Author Archives: The Political Hat

The Socialist Dictatorship of Venezuela Does What Socialist Dictatorships Do

Posted on January 8, 2018 by The Political Hat

     …repress and self-destruct, of course.      Dropping any last pretense that Venezuela cared about the “will of the people” or an semblance of a functioning democracy, opposition parties have been banned. “Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro announced Sunday that leading opposition parties … Continue reading →

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News of the Week (January 7th, 2018)

Posted on January 7, 2018 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Jan. 7th, 2018

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The Most Racist?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by The Political Hat

     A “trans-woman” model who recently threw a privileged temper-tantrum as a model, has declared that the U.K. is the most racist country: "The uncomfortable truth is that the white race is the most violent and oppressive force of nature on … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Hypocrisy Incarnate: Intolerance for the Intolerant; Excluding the Non-inclusives; Desubjectifying Objectivity

Posted on January 4, 2018 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: Do unto others…?      First, a little bit of mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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When Transgender Rights and Socialized Healthcare Combine

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Political Hat

     …the results are as sad as you’d think they’d be. “A devastated young transgender woman says she has been left ‘disfigured and feeling like a freak’ following two botched gender reassignment operations. “Kia, 26, from Wales, says she was forced … Continue reading →

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Not-So-Christian Church Celebrates Mohammad as Prophet

Posted on January 2, 2018 by The Political Hat

     All Saints Church in Kingston-upon-Thames, a part of the established Church of England has decided to celebrate Mohammed as Prophet… and also some guy named Jesus. “[N]ote how this event is “Marking the birthday of Prophet Mohammed”, but not looking … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by The Political Hat

     Have a Happy, and safe, New Year!      Enjoy a tasty beverage (or ten)!

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News of the Week (December 31st, 2017)

Posted on December 31, 2017 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for Dec. 31st, 2017

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Quick Takes – Emasculation: Of Male Privilege; Of Male Pronouns; Of Masculinity Itself

Posted on December 28, 2017 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: Boys not allowed!!1!      First, a little bit of mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day Open Thread

Posted on December 26, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Now this is a holiday!

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