Political Theatre category archive
Qualification Nation, Reprise 0
At the Portland Press-Herald, John A. Danaher provides a real-life example of one who would fail the test cited in the previous post.
Squeaker of the House 0
PoliticalProf runs the numbers.
A Prophecy Fulfilled 0
H. L Menchken:
The Presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.
The Rising Star 0
Methinks that Texas A & M student Hudson Kraus has a bright future in today’s Republican Party.
Foxy Shady 0
Fox News host almost tells a truth, then breaks for a commercial.
The Transmogrification 0
At the Las Vegas Sun, letter writer Darryl Cornelius traces the path of the Republican Party from the party of Lincoln to the party of stinkin’.
Lies and Lying Liars 0
Here’s Kevin McCarthy claiming that it was Democrats who wanted to shut down the government:
And, for more commentary on the Squeaker of the House . . . .
Via C&L, which has commentary.
The Bullies’ Pulpit 0
Mona Charon discusses how threats of violence, both implicit and explicit, have come to pollute our polity coincident with rise of Trump. A snippet:
Follow the link for her supporting evidence.
The Candidates Debate Devolve
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Mike Littwin watched subjected himself to this week’s Republican debacle debate so we don’t have to.
The Privatization Scam 0
David and a caller discuss Republican efforts to destroy public education. (Then, in a second call, he discusses the role of China on the world stage.)
Stray Thought, How To End Friends and Infuriate People Dept. 0
If someone running for public office wishes me contribute to his or her campaign, sending an unsolicited text to my cell phone is a sure way not to make it happen.
If anything, that’s even more irritating than the unsolicited emails.
I can filter the emails.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Meri Wallace offers some hints as to how to deal with Donald Trump and his dupes, symps, and fellow travelers.
The Artful Codger 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Jesse Robison marvels at how Donald Trump inspires so much loyalty when, if you look closely, you will see that there’s no there there. A snippet:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Afterthought:
Methinks it’s not the promises that attract the Trumpettes.
It’s Trump’s giving them permission to hate in public.
History teaches us that, all too often, hate sells.
Trump and Labor: Solidarity Not Ever 0
Sam discusses Trump’s pseudo pro-labor performance art act and the news media’s failure to dissect the dissimulation.
