April 10, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      The question of politicians and military officers having connections with foreign countries or otherwise being supporters/advocates thereof or … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Who’s More Electable-Ford or Reagan?

Posted on April 3, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      With Primary Season having already kicked off, the question of electability, even for voters who desire purity first … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Vietnam: What Next?

Posted on March 27, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      With the current war against Iran, people are again wondering what America’s next step will be and even … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Should Labor Power Be Reduced?

Posted on March 20, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Union corruption has been around as unions themselves have. Both their power and the effects of corruption are … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Prayer in the Public Schools

Posted on March 13, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      With the Senate election in Texasm, with a potential match up between two candidates, one of who is … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Future of Spain

Posted on March 6, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      With the ongoing military action against Iran, the looming possibility of regime change looms today. Exactly what shape … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Sports, Persecution, and Christians

Posted on February 27, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Politics yet again creeps into the Olympics, much as it did sixty years ago, when William F. Buckley, … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Resolved: That the Marketplace Is Not a Social Enemy

Posted on February 20, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      With both major political parties in this day and age becoming skeptical, if not outright hostile, to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Green Madness: Wafflestomping; Feminist Queer Ecologies; Outlawing Animal Agriculture

Posted on February 17, 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: Just when you thought it couldn’t get more crazy than queer … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Firing Line 1966-1986: A Potpourri of Persuaders

Posted on February 13, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Sometimes, it’s important to just sit back and hear criticism or even just friendly roasting. As it ought … Continue reading →

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