Political Theatre category archive
The Holiday Dispirit 0
Brian Greenspun, publisher of the Las Vegas Sun, is not really looking forward to this year’s celebration of All Hallows’ Eve.
He thinks things are scary enough already.
To attempt to excerpt or summarize his piece would dishonor it. Just go read it.
Gutting Out the Vote 0
Farron points out the Republicans must cheat to win. And that they are quite willing to do so.
The Zombie Apocalypse 0
At The Seattle Times, Danny Westneat argues that it is upon us. Here’s how he opens his article:
They’ve gone into the zombie zone.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
The Drop-Out 0
PoliticalProf points out that Mike Pence didn’t read the room.
The Spirit of the Secesh Haunts the House 0
Afterthought:
I do find it puzzling why so many they-call-themselves pundits want to hold Democrats to account for Republicans’ actions.
Could be that on some level they realize that Republicans are no account?
A Tune for the Times 0
Mangy comments at the Youtube page:
Donald Trump was complaining at one of his rallies recently that the TV networks and press never give him credit for being such an outstanding orator. Few Rotary Club secretaries reading the minutes of the past month’s meeting can come close to him in terms of whipping a crowd into a frenzy. Very few PTA treasurers reading their financial report aloud to parents can rival him when it comes to inspiring folks to violence. What more proof does one need? Trump is kind of the Mark Twain, Julius Caesar, Will Rogers, Bernie Madoff, and Adolph Hitler of public speaking, all in one package, equal in size to the lot of them as well.
Mangy Fetlocks has a great reverence for those who can command a crowd by sheer force of will. He’s heard more than his share of braying asses, and Trump is up there with the best of them.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
Aside:
You can listen to the threatening phone call for the Congressman’s wife.
The (Highly) Improbable Dream 0
David Tulanian wishes for the unlikely.
Leadership in a Vacuum by a Vacuum
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Steve M. looks at what happens when thoughtlessness and emotion replace thought.
A Tune for the Times 0
Mangy comments at the Youtube page:
I find it pretty curious how Congressional Republicans, who market themselves as the party of manly virtues, bravery, integrity, honesty, and First Amendment freedom, will vote one way when doing a roll call vote, and completely differently when casting a secret ballot. What happened to independent thinking, saying what you believe, and doing as you say? To vote one way publicly, and another privately (as was the case in the Jim Jordan House Speaker votes) is not exactly a profile in courage. Kind of reminds me of the KKK members who wore a cloak of respectability during the day, then a white sheet and hood at night, when suddenly, under cover of anonymity, these chickens became (in their deluded minds) brave warriors of the lost cause. Real heroic, huh? Seems like those who vote for such Republicans, believing them to be honorable and honest, are equally deluded.
The Allure of the Amoral 0
Professor Michael Matthews is a member of the faculty at West Point, where teaching leadership skills is part of the curriculum. At Psychology Today Blogs, he consider why poor, even Machiavellian and disordered persons rise to positions of leadership. Here’s a brief bit from the portion of his article in which he discusses the possible influence of “social” media (emphasis added):
In the context of dis coarse discourse, I find his article timely and commend it to your attention.
Broken Bad 0
Cliff Schecter looks at the chaos surrounding Republicans’ inability to select a Squeaker of the House (Warning: Some language).
Via C&L, which has commentary.
Mittens Off 0
David discusses Mitt Romney’s recent remarks about the state of today’s Republican Party.
My two or three regular readers know that I did not support Mitt Romney in his run for president. Indeed, I supported and contributed to his opponent.
Though I disagree with many most of his positions and wanted not to see him in the presidency, I did not then and do not now question his sincerity or his honesty.