Tag Archives: Patriotism

Can the Traditional Conservative Narrative Triumph?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Is our social “narrative” still a traditional conservative one?  That is what Jonah Goldberg tries to argue: “Sure, Hollywood is generally very liberal, but America isn’t. Judging by their campaign donations, Hollywood liberals are very supportive of abortion rights. But … Continue reading →

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Extremism In The Defense Of Liberty Is No Vice

Posted on July 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Fifty years ago today, Barry Goldwater gave his famous acceptance speech in which he declared: “I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit … Continue reading →

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When in the Course of Human Events…

Posted on July 4, 2014 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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Happy Flag Day, 2014

Posted on June 14, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Happy Flag Day!      There are many historical flags associated with the United States, particularly during the War of Independence.      One such flag is the Pine Tree Flag that was “was used originally by a squadron of six cruisers commissioned under … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Never Forget (2014)

Posted on May 26, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Memorial Day.      Never forget.

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All Your Speech Are Belong To Us

Posted on April 30, 2014 by The Political Hat

” Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press” — 1st Amendment      This part of the 1st Amendment seems rather straightforward.  The government can’t interfere with a persons right to speak freely, or communicate … Continue reading →

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Conservative Diversity

Posted on March 22, 2014 by The Political Hat

     “Just a bunch of rich old White men”?      Riiiiight…      Via Mitch Behna (@MitchBehna).

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Ye Therefore Who Come After

Posted on March 20, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Are we still a free people?  MEP Daniel Hannan takes on that question at Australia’s “Centre for Independent Studies”

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American Flag Banned in America

Posted on March 5, 2014 by The Political Hat

     American public schools can prohibit students from wearing the American flag because anti-American thugs were likely going to silence those students with violence anyway: “The court points out that the rights of students in public high schools are limited — … Continue reading →

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Taking on the Entitlement Mentality

Posted on January 18, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Texas state Representative Scott Turner gave the keynote address at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.      It is a refreshing speech that emphasized that the path to success is not to act entitled to anything or demand you be given something … Continue reading →

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