Tag Archives: Europe

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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News of the Week for Mar. 18th, 2013

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Political Hat

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British Politician: Disabled Kids “Should Be Put Down”

Posted on March 5, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An Independent councillor for Wadebridge East in Cornwall was forced to resign under pressure after he suggested that “disabled children cost the council too much money and should be put down.”      This is reminiscent of the Holocaust got its start … Continue reading →

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Gender Democracy

Posted on February 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

     While perusing blogger extraordinaire zombie’s recent photo journalistic essay concerning the “1 Billion Rising” rally/protest in San Francisco, a photo of a woman holding a sign demanding “gender democracy.”      Just what is “gender democracy”?  It turns out that it has … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for Feb. 17th, 2013

Posted on February 17, 2013 by The Political Hat

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News of the Week for Feb. 10th, 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by The Political Hat

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News of the Week for Feb. 3rd, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by The Political Hat

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News of the Week for Jan. 27th, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by The Political Hat

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The Death or Rebirth of the Nation-State in Europe

Posted on January 22, 2013 by The Political Hat

     The division and strife that the European Union was meant to abolish is rearing it ugly head in the coming years. Separatism has turned from local grievance to outright referenda on independence from various nation state in the EU. The … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for Jan. 20th, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

News of the Week for Jan. 20th, 2013

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