Political Theatre category archive
Courting Disaster 0
It seems that the hot new hobby amongst right-wing billionaires is collecting judges.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society,” Reprise 0
Steve M. cites a column by Jamelle Bouie, in which Bouie argues forcefully that America’s gun culture poses not only a threat to other Americans (take a look at the numbers), but also to democracy. Steve M. points out that
Methinks his post is worth a read.
An “Informed Electorate” . . . 0
. . . may be a thing of the past.
At The Seattle Times, Brier Dudley looks at survey results indicating that fewer and fewer persons are following the news and notes
I fear he may be onto something. Read his piece and think for yourself.
Aside:
If persons think that “getting news” is something that can be reliably done using “social” media . . . .
The Fear Factor 0
Thom speculates as to why judges are treating Donald Trump with kid gloves and explains why he finds it concerning.
At the Tampa Bay Times, Robert Bruce Adolph has more.
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.