Political Theatre category archive
Suffer the Children 0
We are again reminded that that is not scripture. Rather, it’s a Republican family value.
“Those Who Cannot Remember the Past . . . .”* 0
My local rag published an excellent letter to the editor from Robin C. Comfort regarding the actions of the Trump maladministration. In the midst of it, almost in passing, the writer poses a question which I find quite germane:
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Facebook Frolics 0
Retired police officer gets thrown in jail for posting a meme on the Zuckerborg.
One more time, “social” media isn’t.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
At AL.com, Kyle Whitmire looks at Donald Trump’s decision to demolish of the East Wing of the White House (without, natch, getting permission, although he does not own the White House) and hears a rhyme.
Follow the link for his citation of the evidence.
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*Mark Twain.
Mensa Material 0
Sam takes a test.
Full Disclosure:
We don’t know for sure that it’s the same test that Donald Trump took, but, if it’s not, it’s likely similar.
Stray Question 0
Does this article remind you of anyone in the news?
Speaking of Threats . . . . 0
Sam discusses the Trump maladministration’s increasing use of the legal system to silence dissent (then move on to responding to viewer comments).
Learn more about Kat Abughazaleh’s indictment.
If the Truth Hurts, Try Threats 0
Afterthought:
In one way, I get the right-wing’s fascination with Hitler. After all, hate sells, and hate is what they sell.
Hate blinds people, for it’s easier to hate than to think.
But they don’t seem to remember that Hitler’s “thousand year Reich” latest less than a decade and a half and ended with his dying by his own hand while it collapsed around him.
A Tune for the Times 0
It’s short, but it’s sweet quite a propos.
Republican Thought Police 0
Thom calls out the Trump maladministration’s selective prosecutions persecutions of persons who criticize Donald Trump.
A Tune for the Times 0
(Warning: Mild language.)
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
The editorial board of the Bangor Daily News is not amused that the Donald Trump appears to believe that “privy council” refers to counseling those who disagree with him with the contents of the privy.