Politics of Hate category archive
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
(Warning: Pap has been feeling the Bern. Take what he says about Hillary Clinton and down-ballot candidates with a grain or maybe even a whole damn lick of salt.)
Shaun Mullen offers his own take on the role of the media. Here’s a snippet:
Maine Governor’s Secret for Success 0
Shorter Greg Kesich: Hate sells.
No There, There 0
Gwynne Dyer tries to visualize a “real” Donald Trump and can’t find one. A snippet:
Trump is so focused on getting their support that he even opposes the traditional Republican policies that have contributed to their marginalization and impoverishment: free trade, low taxes for the rich and deep cuts in welfare programs. And he gets away with it, although no other Republican candidate would.
(snip)
The answer is that there is no real Trump, in terms of policies and principles. He will do anything and say anything to get what he wants . . . .
Read the rest. Her most optimistic take on the results of Trump’s being elected is a hoot.
In related news, here’s a snapshot of Donald Trump’s (and the Republican Party’s) America.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Tou Ger Bennett Xiong, an American citizen of Hmong descent, wonders what is happening to his country. Here’s how he starts his article; follow the link for the rest.
Lately, though, I feel that my faith in America’s great promise is being called into question again by the recent hate and animosity in our political climate.
Shrinking Violence 0
Noz suggests that ISIS is not living up to its press releases.
“Beatings Will Continue until Morale Improves” 1
Elie Mystal sums up the Republican reaction to the bombings in Brussels.
Profiles in Cowardice 0
Shaun Mullen tries to make sense of the Trumping of the Republican Party and finds himself with a case of the vapors. In a depressing spiral universe, he suggests that each side, Trump and the Republican establishment (whatever that is) is worse than the other. Here’s a bit:
Do please read the rest.
Good Sports 0
One seems to be seeing more and more reports like this one.
Dozens of Catholic Memorial students attending Friday’s game against Newton North High School were overheard yelling, ‘‘You killed Jesus’’ to Newton North fans.
Unintended Consequences 0
Jamelle Bouie, writing at the Boston Review, finds something positive in Donald Trump’s race to the bottom for the Republican presidential nomination. A nugget:
Do read the rest.