Political Theatre category archive
Maskless Malarkey 0
In related news, my local rag ran an article yesterday about how to counter arguments advanced by those who willfully endanger others refuse to wear masks.
Lowering the Barr, Russian Impulses Dept. 0
Nancy LeTourneau investigates Donald Trump and Bill Barr’s tactic of selective deception. A snippet:
Presidented 0
Werner Herzog’s Bear marvels at the irony that the Reagan Foundation has requested that Donald Trump no longer use Ronald Reagan’s name in fundraising. He notes that, even though Reagan knew much better than Trump how to conduct himself in public, Reagan’s policies presaged in many ways Donald Trump’s actions. Here’s one example; follow the link for the rest.
Aside:
I say “Trump’s actions,” not Trump’s policies, for, as far as I can tell, Donald Trump does nothing consistently enough to warrant the sobriquet of “policy.”
Click to view the original image.Workplace Worries in These Viral Times 0
A caller talks to David about working in a COVID-19 hotspot in these viral times.
Misdirection Play, the Big Cancel Dept. 0
Nancy LeTourneau exposes the hypocrisy of Republicans’ charges of “cancel culture” as a ploy to distract from objective criticism of objectionable speech. Her argument is long and complex and defies summary. Just go read it for yourself.
One more time, freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.
Lowering the Barr 0
Elizabeth Dye reports that, though he may be popular on the Fox News circuit, William Barr has occasioned much discontent within the legal profession, which is less than amused by his (mis)conduct. She cites a letter from 27 distinguished lawyers (to quote her characterization) to the D. C. Bar Association calling for disbarring Barr. Here’s a quotation from that letter:
Follow the link for the full report.
The Will To Return 0
A New Jersey teacher tells of her preparation to return to school. A snippet:
“Descended from a Long Line that Somebody Fell For” 0
Badtux debunks the myth of the “thin blue line.” Here’s a bit of his article:
Follow the link for the rest.
Plumb Loco 0
You can’t make this stuff up. (Warning: Short ad at the beginning. Story starts at about the 24 second mark.)
Improbable Cause 0
On the same topic, Elizabeth suggests that they are indeed who they say they are not.