Tag Archives: Patriotism

Happy Flag Day, 2018

Posted on June 14, 2018 by The Political Hat

     There are many historical flags associated with the United States, particularly during the War of Independence.      One such flag is the Bennington Flag: The Bennington flag is a version of the American flag associated with the American Revolution Battle of … Continue reading →

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Humpty Dumpty Constitution

Posted on May 21, 2018 by The Political Hat

     Once upon a time, words meant something, and it meant something that we, for the most part, could all agree on. But more and more people want to play Humpty Dumpty and play the “master” by imposing their view of … Continue reading →

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What Have You Ever Conserved?

Posted on March 13, 2018 by The Political Hat

     That retort of “what have you ever conserved” oft spouted by both the Alt-Right and the more emotional Johnny-come-latelys to the root of the struggle against the Fabian Left and their Gramscian march, is an obnoxious, and usually ignorant, thing. … Continue reading →

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The Right of Every Free Adult

Posted on March 5, 2018 by The Political Hat

     The right to keep and bear arms ought to be interminably linked with the right to vote. After all, if we can’t trust someone with a personal arm, then how can we trust them with the power of law over … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Conservative?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by The Political Hat

     What is conservatism, and what makes a conservative? There are many different descriptions, from Burke and Stephens to Kirk and Meyer. This task is complicated by the fact that conservativism, in the Anglo-American vein, is not a proscriptive ideology, but … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2017 (Day 11)

Posted on December 23, 2017 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, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Today is the 226th 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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Public Lands, Not Elitists’ Trophies

Posted on December 8, 2017 by The Political Hat

     A distinction long ago recognized, but increasingly forgotten, is the differentiation of public land and the government’s land: The former is the people’s who of right may use it without needing to beg for permission; the later is restricted to … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving for 2017!

Posted on November 23, 2017 by The Political Hat

     This Thanksgiving, between expressing our thanks that Hillary Clinton will never be President, and enjoying some tasty turkey, let us eschew politics for at least one day while we enjoy the company of kith & kin.      Here are lemurs enjoying … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago, America Entered The Great War

Posted on November 11, 2017 by The Political Hat

     This year marks the 100th anniversary of the American entry to the “Great War”, which to arch-Progressive and arch-Racist (but I repeat myself) Woodrow Wilson, was but an excuse to exercise absolute power over the United States of America…      Though … Continue reading →

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