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California and the Ghost of John C. Calhoun

Posted on February 13, 2017 by The Political Hat

     Now that the Democrats are out of power in the Federal government (Leftist mameluks in the bureaucracy notwithstanding), the one-party People’s Republic of California has decided to embrace the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions and take up the States’ Rights cause … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Useful Idiots

Posted on February 6, 2017 by The Political Hat

     The Left has often used “useful idiots” to defend itself from just and accurate attacks against them, most notably in re the Soviet Union and Lenin’s alleged use of the term. But now these same “useful idiots” are being used, … Continue reading →

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You’re Not A Mermaid, You’re Just Crazy

Posted on January 30, 2017 by The Political Hat

     A little girl wanting to be a mermaid princess when she grows up is adorable. An adult woman who quits her job because she believe she is half fish and half human is just plain crazy in the head. “When … Continue reading →

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Salon, the Alt-Right, and Conservatism

Posted on January 18, 2017 by The Political Hat

     The pseudo-amateur webzine Salon tries to wrap around the entire Conservatives vs. Alt-Right question, and invariably gets it wrong, in large part by projecting it’s own ideological framework. They blame the rise of the Alt-Right on conservatives being too ideological … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2017 by The Political Hat

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

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Boxing Day Open Thread

Posted on December 26, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Now this is a holiday!

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2016 (Day 12)

Posted on December 24, 2016 by The Political Hat

     Twas The Night Before Christmas.      The Previous “Posts of Christmas”: Day 1 – The Chemistry of Snowflakes. Day 2 – Someone’s getting a lump of coal… Day 3 – “Silent Night” by the Gothard Sisters. Day 4 – Christmas Puppies! … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2016 (Day 11)

Posted on December 23, 2016 by The Political Hat

     A little Christmas message for our enemies around the world.      The Previous “Posts of Christmas”: Day 1 – The Chemistry of Snowflakes. Day 2 – Someone’s getting a lump of coal… Day 3 – “Silent Night” by the Gothard Sisters. … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2016 (Day 10)

Posted on December 22, 2016 by The Political Hat

     “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by Alice Cooper      The Previous “Posts of Christmas”: Day 1 – The Chemistry of Snowflakes. Day 2 – Someone’s getting a lump of coal… Day 3 – “Silent Night” by the Gothard Sisters. Day … Continue reading →

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12 Posts of Christmas, 2016 (Day 9)

Posted on December 21, 2016 by The Political Hat

     “Snow” by Loreena McKennit      The Previous “Posts of Christmas”: Day 1 – The Chemistry of Snowflakes. Day 2 – Someone’s getting a lump of coal… Day 3 – “Silent Night” by the Gothard Sisters. Day 4 – Christmas Puppies! Day … Continue reading →

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