Political Theatre category archive
“But It’s the Only Possible Explanation” 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, homas R. Verny takes a long look at the characteristics that make some persons more susceptible that to conspiracy theories. He makes three main points:
- Conspiracy claims are lies disguised as truths.
- Conspiracy theories impute highly antisocial and cynical motives to other individuals.
- Conspiracists can’t tolerate ambiguity, dissent, or criticism.
Follow the link for a detailed discussion of each.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
In a blast from the past that echoes today, Sam and David Roberts discuss where contemporary journalism has gone off the rails.
The Comedy Crisis 0
After taking a phone call, Sam and the crew point out that Jerry Seinfeld somehow didn’t get what Norman Lear was all about.
As an aside, I support when I can in my small way the organization that Norman Lear founded.
Afterthought:
I can’t help but wonder, does Seinfeld miss blackface?
Because his comments would sure seem to lead to that conclus–oh, never mind.
Cry Babies 0
Paul Krugman warn us “to beware the pettiness of the powerful,” observing that
Follow the link for his evidence.
Sycophantic Supplicating Surrogates, Once Again 0
Farron notes that Mitt Romney is fed up with the groveling grovelers in his party.
My two or three regular readers know that I am not a fan of Mitt Romney, but I will concede that, unlike many of his fellow Republicans, he has a bit of something called “integrity.”
If you are a Republican, I invite you to look that up in your Merriam-Webster. It is likely a term unfamiliar to you.
Sycophantic Supplicating Surrogates, One More Time 0
The question is, will they take the rest of us over the cliff with them?
