Political Theatre category archive
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.
What’s in a Word? 0
At the Inky, the Angry Grammarian reports that that the Supreme Court will have to decide.
The Seeds of Dysfunction 0
Michael in Norfolk considers the state of today’s Republican Party and considers how it became what it is today. Here’s a bit of his article:
My two or three regular readers know that I agree completely with him about Nixon’s Southern Strategy.
I’m not so sure that the Moral Majority and its ilk deserve to be considered a separate cause. White Southern Protestant fundamentalism and racism have always been intertwined. Just to pick one example, the Southern Baptist Convention seceded (you will pardon the expression) from the national group in 1845 in support of slavery.
If the two causes Michael identifies are not bother and sister, they are at least first cousins–and incestuous ones at that.
Kracken Up 0
Seth takes a closer look at Sidney Powell’s guilty plea.
This is Seth at his best. Watch it.
Decoding De Code 0
I have seen Atrious use this term, but somehow I overlooked the obvious until Badtux decoded de code.
Squeaker of the House 0
Paige Masten testifies to the evidence of things seen.
Nattering Nabobs of Nonsense 0
Andrew Gallline reminds pontificating pundits that Democrats are not responsible for Republicans’ dys- and misfunction.
Tearing Down the House 0
Jason Tebbe sees precedents for the House Republicans’ intentional dysfunction. A nugget:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Elephantiasis Politicus, Reprise 0
Trampling democracy, the Constitution, and the common good . . . .
