October, 2020 archive
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.
A Downward Arc? 0
John Ketwig is less than optimistic.
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.
Originalist Sin, One More Time 0
Afterthought:
Had the Founders intended the Constitution to be immutable, they’d have not provide for amending it.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
And now for a moment of Zoom.
Villagers 0
Veteran reporter and editor Barry Golson visited Florida’s The Villages retirement community coincident with a Mike Pence rally and recounts his experiences.
It’s a fascinationg read. Here’s a tiny little bit:
My flashbacks strobing, I recall the San Genaro Festival, courtesy of The Godfather, where icons of the Virgin Mary were carried respectfully though cobblestoned streets. Maybe it’s just my roiling stomach, but I can’t help feeling I’m among the devoted. True believers.
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.
