Category Archives: Progressives

Quick Takes – Socially Just South Africa: Murder; Arson; Forced Sterilization

Posted on March 5, 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: South of the Equator and South of Heaven      First, a little … Continue reading →

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All The News That’s Fit For Justin Trudeau

Posted on March 4, 2020 by The Political Hat

     We are often told that the lack of a 1st Amendment countries doesn’t endanger “freedom of speech” or “freedom of the press” in democratic nations because the “will of the people” would only ban “hate speech” and “fake news”, and … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Defense Against Rapists: Song And Dance?

Posted on March 2, 2020 by The Political Hat

     What is apparently the most effective way to stop a rapist in Finland? If you guessed a gun, a mace, or a kick to the crotch, you’d be wrong according to the city of Oulu, Finland. What is, then, this … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Prospects for Democratic Moderation

Posted on February 28, 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 Democratic Party now having to decide between an overt Socialist who praised Communist Dictatorship and Leftist … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Always Say Die: Belgian Courts Say “Close Enough”; Protection Become Barriers To Homicide; Forced To Kill In Canada

Posted on February 27, 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: When you’re gonna die, the state will make you die.      First, … Continue reading →

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Florida vs. The Gaia Cult

Posted on February 26, 2020 by The Political Hat

     With the Florida Democratic Party supporting the concept of “nature rights” by which swamps and such are given legal rights, including a legal right for eco-nutjobs to sue on nature’s behalf, it was almost inevitable that the state of Florida … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Freedom vs. Reproductive Justice

Posted on February 25, 2020 by The Political Hat

     While opponents of abortion consider it to be legalized in utero homicide, a collapse of morals, and/or a tool of eugenics, its supports use such gushingly positive terminology as protecting “bodily autonomy”, being about “women’s rights”, or quite often as … Continue reading →

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Venezuela: Is Reality Setting In?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by The Political Hat

     After a year of over five-thousand innocent Venezuelans dead, including targeted assassination, amongst other abuses of power, people are still willing to stand up against the tyrant Maduro, and his friends in other countries.      Yet, while Maduro seems happy to … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Extremism

Posted on February 7, 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”.      Extremism can be either good or bad, and either portrayed as either bad or good. But extremism isn’t … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Pushing Back Against The Transgender Agenda: Banning Transgender Surgery For Juveniles; Quitting Over Violence Against Actual Women; An Honest Voice

Posted on February 6, 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: Standing up and saying “No”.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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