Category Archives: Propaganda

Last night I revisited a previous world of lies. Still has an impact

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Naomi

If you want to experience the contrast between two GOP administrations who have lied, watch the 2010 thriller, Fair Game. It’s the true story of how George W. Bush and his cohorts, Condoleeza Rice, Colin Powell, Dick Cheney, et al. … Continue reading →

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I can’t take “Groypers” seriously.

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Naomi

I’m supposed to, though. Especially, the Nazi-ish poseur-boys and how they say they regard Jews, like me. Should I be gasping, “oooh oooh I’m so scared”? The fierce intentions of the term, “groyper,” is diminished a lot by the sound … Continue reading →

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Frank sentences to be etched in granite…and then gilded

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Naomi

The “Frank” is Frank Bruni, long-time NYT columnist. Yesterday, the title of his column, “The Vanity and Inanity of the Trump White House,” drew me right in, because of the language. I’m a sucker for good phrases and stuff like … Continue reading →

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