Tag Archives: Patriotism

The Resistance: Because Once Again Dissent Is Considered Patriotic

Posted on January 13, 2017 by The Political Hat

     When George W. Bush was President, dissent was the highest for of Patriotism. After Barack Obama was elected, dissent quickly became not only treasonous, but also racist. Now that the President will soon again be affiliated with the doubleplusungood Republicans, … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2016 (Day 11)

Posted on December 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     A little Christmas message for our enemies around the world.      The Previous “Posts of Christmas”: Day 1 – The Chemistry of Snowflakes. Day 2 – Someone’s getting a lump of coal… Day 3 – “Silent Night” by the Gothard Sisters. … Continue reading →

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The Constitution Is Not A Rubber Stamp For The States

Posted on December 19, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Amidst machinations by Democrats to overturn their loss to Donald Trump this past November, a legitimate Constitutional point has been raised… and decided poorly. Many states “bind” the chosen Presidential Electors, in effect treating the Electoral College as just a … Continue reading →

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Happy Bill of Rights Day!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Today is the 225th 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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Happy Thanksgiving for 2016!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     This Thanksgiving, between expressing our thanks that both the era of Obama and of Clinton will soon be over, and enjoying some tasty turkey, let us eschew politics for at least one day while we enjoy the company of kith … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Remain

Posted on November 11, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Though begun as “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day has expanded in the United States as a day for all those brave men and women who fight to keep us free.      On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th … Continue reading →

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Why The Alt-Right Doesn’t Get Conservatism

Posted on October 14, 2016 by The Political Hat

     A freelance writer at the Daily Caller, is celebrating the death of conservatism, and the rise of the Alt-Right. Clearly, the freelancer doesn’t quite get what conservatism is: “I would ask those who today consider themselves conservatives: What exactly are … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Years Ago Today – NEVER FORGET

Posted on September 11, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Fifteen years ago today, America was attacked. Never forget the victims who died, and those who fought back.

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Donald Trump and the Holding of Tongues

Posted on July 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     #NeverTrump will not cause a Hillary Clinton Presidency.      Trump (and his more crazy supporters) will cause a Hillary Clinton Presidency.      Trump will do to Republicans what William Jennings Bryan did to the Democrats.      While it is possible that Hillary loses … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Triggered by Dissenting Non-Whites; Triggered by Trump Chalkings; Triggered by America

Posted on July 21, 2016 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: Everything is triggering! *Goes to Safe Space*      First, some triggered special … Continue reading →

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