Political Theatre category archive
The Galt and the Lamers 0
David talks with Professor Andrew Koppelman about Libertarian delusions about the role of government. Koppelman points out that
the formula of the Republican Party for a long time has been to talk populist while doing big favors for rich supporters.
A Tune for the Times 0
Mangy comments at the Youtube page:
After watching a video about Ted Cruz, or Marjorie Taylor Greene, or Lauren Boebert, or Jim Jordan, or Donald Trump, or some similarly despicable character, Mangy Fetlocks has often thought, “My God. How low can they go?” His dear wife suggested that Mangy write a song pointing out the similarities between sycophantic MAGAts and the dance where you see who can get the lowest. With help from his friend and percussionist, Roger Risley, (a.k.a., ‘Rodeo Roger’) Mangy put together this little song.
“But It’s the Only Possible Explanation” 0
Joseph Mazur takes a look at how paranoid and/or manipulative thinkers turn coincidences into conspiracies. An excerpt:
Follow the link, where he expands on that thought.
A Case of Identity 0
At AL.com, Kyle Whitmire delves into the strange and twisty case of the DIY voter ID.
What makes it strange is that, despite what could be called a fraudulent identification document, there seems to have been no intent to defraud, but, rather, an attempt to comply.
Storm Windows 0
Committee Proceedings 0
Seth looks at what it might look like if Trump were called to testify before the January 6 committee.
Backfire, Special Mastery Dept. 0
As Bob Cesca pointed out in a recent podcast, Donald Trump is finding out that, if you demand a special master, you may find that your special master demands that you do things you don’t want to do.
Lies and Lying Liars 0
Thom explores why persons fall for Republican lies.
Freedom of Screech 0
Joe Patrice notes that “people pointing out that you’re stupid is not an attack on freedom of speech.”
Indeed, I would argue that it is quite the opposite.