Author Archives: The Political Hat

News of the Week (June 7th, 2020)

Posted on June 7, 2020 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for June 7th, 2020

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Firing Line Friday: William Buckley Vs Gore Vidal

Posted on June 5, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      Though not strictly “Firing Line”, this little exchange between William F. Buckley, Jr. and Gore Vidal shows how … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Anti-1st Amendment States: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York

Posted on June 4, 2020 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: Shut up, Unamerican Americans explained.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fascism Means Fighting Those Who Have Fought Against Fascism???

Posted on June 2, 2020 by The Political Hat

     The death of George Floyd quite initially resulted in many on the Right condemning the actions of the police officer considered responsible for Floyd’s death, be that responsibility direct or indirect. Said officer has been arrested and is facing serious … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (May 31st, 2020)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for May 31st, 2020

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Firing Line Friday: A Mini-Debate about Health Care: Part IV: Choice

Posted on May 29, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      From Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal to calls to repeal not just Obamacare, but many other Federal … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Rejection of the Biological Binary: Menses Envy; Gender Neutral Toys; “Certain Genders”

Posted on May 28, 2020 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: Two is the loneliest most unwoke number.      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Human-Mouse Chimeras Mean Only One Thing”: The Era Of Catgirls Becomes Nearer

Posted on May 26, 2020 by The Political Hat

     The scientific quest to genetically engineer catgirls for domestic ownership is an ongoing one, give or take an Elon Musk tweet or two. One of the most promising avenues for investigation is the combination, on the genetic level, of human … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (May 24th, 2020)

Posted on May 24, 2020 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for May 24th, 2020

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Firing Line Friday: A Mini-Debate about Health Care: Part III: Quality Care

Posted on May 22, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      From Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal to calls to repeal not just Obamacare, but many other Federal … Continue reading →

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