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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (5th Day of 14)

Posted on October 23, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After five days of early voting, the Republicans’ statewide raw vote lead continues to increase, with their lead being 9705 out of 99,220 cast, including absentee ballots returned. The voter lead for Republicans of 10% is 15% above their statewide … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (4th Day of 14)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After four days of early voting, the Republicans have a statewide raw voter lead of 7763 out of 79,650 cast, including absentee ballots returned. 7% of registered voters have already voted.The voter lead of 10% for Republicans after the fourth … Continue reading →

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Nevada Early Vote Update 2014 (3rd Day of 14)

Posted on October 21, 2014 by The Political Hat

     After three days of early voting, the Republicans have a statewide raw voter lead of 5261 votes out of 57,910 cast, including absentee ballots returned. 5% of registered voters have already voted. The voter lead of 9% for Republicans after … Continue reading →

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Political Triangle

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Guest Poster

     The following was a comment over at the Ace of Spades HQ by “Colorado Alex”, in response to the Article “Libertarian or Conservative“? Personally, I prefer to think of a triangle with points labeled “Equality” (Progressivism), “Rule of Law / … Continue reading →

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Libertarian or Conservative?

Posted on September 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Should these be considered diametrically opposed worldviews, or simply two sides of the same coin?      Russell Kirk would certainly agree that “libertarians” (or as Hayek prefers to call them “liberals,” in the classic sense) and “conservatives” are not the same … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Leftist Demand Government Be In The Bedroom, and in Your Healthcare, but Stay Silent about Thad Cochran’s Barnyard Shenanigans

Posted on July 31, 2014 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: Sex, Privacy, and Ewww.      Remember how the Left and the Democrats … Continue reading →

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Can the Traditional Conservative Narrative Triumph?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Is our social “narrative” still a traditional conservative one?  That is what Jonah Goldberg tries to argue: “Sure, Hollywood is generally very liberal, but America isn’t. Judging by their campaign donations, Hollywood liberals are very supportive of abortion rights. But … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Frisco-L.A. Axis: Six Californias

Posted on July 18, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Timothy Draper, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, has successfully collected enough signatures to put his proposal to split California up into six states on the 2016 California ballot.      This would serve to beat the San Francisco – Los Angeles axis … Continue reading →

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Extremism In The Defense Of Liberty Is No Vice

Posted on July 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Fifty years ago today, Barry Goldwater gave his famous acceptance speech in which he declared: “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit … Continue reading →

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Genetic Predestination vs. Choice

Posted on June 24, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently caused an uproar from the usual suspects?  Why?  For noting that predisposition towards a behavior doesn’t mean that one doesn’t have a choice on whether or not to engage in such behavior.      Perry was accused … Continue reading →

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