Political Theatre category archive
The Vigorish Banking Sector 0
Mike Papantonio considers Abraham Lincoln’s and Thomas Jefferson’s warnings about banks and bankers.
Ordo Apologian 0
In the Denver Post, Curtis Hubbard classifies six variants of political (non-)apologies. See how many you recognize.
The Republican Southern Crass 5
At the Guardian, Gary Younge examines the continuing success of the odious Southern strategy. A nugget:
None of this means all Republican supporters are racist. But it does suggest they make their appeal on racial grounds . . . .
Droning On, Skynet Dept. 0
You, too, can be droned.
What’s in a Name? 0
As Chauncey Devega demonstrates, a lot:
Follow the link for the demonstation. It’s worth your while.
Truth in Advertising 0
The Commander proposes warning labels for Fox News.
The Bleat Goes On 0
Ed Quillen investigates the never-ending stories, pointing out that, when the war is won, the battles continue. A snippet:
No. I get scores of impassioned pleas about saving old-growth forests, preventing potential pipeline leaks, protecting endangered species and reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide. An apocalypse looms unless I send money. And I’m sure that things will keep getting worse, for no matter how much money they get, they’ll always need more.
But right-thinkers are just as likely to avoid victory. To them, the republic is always under attack by sinister forces. When I was in college, marriage was rather unpopular among liberal sorts and often criticized as a form of oppression. And back then, hardly anybody, especially a liberal, wanted to join the military.
But when gay and lesbian groups began agitating for equal rights to marriage and military service, did the right-thinkers celebrate? Have they shouted “Hallelujah, praise the Lord. Even America’s homosexuals have seen the light”? Of course not.
More examples at the link.
Whiter Shades of Pale 0
Field considers the morphing myths of race and considers the question:
Read it.
“Conception without Representation” 0
Thom and Lizz Winstead consider the creepy right-wing fascination with lady parts, along with some other issues.