Political Theatre category archive
Two Different Worlds 0
At The Denver Post, Ian Silverii contrasts reality and the MAGA Fantasy Land. A snippet:
(snip)
In the alternative reality, which we’ll call the “MAGA universe”, COVID-19 is a hoax, a conspiracy, the “China Plague” or just another common cold. The hospitals aren’t overflowing, there are more than enough ICU beds and nurses and doctors to go around, and Americans aren’t going to let politicians tell us we can’t be with our families.
Continue the tour at the linkk.
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Charles Johnston looks at the dynamic–and the dilemma–posed by “social” media and the disinformation superhighway. A snippet; follow the link for the rest:
The Rule of Lawless 0
Field says enough is enough.
A Tune for the Times 0
Over at Balloon Juice.
Self-Reverential 0
Mariette Jensen suggests that five elements characterize the thought patterns of a narcissist. Here they are; follow the link for a detailed discussion on each one.
The 5 main thoughts that form the narcissist thinking pattern
1. I am the best and the only one important
2. There is only black and white
Grey areas are a no-go territory. Grey is confusing3. You are with me or against me
4. The only truth is my truth
5. I don’t care about you, I only care about me
Afterthought:
Remind you of anyone?
The Poison of Positive Thinking 0
At the Des Moines Register, Todd Blodgett explains.
Afterthought:
Publishing a positive position in the presence of adversity is one thing.
Manifesting magickal malicious mentation to maintain manufactured mendacities is something entirely other.
A Time of Tantrum 0
Watch the entire interview.
Withdrawal 0
Steve M. argues that most persons will quickly (and with great relief, in my own opinion) get over the Trump presidency, with the exception of two groups.
He details the dependent and the dependency. A snippet:
The other group that can’t quit Trump — as (New York Times columnist Frank–edl) Bruni acknowledges — is the media.
Follow the link for his reasoning.
A Bananas Republic 0
At the Idaho State Journal, Zac Gershberg reports from a troubled spot.
