Political Theatre category archive
A Downward Arc? 0
John Ketwig is less than optimistic.
Villagers 0
Veteran reporter and editor Barry Golson visited Florida’s The Villages retirement community coincident with a Mike Pence rally and recounts his experiences.
It’s a fascinationg read. Here’s a tiny little bit:
My flashbacks strobing, I recall the San Genaro Festival, courtesy of The Godfather, where icons of the Virgin Mary were carried respectfully though cobblestoned streets. Maybe it’s just my roiling stomach, but I can’t help feeling I’m among the devoted. True believers.
Originalist Sin, Reprise 0
Thom and his caller discuss the logical and legal flaws in “Constitutional originalism.”
Twits on Twitter 0
Farron reminds us that what we see on “social” media is often not real (in addition to being unreal) and offers some hints as to how to spot the bots.
Lowering the Barr 0
Better Call Saul wouldn’t have dared to come up with a plot line like this.
Judging Amy 0
Thom follows the money.
The Superman Stunt 0
Tony Norman reflects on delusional self-images. A nugget:
(snip)
Treating America like a shiny Metropolis on a hill when it is more like Gotham City under his stewardship is a typical Trump move. One need look no further than Mr. Trump’s encouragement of anti-government militias and his tacit support of white supremacists to see he would prefer a place where the lunatics are always trying to “Make Arkham Asylum Great Again.”
Republicans and the China Syndrome 0
E. J. Montini notes that, in campaigning for Martha McSally, Niki Haley attacked Mark Kelly for having done business with a Chinese company.
Montini finds that somewhat–er–problematical. Here’s a bit from his article:
If this is true, Trump should be impeached and removed from office immediately.
I’d guess there has never been an American politician who has EVER had more financial entanglements with China than Donald Trump.
And this is no secret.
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Christine Louise Hohlbaum reflects on the power that we have ceded to technology companies. It is a particularly timely article amongst the swirl of lies and conspiracy theories surrounding the upcoming election.
Here’s a snippet:
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*The citation is from Which Side of History?, a recently published collection of essays.
The Enablers 0
Thom speaks with the Lt. Governor of Michigan about the plot to kidnap the Governor of Michigan.