Republican Hypocrisy category archive
Book Fits 0
John M. Crisp considers the outcry in right-wing circles about “obscene” books in school libraries. He wonders whether it’s really about protecting children. A snippet
So, which poses the greater threat to public school students? The abundance, availability and normalization of firearms and a casual attitude toward a deadly disease? Or a copy of “In the Dream House” in a public school library?
Aside:
Of course it’s not about protecting children. It’s a culture war misdirection play on a grand scale.
The Lies of the Land 0
While we’re on the topic of truth . . . .
Suffer the Children 0
Afterthought:
It’s telling that Republicans fear that students might learn the truth about America’s history.
Image via Balloon Juice.
Vaccine Nation 0
Boebert Is the New Gohmert 0
Jim Wright explains. A snippet:
This is what the Republican Party has become: Lauren Boebert.
Vaccine Nation, Have Cake, Eat It Too Dept. 0
Jonathan Weisman highlights the hypocrisy of Republicans’ blocking the road to a cure, than complaining that the cure can’t get through. A nugget:
White House spokesperson Andrew Bates hit back hard: “If COVID-19 and inflation had lobbyists to help them kill more American jobs, Kevin McCarthy would be their favorite member of Congress,” he said. “He is actively undermining the fight against COVID, which is driving inflation.”
Vaccine Nation, Foxy Shady Dept. 0
Warning: Short commercial at the end.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
The editorial board of the Las Vegas Sun asks a (rhetorical) question:
Follow the link to see how they answered it.
Vaccine Nation, Dialectic Dept. 0
At the Orlando Sentinel, Jacob V. Stuart muses on the internal contradictions of Florida’s mandate against mandates. Here’s a bit (emphasis added):
What’s in a Name? 0
Thom points out that words matter.