Author Archives: The Political Hat

Quick Takes – Woke Wars: No Male Artists; Protected Vegan Beliefs; No LGBT Right To Your Kid

Posted on April 23, 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: Mother Government may I or may I not?      First, a little … Continue reading →

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A Different Corona

Posted on April 21, 2020 by The Political Hat

     With so much news being Coronavirus related, and your humble author having already tossed in the proverbial 2¢, let’s talk about other coronas, particularly of the virus-free cerveza variety.      Keep healthy.

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News of the Week (April 19th, 2020)

Posted on April 19, 2020 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Apr. 19th, 2020

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Firing Line Friday: The Meaning of China

Posted on April 17, 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”.      With China in the spotlight, not just as the source of the Corona Virus, but for the Chinese … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Obey: Use The Pronouns; Transgender Lesbians; Mandatory Homosexuality

Posted on April 16, 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: Freedom means you have the right to be forced to comply! … Continue reading →

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Reasonable Measures Do Not Justify Abuse of Power

Posted on April 15, 2020 by The Political Hat

     The Coronavirus seems to have brought out the worst in many people, and the best in others. Sadly for some, this has become a manichean stance where some believe that the coronavirus is no big deal and the consequences of … Continue reading →

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Science & Medicine?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Science is not received wisdom or divine truth. But some people think it is… Try something that might work? That is not medicine and not science . — John DePetro Show (@JohnDePetroshow) April 5, 2020      This tweet encapsulated how so … Continue reading →

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Concerning the Coronavirus

Posted on April 13, 2020 by The Political Hat

     There are many, many factors involved in how seriously some places are being hit with the Coronavirus*, including many that perhaps we aren’t really thinking about, which this article seems to indicate.      This is why it is useless from a … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (April 12th, 2020)

Posted on April 12, 2020 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Apr. 12th, 2020

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Firing Line Friday: Is There A Case for Private Property?

Posted on April 10, 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”.      With the increased calls from some quarters to nationalize and centralize anything and everything healthcare related due to … Continue reading →

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