Political Theatre category archive
A Notion of Immigrants 0
At the Washington Monthly, Bill Scher tries to put what’s happening at the southwestern border in context.
It is a worthwhile read.
Aside:
I completely sympathize, indeed, support President Biden’s desire not to replicate the sadistic cruelty of the previous federal executive.
What I’m yet to see explained is why so many of those attempting to enter the country are reported to be unaccompanied minors.
All That Was Old Is New Again 0
The Majority Report explores the continuing influence of the John Birch Society.
Read Ted Miller’s article.
Decoding De Code 0
Jill Richardson translates:
They mean the freedom of one individual to harm or gain unearned advantage over another (for example, by Hobby Lobby refusing to cover birth control for employees) or preserving the freedom to benefit from society without giving back (for example, large corporations that benefit from taxpayer-funded services, but pay little to nothing in taxes).
Follow the link for the rest.
All the News that Fits, Reprise 0
El Reg reports on a study regarding fake news and of how “social” media might more effectively guard against it. Among other things, it found that the study participants weren’t so bad at spotting fake news, but this paragraph leapt out at me (emphasis added):
Follow the link for the full report.
All the News that Fits 0
Farron finds a commonality.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
Cameron Smith thinks we are missing the point. Here’s a bit of his article; follow the link for the rest.
When we confuse governing and entertainment, the boring, tedious art of statecraft takes a back seat to the perpetual campaign.
Accountability 0
The writer of a letter to the editor of The Roanoke Times has a disturbing thought.
