Tag Archives: WTF

Quick Takes – Nature Can Do Anything: Co-Author A Paper; Get Married; Be A Politician’s Constituent

Posted on May 14, 2026 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: There’s nothing you can do that a stone can’t, allegedly.      First, … Continue reading →

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Your Car Will Be Surveilling You Whether You Like It Or Not

Posted on May 5, 2026 by The Political Hat

     In the future, your car will surveil you and even prevent you from driving. If you are in the European Union, that future is this year. “According to Chapter II, Article 6 of the Regulation [(EU) 2019/2144], motor vehicles shall … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Academic Journal Madness: Childhood Sexuality; J.K. Rowling Is Voldemort; Feminist Praxis

Posted on April 30, 2026 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: Queer diddling of little kids through “praxis”.      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Euthanasia Danger: Danger Zone; Making Suicide Prevention Illegal; Canada Must Kill The Mentally Ill

Posted on April 23, 2026 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: Who’s really crazier? The killers or the killed?      First, a little … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Green Madness: Wafflestomping; Feminist Queer Ecologies; Outlawing Animal Agriculture

Posted on February 17, 2026 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: Just when you thought it couldn’t get more crazy than queer … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Crazy Nature Rights: For Wild Animals; For Bees; For Tax Collectors

Posted on January 20, 2026 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: Bears, Bees, and Bureaucrats, oh my!      First, a little mood music: … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Organ Harvesting Endorsement: The New York Times; Medical Journal; Bioethicist

Posted on January 8, 2026 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: Reaping the harvest, grimly.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Digital Big Brother Proposed In Michigan

Posted on September 29, 2025 by The Political Hat

     The 1st Amendment, as a principle, isn’t in the highest fashion these days, and “it’s for the children” excuses are often cover for overreach intended for other targets. Such censorious powers rarefy confine themselves to their original purported goals. The … Continue reading →

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Hate Speech & The Right

Posted on September 22, 2025 by The Political Hat

     The idea that “Hate Speech” is not free speech and thus can be made illegal and criminally punished.   While this is consistent with the European Convention on Human Rights, it runs afoul of America’s Bill of Rights. For an … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Lowering Consciousness: Punching Hippies; Spiritual Anti-War Covenant; Relationship Anarchy

Posted on August 14, 2025 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: Flower power was a mistake.      First, a little mood setting:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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