Category Archives: Science

Seeds of Tyranny

Posted on May 28, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The European Commission, an unelected body with near dictatorial powers, has decided to criminalize practically all seeds not registered with the government, as well as “plant reproductive materials” like saplings and tubors.      While some may argue that these regulations will … Continue reading →

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Why Did A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Charity Openly Campaign for Obama?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An Federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit public charity has openly campaigned for Obama’s re-election.      An eco-group called “Earth Guardians” lists themselves as “a project of GAYA – Global Alliance of Youth in Action, which is a Federally Recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public … Continue reading →

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Idiocy, from Guam to Helium

Posted on May 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Rep. Hank Johnson, the Democrat’s response to anything and everything stupid said by anyone who happens to be a Republican, has done it again.      The House of Representatives was debating a bill on mandating that the continued sale of helium … Continue reading →

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Into the Maelstrom: The War on Boys

Posted on April 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The precipitous drop in the success of males in school and the workforce, while concomitantly there was an increase in the success for women has become so noticeable, that even center left policy organizations, such as Third Way, have noticed … Continue reading →

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Isn’t This How The Movie “The Thing” Started?

Posted on April 1, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Russian scientists had discovered what they term “unclassified and unidentified” life in the Antarctic lake, Vostok. To whit: “Vostok, Antarctica’s largest subglacial lake, is believed to have been sealed off from the outside world for millions of years, meaning any … Continue reading →

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Storm Troopers of the War on Boys

Posted on March 27, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The social sciences can readily be abused by those who wish to push an agenda, and often such work is less “science” than bias confirmation.  When doctors and other such professionals allow their reputation to be a servant for their … Continue reading →

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Atomic America

Posted on February 25, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Despite the call for practical “green”/carbon free energy sources to fill our growing energy needs, most of the emphasis has been on unreliable wind energy or highly costly and inefficient use solar panels.  While the hydrocarbon boom brought on by … Continue reading →

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Tastes Like… Energy Independence!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Recently, Democratic Governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper has laudably been fighting against excess and crippling regulation of “fracking” (AKA Hydrolic Fracturing) used to tap America’s fast hydrocarbon wealth.  He stood up against the many conspiracy theorists who insisted that “fracking … Continue reading →

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From Technical Ecstasy to “I Can Haz Socializm”: A Stand Alone Complex

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Less than 20 years ago, the “internet” played practically no role in election campaign, or even in the wider areas of the culture, such in entertainment, news, and, to a large degree, education.  While the way that the Progressive bastions … Continue reading →

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The Progressive War on Nevada

Posted on January 27, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The hyper-leftist organization, the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), hosted a preemptive rebuttal to Gov. Sandoval’s State of the State address, and delivered by former state Senator Sheila Leslie.  In her address, she espoused the usual unthinking canned ideas … Continue reading →

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