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The Republican Party Personality Cult
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At the Las Vegas Sun, Casey Harrison explores Republicans’ fealty to Donald Trump in the face of the evidence of–er–somewhat questionable behavior. A snippet (emphasis added):
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“Unlike figures like Richard Nixon, who faced severe political consequences from his party in the light of the Watergate scandal, Trump has had no consequences meted out to him by the current Republican Party for his antagonism,” Benning said. “In this way, his supporters see a figure who shares their personality traits and values, who promises to put them on top of society, even though Trump has antagonistic and disinhibited traits that would make it difficult for him to enact those promises.”
The complete piece is worthy of your attention.
Masked Marauders 0
A caller tells Thom a tale of the Trumpling.
The Rule of Lawless 0
The Arizona Republic’s E. J. Montini looks at how right-wing evangelical they-call-themselves Christians are reacting to the indictment of Donald Trump and concludes
Follow that link for context.
Hoist on His Own Petard 0
Honest to Betsy (Pete’s on break), you can’t make this stuff up.
Twits on Twitter 0
Yet another hate-full twit.
Twits on Twitter 0
. . . and another hate-full twit.
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
The Green Book is returning, thanks to Florida Man.
Freedom of Screech 0
David points out that “projection is the name of the game.”