Political Theatre category archive
Sound Familiar? 0
Does this remind you of anyone in the news?
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
Michael in Norfolk points out that history matters.
Dred Scott Redux 0
Sam talks with Ian Millhiser about the current state of the Supreme Supremacist Court. It’s a long listen and a worthwhile one.
I know.
I stayed up later than I intended to listen to it.
Enjoying Your Weekend? 0
Well, Robert Reich wants you to know why you have one to enjoy.
Sound Familiar? 0
For some fool reason, this reminds me of someone.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Will Bunch argues forcefully that the press coverage of the “race” for the Republican presidential nomination is missing–or willfully ignoring–what’s really at stake. Here’s a bit (emphasis added):
Foxy Shady 0
Sam and the crew ponder the pandering.
The Lawyers Delay 0
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gene Collier takes a look at the tactics being employed by Donald Trump’s attorneys. Here’s a tiny bit from his article:
His heated argument boiled down essentially to this: Your honor, my client has committed so many crimes related to these indictments that we couldn’t be expected to so much as get our arms around the depths of his depravity for at least two years.
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
AL.com’s Francis Coleman sees parallels.
A Picture Is Worth What Is a Picture Worth?
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Mike Littwin muses about the worth of one particular picture which lately been much in the news. A snippet:
Yes, it was a highly choreographed attempt to appear, at once, both powerful and persecuted. I’d say it’s working.
Follow the link for the rest of his musings.
A Tune for the Times 0
Mangy wants wonders why the “party of law and order” is angry at the rule law and order.
Tubervillainy, Reprise 2
Just read it.
Afterthought:
Many of the traditions and norms in our federal government are based on trusting that elected officials will act in good faith.
We are now faced with the new Secesh, still rising again after all these years, who act in bad faith.
