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Freedom of the Press in the U.K. (1771-2013), R.I.P.

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The freedom of the press in the U.K. has died by an overwhelming vote by the House of Commons, with only 12 dissenting Conservative party members daring to vote no.  It is proof that without a check on its power, … Continue reading →

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Gun Control – The Exemption for Hollywood

Posted on March 16, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The recent anti-civil liberties bills, signed by Andrew “Madness” Cuomo, to restrict our 2nd Amendment rights were pushed through so swiftly, that they forgot to exempt Hollywood from their onerous grasp.  Now, Cuomo is pushing to exempt Hollywood from laws … Continue reading →

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The Ides of March (2013)

Posted on March 15, 2013 by The Political Hat

Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Happy π Day everyone!      Here is the π song by Hard ‘n Phirm:

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War on Women: Ride the Snake

Posted on March 6, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The “War on Women” continues unabated, and unsurprisingly, it comes from a state legislator of the same party that brought attacks on a successful female governor, attacks on the rights of women to defend themselves against rapist, and support for … Continue reading →

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Company-wrecking Union Subsidized by Uncle Sam

Posted on March 2, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The now bankrupt and destroyed makers of tasty treats, Hostess, was destroyed last year by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union. That union went on strike, even though the Teamsters pointed out to them that the … 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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Presentation Matters: Senator Rubio vs. Senator Rubio

Posted on February 16, 2013 by The Political Hat

     It does not matter how logical or sensible a belief, philosophy, or political program is, if no one pays attention to it.  In all bluntness, presentation matters.      Alas, Sen. Marco Rubio demonstrated this during his English language, which for all … Continue reading →

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A More Honest “State of the Union”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by The Political Hat

     While much will be said about President Obama’s “State of the Union” address, as well as Sen. Rubio’s official GOP response, and Rand Paul’s “Tea Party” response, little has been said about the actual state of our union.      Perhaps a more … Continue reading →

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The Left’s Fiscal Manichæan Fraud

Posted on February 9, 2013 by The Political Hat

     It is a common statement from the Left that we must raise taxes or cut vital services to the bone.  This is a false choice; this is a Manichæan choice.      That choice only makes sense if the money that is … Continue reading →

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