Tag Archives: Patriotism

When in the Course of Human Events…

Posted on July 4, 2026 by The Political Hat

Action of Second Continental Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The People’s Bicentennial as Spoilsports

Posted on July 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 the semisesquicentennial right around the corner, let us look back half a century ago during the bicentennial … Continue reading →

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Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States

Posted on July 2, 2026 by The Political Hat

     While we may celebrate the 4th of July, when the Declaration of Independence was approved, the actual resolution for American independence was approved two days later, and exactly a quarter of a millennium ago on this very day. “On June … Continue reading →

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Celebrating A Triumph Of The America Way: Juneteenth And The End Of Slavery

Posted on June 19, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Slavery was a horrible foreign import to America. America was founded as English colonies, and it is this Anglophere inheritance that had already ended slavery the better part of a millennium ago that finally triumphed in ending its reintroduction.      Here, … Continue reading →

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The Semiquincentenial Question: Why Is America The Best?

Posted on June 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

     America is different from and better than the rest of the world. But, during this semiquincentenial, do people really understand why? Your humble author has opined quite often on the question and it can be a difficult one to ponder … Continue reading →

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Happy Flag Day At 250!

Posted on June 14, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Happy Flag Day!      There are many historical flags associated with the United States. But on this Flag Day, we should remember, above all else, our flag that we have today.      This is who we are; this is who this glorious … Continue reading →

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Our Heritage of Purported Abstractions

Posted on March 4, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The denigration of America as an “idea” continues apace in some circles on the “Right”, it is a mental poison that many are compelled to, themselves, parrot. Recently, Secretary of State (and meme holder of all other jobs) Marco Rubio … Continue reading →

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The Post-American Arsonists

Posted on February 10, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The Post-American Right (AKA the “National Conservative”, “Common Good Conservatives”, “New Right”, &c.) are at it again, dressing up their attack on the fundamental American (and Anglospheric, before that) pillars of our culture and society as defending a purported “heritage” … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2025 (Day 11)

Posted on December 23, 2025 by The Political Hat

     A little Christmas message for our enemies around the world.

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Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Posted on December 15, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Today is the 234th anniversary of the first ten amendments to the Constitution coming into effect. The original Bill of Rights contained a preamble stating that the clauses were “declaratory and restrictive” — i.e. they restricted the Federal Government and … Continue reading →

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