Hate Sells category archive
American Taliban 0
A caller shares some stories about the antics of what he I think most aptly refers to as “Talibangelicals.”
Aside:
I was brought up Southern Baptist before the Texans took over the Southern Baptist Convention, or, to put it another way, when the SBC was sane.
I’ve read the Bible multiple times (mostly the Jerusalem translation, because in my opinion it best blends modern English with lyricism). It was a great comfort to me when my first marriage broke up. Nevertheless, I must say I haven’t read it recently, mainly as a visceral reaction to the antics of right-wing they-call-themselves Christian evangelicals merchants of hate.
These “Talibangelicals” worship no Jesus that I know.
“But It’s the Only Possible Explanation” 0
Using the recent kerfuffle over Kate Middleton, Rebecca Watson takes a look at the appeal of conspiracy theories and those who cultivate them. Here’s quote:
Those who make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities, and by “those” I also include, like, yourself.
Or you can read the transcript.
Establishmentarians 0
Long-time Baptist pastor Stephen Jones argues that right-wing extremist they-call-themselves Christians get it precisely backwards:
Follow the link for context.
Deep Uncovered 0
So much for attorney-client privilege.
From the Party of Lincoln to the Party of Stinkin’ 0
The editorial board of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch tells a tale of devolution.
The Rule of Flaw 0
At the Sacramento Bee, Erwin Chemerinsky wonders why the Trumpette’s don’t seem care–indeed, almost seem to relish–the impending indictments and existing judgements against Donald Trump. I commend his piece to your attention.
Here’s a tiny bit:
For decades, conservatives have identified themselves as the champions of “law and order.” It is ironic and perplexing that they could embrace a candidate who shows so little regard of the law.
Know Them by the Company They Keep, Reprise 0
Visitors to the House of Wax.
Establishmentarians 0
Michael in Norfolk is somewhat perturbed.
At the Des Moines Register, Jason Benell has more about the effects of establishmentarianism.
Hate Sells 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Andrea Matthews analyzes the appeal of hate. A snippet:
A Notion of Immigrants 0
Grung_e_Gene looks behind the anti-migrant rhetoric at those who spout it and what he sees is not pretty.
Untruth in Labeling 0
At the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mary Pezzulo struggles to understand why self-proclaimed “conservatives” embrace Donald Trump. A snippet:
Establishmentarians Establishing Establishmentarianism 0
Thom talks with Tim Alberta about his new book, The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals In An Age of Extremism.
A Critique of Poor Reason 0
At the Kansas City Star, Melinda Henneberger takes on what may be the looniest right-wing conspiracy theory since pizzagate: That the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift tools of Joe Biden. She wonders
. . . But how will Chiefs Kingdom push back against the slander that their wins aren’t real?
I think you will find her article a worthy and entertaining read.