Tag Archives: GOP

New Hampshire vs. Critical Race Theory

Posted on February 22, 2021 by The Political Hat

     The teaching of Critical Race Theory and the Struggle Sessions of “diversity training” have been pushed by both the Federal government and state governments. Now, however, the state of New Hampshire is poised to ban this discriminatory and wicked ideology … Continue reading →

Posted in Progressives | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Illinois Public Schools Going Woke

Posted on February 8, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Illinois is poised to enact “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” and trash old standards which were focused on actual leaning. “[GOP Rep. Steven] Reick pointed specifically to a portion of the new standards that call on teachers to ‘understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Progressives | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Witches and Warlocks and Pumpkin Possums!

Posted on January 12, 2021 by The Political Hat

     If Alex Jones thinks you are a crazy conspiracy nutter… you might want to reexamine your life. "Witches and Warlocks and Pumpkin Po(p)ssums!" pic.twitter.com/7F2dwiuvSP — Political Hat Blog (@PoliticHatBlog) January 11, 2021

Posted in Elections, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The “Election Aftermath”… Aftermath

Posted on January 8, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Nearly two months ago I posted a belated look at the aftermath of the November 2020 election.   I described it as “surprisingly chill” because despite Biden having won, most people were ready to move on and deal with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Missouri vs. The Gaia Cult

Posted on December 8, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the footsteps states like Ohio and Florida, Missouri is considering a bill to ban “nature rights”. “Nature rights” are legal constructions by which “nature” (including rivers, plants, rocks, &c.) has legal rights and can by human proxies who act … Continue reading →

Posted in Progressives | Tagged , | Comments Off on Missouri vs. The Gaia Cult

Quick Takes – Playing With Words: Guns; Voting; Gender

Posted on December 3, 2020 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: What Are Words For?      First, a little mood music: missing persons … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections, Gun Rights, Progressives | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Quick Takes – Playing With Words: Guns; Voting; Gender

Belated And Surprisingly Chill Election Aftermath—Despite The Cries Of A “Coup”

Posted on November 21, 2020 by The Political Hat

     So, despite being fairly accurate in midterms, but after overestimating Republican chances in 2012 and underestimating Republican chances in 2016, how did your humble author do in 2020? Fairly well. And no, there is no “coup”, either from the “Deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Crying Wolf Over Fraud

Posted on November 6, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Election fraud happens. Electoral shenanigans are pretty much expected, and it has been said for decades now that a candidate not only has to win but win above the “margin of fraud”. The problem in tackling this is that there … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

An Election Musical Interlude

Posted on November 5, 2020 by The Political Hat

     While the counting of ballot continues and continues, let us enjoy an apropos musical interlude.

Posted in Elections | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on An Election Musical Interlude

An Old But Salient Message For Everyone Post-Election

Posted on November 4, 2020 by The Political Hat

     For most Americans, nothing really changed between Tuesday and Wednesday. They voted and then went on with their lives. For some people who give all their heart and emotional energy in the outcome of a single election, they either became … Continue reading →

Posted in Elections | Tagged , , | 2 Comments