Category Archives: Propaganda

Why is the collapsing GOP so fixated on child porn and pedophilia smears?

In July 2020, almost two years ago, I wrote an essay on the devolution of the GOP, and pointed to the bizarre propagation of child pornography and pedophilia accusations.  Not really “accusations,” because they were, and remain, unfocused spews, as … Continue reading →

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The end of the People’s Convoy

Yep. The, uh, leaders or whatevers of the People’s Convoy have decided to wrap things up and go home. Having accomplished nothing except giving us a few laughs now and then. The People’s Convoy, standup comedians now sitting down.

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Let’s talk about polling

There’s an excellent essay in the February 2022 Harper’s that delves deeply and with exquisite humor into the history and subject of polling. “Sample Truths,” written by Harper’s editor, Christopher Beha, discusses political and opinion polling. This is important to … Continue reading →

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