Political Theatre category archive
Freedom of Screech 0
Donald Trump’s fee-fees are hurt because he didn’t get his way, so he’s filed (yet another) empty suit. From Above the Law:
The Disinformation Superhighway 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Elesa Zehndorfer takes a look at a rapidly growing career path: “Disinformation entrepreneurs” who propagate claptrap via “social” media for money. She notes (emphasis added)
Follow the link for her article, and, remember,
- The things that you’ve seen,
And can read on your screen,
They ain’t necessarily so.
“There’s No Legal Strategy Called Rope-a-Dope” 0
Seth takes a closer look at the last week of the campaign.
True Decievers 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Robert Klitzman takes a look at recent research into the psychology of cults and cultists. He suggests that it may shed some light on dis coarse discourse. Here’s a tiny bit:
The Back-Up Plan 0
At the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Gene Collier offers his take on Donald Trump’s campaign–er–strategy. A nugget; follow the link for his reasoning.
“The Last Firewall” 0
Just in case you wondered why Republicans are so determined to gut out the vote . . . .
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes.”* 0
Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman hears a rhyme.
So too does Yastreblyansky.
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*Mark Twain.
The Confluence 0
Steve M. takes a look at this weekend’s Trump rally in Madison Square Garden (which, I must note, is neither square nor located at Madison Square, but I digress), where Trump’s supporters openly flaunted their racism, and notes an overlap. Here’s a bit about the overlap:
Issues Voters . . . 0
These voters seem to have issues.
Choosing the Dark Side 0
The Washington Post’s slogan is “Democracy dies in darkness.”
The same newspaper that once famously shined a light on the misconduct of Richard Nixon has chosen not to endorse a candidate for president (or, to put it another way, has chosen to go dark) in what might be the most important election since 1860.
Dick Polman offers some thoughts as to why the Post has chosen darkness.
I commend them to your attention.
It’s Bubblelicious 0
The Wannabe, One More Time 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, David Kyle Johnson identifies characteristics common to fascist movements (note that he does not claim this to be a complete list) and asks whether it reminds us of anyone in the news.
Here’s the list; follow the link for a detailed discussion of each item.
- Nostalgia for a Mythical Past
- Leader Cult and Hero Worship
- Us vs. Them Thinking
- Anti-Intellectualism and Distrust of Expertise
- Victimhood and Conspiracy Thinking
- Glorification of Violence and Aggression
- Obsession with Purity and Control
Afterthought:
In a related vein, Steve M. offers some thoughts as to why so many persons seem willing to overlook the warning signs that Donald Trump, if given the chance, will try to become America’s Hitler.
The Wannabe, Reprise 0
Seth suggests that the media is missing the point in its (lack of serious) coverage of Donald Trump’s documented admiration of Adolph Hitler (and of dictators in general).
A Trumpled Presidency . . . . 0
. . . deserves to be suitably memorialized.
A Tune for the Times 0
Mangy’s voice is a bit off, but his lyrics are spot on.
In Translation 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Nikolay Kukushkin offers insight into the thought processes (sic) of Donald Trump.