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Stuart N. Brotman argues that there’s nothing new about “cancel culture.” Here’s a little bit from his article:
I think that an important distinction is often missing from the discussion of “cancel culture” and those who defend themselves by claiming that (any) criticism of their actions is an attempt to “cancel” them.
It is one thing to defend oneself by claiming that one is being “canceled” if one is being criticized for something that some faction finds in bad taste or offensive, as was the case with many of the examples cited by Brotman.
It’s quite another to defend oneself by claiming that one is being “canceled” if one is being criticized for fomenting antisocial or criminal behavior, such as, for example, just to pick one, storming the Capitol and overthrowing the results of a lawful election.
Republican Family Values 0
The Arizona Republic’s E. J. Montini points out that, since the Dobbs decision, supporters of that decision are proving that “pro-life” is exactly what they are not.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Grung_e_Gene is somewhat less circumspect.
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The Barefoot and Pregnant Party 0
Thom looks at Republicans’ long history of opposing womens’ rights.
I can remember when women were not allowed to get credit cards on their own.
Courting Disaster 0
At northjersey.com, Gerri Budd and Donnalynn Scillieri several possible implications, one of which is this:
Follow the link, where they follow the money.
“Pay No Attention to the Man behind the Curtain” 0
In this particular case, it’s the men and women behind the curtain you have to worry about (as Sam and his crew noted in the previous post).
Image via Job’s Anger.
Facebook Frolics 0
They’re not even trying to hide their hate and bigotry any more.
That is the most poisonous legacy of Donald Trump.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
Twisted History 0
A history professor calls out the Supreme Supremacist Court for making stuff up. A snippet:
There’s just one problem with that statement: It’s false.
Follow the link for details.
If One Standard Is Good, Two Must Be Better 0
At the Portland Press-Herald, Victoria Hugo-Vidal takes a look at the Supreme Supremacist Court’s recent abrogation of Roe v. Wade. It is a thoughtful and well-reasoned article, but one bit leapt out at me as highlighting the misogyny and arrogance underlying that decision:
You’ll notice nobody ever proposes punishing men who get their jollies.
Follow the link for the rest.
Democracy Plutocracy
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A member of the European Parliament argues that the United States is a failing state.
His arguments are difficult to counter, as one of our two major political parties has dedicated itself, not to democracy, but to minority rule at any cost.
Craven Imagers 0
Mrs. Betty Bowers lampoons the Christofascists’ claim that “America is a Christian nation.”
Aside:
Religious fervor has waxed and waned over the course of America’s history, but seldom has America’s religious fervor seemed so poisonous and hate-full as it is today.
Video via C&L.
American Taliban 0
The editorial board of the Las Vegas Sun sounds a warning.
“A Republic, If You Can Keep It” 0
William Rivers Pitt fears that we cannot.
Courting Disaster 0
At the Des Moines Register, John and Terri Hale explain why they disagree with four recent, major Supreme Supremacist Court decisions. Their article is notable for its clarity and simplicity and I commend it to your attention.
Here’s their take on one of them (emphasis in the original):
Our view: Public dollars are for public schools that take on the challenge and the opportunity of educating everyone, regardless of skin color, abilities, beliefs, primary language, gender identity, or sexual orientation. They should not be used to support the teachings of any particular faith nor any institution that discriminates in admissions or hiring.