Tag Archives: Social Justice

The Failure of Multiculturalism

Posted on June 6, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The “youth” rioting that occurred in Sweden is proving that the Progressive utopia will be destroyed by the very same dreams of the broader Progressive movement:  Open boarders, multiculturalism, and a generous welfare state.      The drive for multiculturalism results in … Continue reading →

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Corporatism of the Obama Administration

Posted on June 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An old pejorative accusation of the left has been that conservatives, libertarians, Republicans, &c. are “corporatists” and thus fascists.  How are they considered “corporatists”?  Because they support the free market, which somehow means favoring big businesses above others, and thus … Continue reading →

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When Citizenship Looses Meaning

Posted on June 4, 2013 by The Political Hat

     With California poised to legalize non-citizen juries, New York city is considering one-upping them by allowing non-citizens to vote in city elections.      Though defining eligibility to vote is considered a prerogative of New York state, some disagree with that, including … Continue reading →

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When Affirmation is Mandatory, And Silence is Oppression

Posted on June 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Once upon a time, we were told that we shouldn’t violate the privacy of other people’s bedrooms, and as such the state should not criminalize what goes on in said private bedroom, including the question of homosexual activity.  Such sexual … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for June 2nd, 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for June 2nd, 2013

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For Whom The IRS Scandal Isn’t

Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Would people thank the IRS for targeting Tea Party and other such groups?  Surely people would never condone such horrible, immoral, and illegal tactics, right?      Oh, wait, of course many people would love for the government to crush their ideological … Continue reading →

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Not the Right Race at Columbia

Posted on May 24, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A recent kafuffle has arisen at Columbia University.  The Lydia C. Roberts fellowship is restricted to those “of the Caucasian race,” and Columbia is seeking to abolish that restriction.  The full restriction for the fellowship, as defined by the benefactor, … Continue reading →

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College, Where Dissent is Not Allowed in Free & Open Debate

Posted on May 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

     There are two ways a college or university can attack freedom of speech on campus: The first is by directly punishing, or threatening to punish, “incorrect” speech; the second is by allowing all-too-common rabid leftist mobs to drown out any … Continue reading →

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Why Did A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Charity Openly Campaign for Obama?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An Federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit public charity has openly campaigned for Obama’s re-election.      An eco-group called “Earth Guardians” lists themselves as “a project of GAYA – Global Alliance of Youth in Action, which is a Federally Recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public … Continue reading →

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Social Change: A Play In Three Acts

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Guest Poster

Guest post from “Farmer Joe,” originally from the comments at the Ace of Spades HQ —–Act I—– Liberal: Check out this thing. Conservative: Nope… don’t like it. L: Hate is ugly and oppressive. You have to tolerate it. C: OK, fine, … Continue reading →

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