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100 Years Ago Today: Gallipoli

Posted on April 25, 2015 by The Political Hat

     Today is the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign, which saw Australian and New Zealand soldiers bravely fight and die.      Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot gave a solemn speech on ANZAC in remembrance.

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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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Quick Takes – Eugenics Here, Eugenics There, Eugenics Everywhere!

Posted on October 2, 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: Eugenics      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on…      California Governor “Moonbeam” … Continue reading →

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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria: The Modern Day Khmer Rouge

Posted on June 15, 2014 by The Political Hat

     The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamist State in Iraq and Syria (ISIL) taking over after U.S. withdraw from Iraq is starting to look like the modern equivalent of the Khmer Rouge taking over … Continue reading →

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Capitalism and a Free Society

Posted on April 11, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Margaret Thatcher chats with William F. Buckley about economic incentives, minimum wage and redistribution of wealth:

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Hollywood Was Always Hollywood

Posted on February 16, 2014 by The Political Hat

     Shirley Temple Black passed away this month.  She was not only an accomplished child actress, but a well respected U. S. Ambassador.      With Dylan Farrow accusing Woody Allen of molesting her, or Roman Polanski‘s infamous rape of a minor, Shirley … Continue reading →

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Lethal Anti-Bullying Fail

Posted on November 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Two students who lived far apart committed suicide, one after killing his teacher.  The connection between the two?  Both watched anti-bullying videos promoted by their schools, and some are blaming the videos for pushing the students over the edge.      An … Continue reading →

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When Bureaucrats Condemning Innocent People to Death is Considered Praiseworthy

Posted on October 31, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An Canadian court in Ontario ruled that doctors can not withhold treatment from a patient if the patient’s family does not want it.  However, the court ruled that a quasi-judicial board of bureaucrats can overrule the family!  Canada has Death … Continue reading →

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Paid To Kill; Paid To Die

Posted on October 29, 2013 by The Political Hat

     “Free” healthcare provided by the government ex nihilo is touted as a fundamental human right by the Left.  But TANSTAAFL — There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lobotomy, so as to speak…      Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is … Continue reading →

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Socialized Medicine Kills Its Own

Posted on October 19, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A former director of the British National Health Service (NHS), and former Mayor of Chelmsford, died after being denied necessary surgery by the hospital’s repeated cancellation of the procedure. “Margaret Hutchon, a former mayor, had been waiting since last June … Continue reading →

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