Political Theatre category archive
Mobbed Up 0
At The Roanoke Times, John Freivalds suggests that mob-like behavior has played a larger role in American history that we are willing to recognize. It’s an interesting take; here’s a snippet:
The Courage of Their Conniptions 0
It should surprise absolutely no one that the Trumpettes don’t take well to the notion of being held accountable for their actions and are trying to play this card.
Fantasy 0
Steve M. lets his imagination run wild.
Freedom of Screech 0
The Orlando Sentinel’s Scott Maxwell finds Florida legislators’ attempt to bend Twitter and Facebook to their will to be–er–somewhat problematical. Here’s a tiny bit of his article; follow the link for the rest.
They want to force social media companies to leave untouched any post any politician ever shares — no matter how vile or false.
One legislator described the bill as a dream come true for “Nazis and child molesters and pedophiles.” Then he voted for it.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
At the Washington Monthly, Bill Scher tries to put what’s happening at the southwestern border in context.
It is a worthwhile read.
Aside:
I completely sympathize, indeed, support President Biden’s desire not to replicate the sadistic cruelty of the previous federal executive.
What I’m yet to see explained is why so many of those attempting to enter the country are reported to be unaccompanied minors.
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
The Majority Report explores the continuing influence of the John Birch Society.
Read Ted Miller’s article.
Decoding De Code 0
Jill Richardson translates:
They mean the freedom of one individual to harm or gain unearned advantage over another (for example, by Hobby Lobby refusing to cover birth control for employees) or preserving the freedom to benefit from society without giving back (for example, large corporations that benefit from taxpayer-funded services, but pay little to nothing in taxes).
Follow the link for the rest.
All the News that Fits, Reprise 0
El Reg reports on a study regarding fake news and of how “social” media might more effectively guard against it. Among other things, it found that the study participants weren’t so bad at spotting fake news, but this paragraph leapt out at me (emphasis added):
Follow the link for the full report.
All the News that Fits 0
Farron finds a commonality.
