Category Archives: Healthcare

Euthanasia of the Hippocratic Oath

Posted on June 28, 2017 by The Political Hat

     An online poll by Medscape suggests a disturbing trend: The Hippocratic Oath is increasingly been seen by younger doctors as not very meaningful: “According to the poll, to which readers began responding November 22, of those under age 34, 39% … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Moloch

Posted on June 26, 2017 by The Political Hat

     One of the greatest lies of the pro-abortion Left is that they are “personally” against abortion, but believe in “choice” based on the “right to privacy” between a doctor and a pregnant woman—that the government shouldn’t inject its opinion into … Continue reading →

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The Medical Normalization of Suicide

Posted on June 7, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Increasingly, suicide is being accepted as a legitimate medical treatment. Medicine—with the ostensible purpose of providing for the health and well-being of a patient—is now being mutated into a justification to kill financial burdens. A Nevada doctor recounts how cost-cutting … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Trans

Posted on May 15, 2017 by The Political Hat

     One of the arguments for legalizing abortion was the “right to privacy” between a doctor and a patient… even if that patient wasn’t old enough to consent to get pregnant. Indeed, other medical treatments can still require parental consent, or … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Choosing Gender; Forcing Gender; Fluidity of Gender

Posted on May 4, 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: Gender is just like your opinion, man.      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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British Judge Channels Herod, Orders Slaughter of an Innocent

Posted on May 3, 2017 by The Political Hat

     The death penalty was abolished in the U.K. decades ago, because it was considered uncivilized to execute rapists and murderers. This “civilized” society now considers the execution of the innocent baby Charlie Gard—in dismissal of the pleas to the contrary … Continue reading →

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All Your Healthcare Are Belong To California

Posted on April 18, 2017 by The Political Hat

     If you live in California, your healthcare and very life may end up the dispensation of the state via a single-payer system administered by a panel of nine healthcare ringwraiths: “Under the proposal, which was announced in February, the state … Continue reading →

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Decolonizing Medicine

Posted on April 3, 2017 by The Political Hat

     There is science, and there is not science. Science, particularly when it comes to medicine, is something that is learned over time. Ideas and concepts from the past may seem like voodoo or witchcraft now, but way back when, it … Continue reading →

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California and the Death of the Rule of Law

Posted on April 3, 2017 by The Political Hat

“A general rule not applied impartially is for practical purposes no rule at all” —James FitzJames Stephen      California Attorney General, and Planned Parenthood donor recipient, Xavier Baccera has decided to prosecute two people with the Center of Medical Progress (CMP) … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Avoids Legalizing Death Dealing Doctors… For Now

Posted on March 30, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Euthanasia may be on the march across Europe and many American states… but not in New Mexico… for now: “The [New Mexico] state Senate on Wednesday night defeated a bill that would have legalized assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. … Continue reading →

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