Tag Archives: Patriotism

Happy Constitution Day!

Posted on September 17, 2026 by The Political Hat

     The Constitution of the United States of America is one of the crowning achievements of mankind. It was a distillation of the Anglo-American tradition and heritage set as the Law of the Land and sets the rules above the rulers. … Continue reading →

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The Debate On The Right: Is America Fundamentally Good?

Posted on September 15, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Would America still be America is what Americans have in common ceased to be common and were replace with something fundamentally different. The question and implication of that commonality or lack thereof is discussed below, quoted in full below due … Continue reading →

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A Quarter Century Ago Today – NEVER FORGET

Posted on September 11, 2026 by The Political Hat

     Twenty-five years ago today, America was attacked. Instead of focusing in on the political and legal shenanigans going on in politics, let us focus who never would have the luxury of political circuses.  Never forget the victims who died, and … Continue reading →

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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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