Republican Hypocrisy category archive
Republican Thought Police 0
Once again, the Trump maladministration exercises its freedom of repress.
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
At the Las Vegas Sun, Michael Barret hears a rhyme from Hitler’s time.
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*Mark Twain.
Denial Is Not Just a River in Egypt 0
It’s how Republicans deal with historical fact.
Here’s an example from Above the Law, where Joe Patrice looks at why the Trump maladministration wants to rehabilitate Richard Nixon’s reputation. Here’s a tiny bit from his article (emphasis added):
The Man Who Would Be King, Red Scare Redux Dept. 0
Anita Chabria looks at the political advertisements that the Trump maladministration recently released, paid for by our tax dollars and sees a pattern. Here’s a couple of bits from her article; follow the link for context.
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Finchelstein points out that painting opponents as communists or socialists – an incessant refrain from Trump and the core of the commercials – is a common practice in non-democracies, turning enemies of the dictator into enemies of the state, and perhaps even criminalizing them.
Your Tax Dollars at Work 0
Sam and the crew discuss Trump’s illegal campaign ad–illegal because it was paid for with government funds.
The Art of the Steal 0
Mary Trump follows the money.
American Stasa 0
If the American Stasi weren’t wearing uniforms issued by the Trump maladministration, they’d be wearing their traditional garb–hoods and sheets.
When the Truth Hurts, Hurt the Truth, Reprise 0
Michael in Norfolk suspects that the Trump maladministration’s attempt to repress the press may be a misdirection play.
Me, I think hissy-fit is a more appropriate term.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Yet more evidence that Richard Nixon’s southern strategy has come full circle and that today’s Republican Party is the party of the New Secesh.
Patriot Gamers 0
Speaking of the last resort of a scoundrel . . . .
“Show Us Your Papers Please” 0
Thom talks with Greg Palast about strategies Republicans may be intending to use to gut out the vote.
(There seemed to be some audio gliches when I watched the video, so I recommend turning on the closed captions.)
If the Truth Hurts, Hurt the Truth 0
The Trump maladministration once again exercises its freedom of repress.
Stray Thought 0
One of the distressing things about dis coarse discourse is that one our political parties, even members of it that have sworn an oath of office to protect and defend the United States Constitution, seems to have forsaken loyalty to the country for loyalty to the Clown Prince of Hot Air.