Political Theatre category archive
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
My old Philly DL friend Noz opines that Venezuela rhymes with Iraq. Methinks he’s onto something.
Meanwhile, the pundit class acts as if Donald Trump has a plan.
He doesn’t.
He’s just breaking things (like laws, traditions, treaties, agreements) because that’s what a toddler thinks makes for a macho macho man. Because he wants to be a Real Big Man, just like his role model.
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*Mark Twain.
Presidential Immunity Impunity
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Jack Polman takes a deep dive into the transcript of Jack Smith’s testimony to Congress, which was recently released. He points out that
Polman, at least, noticed. Follow the link to learn just what he noticed.
Seems Familiar, Reprise 0
For some fool reason, this article also reminds me of someone on the news.
Seems Familiar 0
For some fool reason, this article reminds me of someone on the news.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
Via The Japan Times, Kaushik Basu hears a rhyme goosestepping through history.
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*Mark Twain.
A Tune for the Times 0
Warning: Mild language.
The Rule of Lawless 0
Mary Trump discusses Donald Trump’s turning the United States Department of Justice into the Donald Trump Department of Retribution.
Navigating the New Year 0
Mrs. Betty Bowers offers some advice for 2026. Methinks she makes soem good points.
A Picture Is Worth 0
An artist finds himself taken aback by the kitsch.
While we’re on the subject, Jack Ohman thinks the kitsch sends a message.