Tag Archives: GOP

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

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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.

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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 →

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Election 2020 — Predictions From The Chaos & Nevada Early Vote

Posted on November 3, 2020 by The Political Hat

     The 2016 election was an orgy of black swans, with not only the wild card of Donald Trump but also the worst Democratic nominee ever and an open Supreme Court seat that was poised to deliver the hard Left perpetual … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote 2020 (First Full Week)

Posted on October 26, 2020 by The Political Hat

     The first of full week of early voting has finished up, with one more to go.   In past elections your humble author would compare early vote numbers with past elections to get an idea of how this election was … Continue reading →

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