Hate Sells category archive
Precedented 0
Will Bunch sees a disturbing precedent for the Republican Party’s escalation demonization of LGBTQ persons. Here’s a bit of his article; follow the link for his evidence.
That word is fascism.
Criminal Intent 0
From the webpage:
Seth takes a closer look at the January 6 committee releasing new evidence that Trump and his lawyer John Eastman knew their plan to overturn the 2020 election would violate the law.
The Bullies’ Pulpit 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Jeremy Sherman argues that authoritarians’ formula for success, whether in the schoolyard or in the public square, is surprisingly simple. A snippet:
Never listen to what you’re saying. Say anything to sound invincible. Say it with absolute confidence. Keep up an unbroken appearance of absolute certainty, piety, and victory —a Ponzi scheme impression of an eternal winning streak.
Follow the link, read the whole thing, and consider whether it reminds you of anyone in dis coarse discourse.
All the News that Fits 0
Margaret Sullivan reminds us that it’s important to consider the source.
This is especially important if the story is spreading on “social” media.
A Tale of the Trumpling 0
The Washington Post’s Stephanie McCrummen follows an Alice down the Trumpian rabbit hole.
No excerpt or summary can do this report justice.
Just read it. It is–er–disquieting.
Fundamentals of Fundamentalism 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Araya Baker explores religious fundamentalism, which he refers to as a “political-religious” movement, as distinct from a purely religious one. He notes that
I commend his piece to your attention, particularly for the list of characteristics that he suggests is common to fundamentalist movements, whether they be Christian, Muslim, Hindu, or Buddhist.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
At the Washington Monthly, Paul Finkelman argues that Florida Governor DeSantis and his “Don’t Say Gay” law stand squarely in the middle of a long tradition of suppressing speech in the American South, a tradition which, like so many of the negative aspects of our society, ultimately reaches back to racism and slavery.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Mandating Molestation, Reprise 0
Sam and his crew discuss the Republican war on trans persons.
Aside:
The number of trans people is minuscule.
The number of people driven absolutely bonkers by the very idea of trans people is appalling.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Florida Man wants to resurrect Pravda with a Southern accent.
The blatant obviousness of it does rather take one aback, does it not?
The Disinformation Superhighway 0
Now you can pay for your propaganda.
Short Attention Span Theatre, Florida Man Dept. 0
Farron points out, “You gotta pay attention the follow through.”
He has a point. Too often in the haste to chase breaking news, neither the media nor its audience and readers pay attention to the rest of the story.
“But It’s the Only Possible Explanation” 0
Outlandish conspiracy theories seem to be going mainstream; think the “great replacement,” which Tucker Carlson has been touting to his large audience, just to pick one example from many.
At Psychology Today Blogs, Sara Gorman and Jack M. Gorman take a look at what might make persons receptive to conspiracy theories. It’s a particularly worthwhile read at this juncture. A snippet (emphasis added):
Follow the link for the authors’ theories about what makes some persons predisposed to drink this poisonous pilsner.