Republican Hypocrisy category archive
DARVO 0
Carol A. Lambert notices a classic pattern in Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony about Christine Balsey Ford’s accusations. A snippet; follow the link for more.
Having examined over a thousand relationships, I see the DARVO pattern in my work with women who have controlling partners. In almost every single case of intimate partner abuse—physical, psychological, or emotional abuse—when women attempt to address a partner’s hurtful behavior or abuse, they end up being attacked and ultimately accused of being the abusive one.
“Weaponized Cognitive Dissonance” 0
David explores the right wing’s willingness to excuse Donald Trump’s financial shenanigans.
Shadows over the Land 0
As Shaun Mullen points out, the past casts long shadows.
Tears That Would Shame a Crocodile 0
I find it noteworthy staggering how many women have been emboldened to tell their stories of sexual assault and abuse because of Ms. Ford’s bravery. At almost any legitimate news website you visit (except, of course, for Fox, but it’s hardly “legitimate”), you will find one or more.
Image via Job’s Anger.
Is It a “Hearing” If Nobody Listens? (Updated) 0
Mike Littwin comments on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Kavanaugh (non-)hearing. A snippet:
Follow the link for the rest.
Addendum:
Dick Polman is en point in labeling the Republican Party as “the party of misogyny.”
The Entitlement Society 0
Law Professor Deirdre M. Bowen remembers.
The Art of the Mid-Terminable Con 0
Paul Krugman suggests that there is no Republican there there. A snippet:
In fact, Republican policies are so unpopular that the party’s candidates are barely trying to sell them. Instead, they’re pretending to stand for things they actually don’t — like protecting health coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions — or trying to distract voters with culture war and appeals to white racial identity. The GOP has become the party of no ideas.
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Republican Family Values 0
Almost in passing, Leonard Pitts, Jr., notes a confluence. Follow the link for context:
Thar He Blows It! 0
In related news, Jay Bookman opines that Donald Trump is a Cat 5 narcissist.