Political Theatre category archive
Know Them by the Company They Keep 0
That pretty much sums up what Pete Buttigieg said about J. D. Vance.
All the News that Fits 0
Michael in Norfolk find the dissimulation disturbing.
Follow the link to learn why he is troubled.
A Tune for the Times 0
Mangy anticipates how Republicans will treat Tim Walz.
So far, he pretty much seems to have nailed it.
Making Minions 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Leonard Hitchcock looks at why Donald Trump wanted to use an executive order (“Schedule F”) turn civil service jobs over to political appointees who would do his bidding without question. Here’s a bit from his article:
The Schedule F executive order was a step in that direction. For an autocrat, a government must speak with one voice: that of its ruler.
Follow the link for context.
Weird Times 0
At the Las Vegas Sun, Robert Elliott argues that “weird” is an inaccurate characterization of today’s Republican Party.
Dialog with the Deity 0
At the Tampa Bay Times, Daniel Ruth has questions for the Creator.
Chicken Little Chicken, Reprise
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Design for Despotism 0
Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian, comments on Trump’s alleged lack of knowledge of Project 2025.
A Moment of Truth (Telling) 0
Cliff comments on Gretchen Whitmer’s response to Donald Trump.
The Candidates Debase 0
Garrett Epps, writing for the Washington Monthly, reveals the lost eighth debate between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas.
Give it a read and see whether or not it presaged dis coarse discourse.
Methinks you will find it quite timely.