Tag Archives: Patriotism

100 Years Ago Began The War to End All Wars

Posted on November 11, 2014 by The Political Hat

     This marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War, which had inaccurately been deemed the “war to end all wars.”      Four years after it began, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns … Continue reading →

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Election Aftermath – Pudding Time!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by The Political Hat

     The Republican wave became a tsunami. In Nevada, it became a flood of Biblical Proportion! There is but one thing to say about this: It’s pudding time!      How bad was it?      This bad: Interesting stat: first time a president’s home … Continue reading →

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Happy 150th Birthday, Nevada!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Today is Nevada Day, which celebrates Nevada’s “Battle Born” entry into the Union during the Civil War.  It is also the 150th anniversary of statehood.      So, Happy Birthday Nevada!

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A Time for Choosing

Posted on October 27, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Fifty years ago today, Ronald Reagan gave one of the most quintessential speeches of the modern conservative movement, his speech on behalf of Barry Goldwater, “A Time for Choosing.”      While some numerical particulars have changed over the past fifty years, … 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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Thus, A Traditional Conservative

Posted on September 23, 2014 by The Political Hat

The following is a response to DrewM’s post “To L(l)ibertarian Or Not? That Is The Question” over at the Ace of Spades HQ:      For me, it was actually opposite direction.      I used to be quite libertarian, but I’ve found myself … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Years Ago Today – NEVER FORGET

Posted on September 11, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Thirteen years ago today, America was attacked. Never forget the victims who died, and those who fought back.      In Pace , Requiescat.

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Quick Takes – Oppressive Flag, Oppressive Song, Oppressive Logo

Posted on August 8, 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: Thought Crimes!      Remember when Liberals fought for free speech and the … Continue reading →

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The Treason of Robert Reich

Posted on August 1, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Former Clinton cabinet secretary Robert “Afflict the Comfortable” Reich has previously declared those who dare to dissent from the proscribed Progressive way of governance to be treasonous and otherwise naughty.      He has doubled down and declared that those who disagree … Continue reading →

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The Not-So-Black Legend

Posted on July 30, 2014 by The Political Hat

     The “Black Legend” was one of the plethora of examples of different countries and peoples trash talking each other since time immemorial.  More recently, though, it has become a rallying cry against “Anglo” culture that “usurped” the rightful Spanish-speaking foundational … Continue reading →

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