Political Theatre category archive
Misfix 0
(Grammatical error fixt.)
Lawyer and author Susan Estrich takes umbrage at Michael Cohen’s describing himself as a “fixer.” A snippet:
(snip)
Not only did Cohen not fix anything; his understanding that a “fixer” is the same as an errand boy for his client is an insult to my profession.
Cohen Events 0
I know that I claimed that nothing new except a few stray facts and details emerged from the testimony of Michael Cohen before the House Oversight Committee.
Nevertheless, Shaun Mullen reports that he learned something, not from the testimony, but from some of the questioners.
“Thugocracy” 0
Thom wonders what the hell is going on.
Lies and Lying Liars 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Stanton E. Samenow argues that there is no such thing as a “compulsive liar,” that is, someone who lies because he can’t help him- or herself. He suggests that what others may see as compulsion because it happens so frequently may, in fact, be convenience.
He cites an example (emphasis added):
Remind you of anyone in the news Follow the link for more.
The Art of the Con 0
Will Bunch considers Michael Cohen’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee and extracts the essence:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Cohen Events 0
I gather that Michael Cohen’s testimony was quite the show, but I did not watch. As I’ve mentioned before, “read about it tomorrow” is my M. O.
Nevertheless, I agree with Elie Mystal. There was nothing of substance in it that anyone who has been paying attention did not already know, though there were a few new details and documents, and, no, it’s not going to sway the Trumpettes and may not even penetrate their Fox News bubble.
Aside:
Shaun Mullen watched and has the blow-by-blow.
Gullible’s Travails 0
In Psychology Today, Gordon Waldman takes a look a bit of research that might account for some persons’ susceptibility to falsehoods presented as news.
Lights. Tunnels. Ends. 0
Robert Reich is an optimist.
A Four-Act Farce 0
Shorter Nicholas Kristoff: The play’s the thing wherein to catch the conscience of the king.
Russian Impulses 0
Shaun Mullen brings us up to date.
Aside:
I note that Shaun’s analyses have been quite en point so far. (Me, I stay out of the prediction business. Later: Hell, it’s all I can do to keep up with what’s already happened.)
The Sound of Silence 0
David discusses the difference between “voter fraud,” a Republican con, and “election fraud, a Republican strategy.
He notes that Republicans greet the latter with the sound of silence. (Warning: Promo at the end.)
“Entertainment Republicanism” 0
David interviews Republican strategist and Trump opponent Rick Wilson regarding his contempt for Donald Trump and the Red Hats. I found it interesting; give it a listen to find out where the title of this post came from. (Warning: He slips into a little reflex bothsiderism about half-way through, but I think his comments about Democratic strategy incisive.)