Political Theatre category archive
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.
The Appraisal 0
PoliticalProf applies for a loan.
Republican Family Values 0
Suffer the children appears to be a Republican Family Value.
Backfire 0
In a longer piece springboarding off Mitt Romney’s decision to retire when his Senate term expires, Paul Krugman sums up how Richard Nixon’s loathsome southern strategy backfired on the Republican Party:
I commend the complete article to your attention.
Recommended Listening 0
Kimberley Johnson’s interview with Heather Thomas.
The Enemy Within 0
Michael in Norfolk highlights one of our most toxic fifth columnists.
Squeaker of the House 0
Michael in Norfolk is less than impressed.
The Pen Pal 0
At the Portland Press-Herald, Andy Young discusses his (mostly one-way) correspondence with Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee.
No excerpt, summary, or description will do it justice. Just go read it for yourself.
