Political Theatre category archive
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
Now it is Kimball Shinkoskey, writing at the Las Vegas Sun, who hears a rhyme.
She is responding to “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan’s statement on May 26 that “spreading lies about elections is free speech.” Here’s a bit of what she has to say:
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*Mark Twain.
Apocalypse Now? 0
A caller argues that we are in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.
“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.