“That Conversation about Race” category archive
Reactionaries’ Mind Games 0
Psychologist Roy Eidelson explores of “status quo bias” (which is, as far as I can tell, a fancy phrasing of “fear of change”) deters persons and society from making change, even when the evidence for the need of change is blindingly overwhelming. Here’s a bit from the introduction to his piece:
Follow the link for his five examples.
Merchants of Hate 0
Psychologist Darcia Narvaez looks at the inimical effects of right-wing talk radio in mainstreaming hate, bigotry, and political paranoia.
I can’t excerpt or summarize her article in any way and do it justice. Follow the link to read it for yourself.
Republican Family Values 0
Sam briefly discusses the “family separation”–he suggests kidnapping would be a better term–policy at the southern border.
The Case of the Base 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Vinita Mehta points out that the conventional wisdom as to the roots of Donald Trump’s support are not born out by facts (emphasis added).
So, why did Trump amass a larger following than expected?
She goes on to cite an article by Professor Thomas Pettigrew and to explore the five factors that he identifies as characterizing Trump’s core supporters, which include
1. Social Dominance Orientation
2. Authoritarianism
3. Relative (i. e., perceived–ed.) deprivation
4. Prejudice
5. Intergroup contact (or lack thereof–ed.)
I commend the entire piece to your attention.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
And now for a moment of Zoom.
Tales of the Trumpling: Snapshots of Trickle-Down Trumpery 0
And here’s a special bonus automotive Trumpling.
Aside:
I feel like I’ve died and been transported back to April 1954.
Originalist Sin, Reprise 0
Thom and his caller discuss the logical and legal flaws in “Constitutional originalism.”
Originalist Sin 0
Field explains the problem with Constitutional “originalism.” To paraphrase, it’s nothing more than a pseudo-historical rationale for turning back the clock.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Paranoia strikes deep at the happiest place on Earth.
Suffer the Children–It’s Republican Policy 0
In an article carried by the Las Vegas Sun, Tim Stellar dissects the lies the Trump administration has used to defend its practice of separating migrant children from their parents.
He explores four specific lies. Follow the link for a detailed debunking of each one.
- Lie 1. DHS did not have a policy of separating families to deter migration
- Lie 2: Separating migrant families is just like arresting American parents
- Lie 3: Obama and Bush separated families like this, too
- Lie 4: Family separation has ended
Trick Play 0
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution follows the money.
The Answer 0
Charniele Herring answers Donald Trump at The Roanoke Times. A nugget:
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Apparently, they consider riding ATVs to be uppity.
The Twiners told cops they own land on both sides of the road, pay taxes, and don’t want people riding ATVs on the road since it’s illegal.
The Twiners also rammed their truck into one of the ATVs, the sheriff said. Authorities found a 9mm handgun and believe another, unrecovered, firearm might have been involved.
Previously, the Twiners had posted slogans and memes to their social media accounts such as “Redneck Neighborhood Watch,” “You Loot We Shoot” and images of a Confederate flag.
More at the link.