Republican Hypocrisy category archive
Russian Impulses 0
Via the Las Vegas Sun, Trudy Rubin warns that, to understand Donald Trump’s plan for peace in a piece of Ukraine, we need to follow the money.
The Fog Machination 0
Susan Estrich notes that the phrase “the fog of war” doesn’t mean what Pete Hegseth seems to think it means. She points out that
Follow the link to find out what it really means and how Hegseth is trying to hide himself in a fog of his own making.
(Misplet wrod correxted.)
The Rule of (International) Lawless 0
Afterthought:
I doubt I shall live long enough to see the United States restore the international credibility that the Trump maladministration has so befouled with the stench of its venality in just a few short months.
Republican Thought Police 0
Once again, the Republican thought police exercise their freedom to repress.
The University of Alabama has suspended two student magazines, seemingly because (gasp!) they recognize that not all persons are alike. Here’s a bit from the news story (emphasis added):
A statement from the university said that the decision was fueled by a need to “comply with our legal obligations.” (An anti-DEI memo from AG Pam Bondi–ed.)
“This requires us to ensure all members of our community feel welcome to participate in programs that receive University funding from the Office of Student Media,” wrote Alex House, a spokesperson for the University of Alabama, in the University’s statement.
Apparently, in Republican World, the way to make persons feel welcome is to pretend that they don’t exist.
The Rule of Lawless 0
Once again, the man who would be king demonstrates his contempt for the rule of law.
The Man Who Would Be King 0
Michael in Norfolk nails it. A snippet:
Follow the link for context.
Behind That Curtain* 0
David notes that, thanks to Elon Musk’s new feature on Xitter (a feature which I suspect Musk now regrets), a number of MAGA “influencers” have been revealed to be–er–less than veracious (but most definitely voracious). (And this surprises you how?)
One more time, “social” media isn’t.
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*With apologies to Earl Derr Biggers.
American Stasi 0
Via the Las Vegas Sun, law professor Noah Feldman explores why ICE is being allowed to run rampant over the legal rights of immigrants–properly documented or not–and American citizens.
He is somewhat less than sanguine. Here’s a snippet:
I commend the piece to your attention.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Kim Shinkoskey considers the subservience of today’s Republican Party to their Dear Leader and hears a rhyme from over a century ago. Here’s a couplet:
Follow the link for the rest of the verse.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
Surprisingly enough, one can make a convincing case that “Donald Trump” rhymes with “Neville Chamberlain.”
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*Mark Twain.
The Piece Taker 0
A piece of this, a piece of that . . . .
The Rule of Lawless 0
Michael in Norfolk explains why Donald Trump accused six Congresspersons, all of whom have distinguished records of serving in the military or intelligence ranks, of sedition for reminding military personnel that they need not obey illegal orders.
It’s quite simple, really: