Political Theatre category archive
Real Big Men . . . . 0
. . . react to a person whom they perceived as a threat to their phallic personality enhancers.
Originalism Sin 0
Elie Mystal investigates the historical (“originalist,” if you will) meaning of the term “emoluments” and finds that Constitutional “originalists” have no grounds for defending Donald Trump against charges of violating the “Emoluments Clause” of the Constitution.
Then he has a revelation:
Follow the link for the rest.
Giving America the Business 0
In the midst of a ruder-than-usual rant about Donald Trump’s shutdown, the Rude One summarizes why the “run the government like a business” mantra is a con and a scam.
Follow the link for the rest.
Russian Impulses 0
Shaun Mullen leaves no turn unstoned.
The Wall-Eyed Piker and Emerging Emergencies 0
Elie Mystal is deeply disturbed at how cavalierly the press and public is treating the talk that Donald Trump might declare a national emergency so as to foist his stupid wall on the polity. An excerpt; follow the link for the rest (emphasis added).
I commend the complete post to your attention.
All the News that Fits 0
Steve M. discusses Fox News’s “coverage” of the arrest of Roger Stone.
The Art of the Dealing with, Reprise 0
Stanton Peele, writing at Psychology Today Blogs, contrasts Nancy Pelosi’s and Donald Trump’s leadership styles (though, in the case of Trump, the word “style” might not be the best term, but I digress). Here’s a bit; follow the link for the rest:
Others disagreed, prompting Trump to tweet, “This was in no way a concession.” Huh, that’s the word that is usually applied to giving in to the other side’s position.
A Nation of Immigrants 0
David and Tom Gjelten discuss the history of American immigration policy. It’s dirtier and more twisted than you might have thought (at least, if you have not studied it).
Aside:
I think I have mentioned before in these electrons that the history of American immigration laws is a tutorial in applied racism.
The Art of the Con 0
Eugene Robinson sees through the hype. A nugget:
Follow the link for more.
Afterthought:
Headlines today indicate that some sort of (temporary?) agreement may be pending.
That does not invalidate the above.
Hotel California Moscow 0
Shaun Mullen points out that Donald Trump can check out, but he can never leave.
Bull. China Shop. 0
I agree with the Booman. There is no grand design, no subtle strategy to the Trumpian temper tantrum. That would be counter to every aspect of his character nature, and those who claim to see one are delusional (or, in some cases, perhaps, hopeful).
Follow the link for his argument.
The Bully’s Pulpit 0
Sasha Abramsky joins the ranks of the optimists.
But something’s changed over the past months. Trump’s bullying tactics may no longer work. Where his antics once inspired fear, they now increasingly inspire mockery and fierce opposition.
