Category Archives: Fascism

Two cults brilliantly described in one magazine issue

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Naomi

I don’t know whether David Remnick conceived of the August 26 New Yorker as cult-themed. But I think it is, after reading two long, riveting pieces of journalism, each about a nightmarish movement, one in our country, one in Kenya. … Continue reading →

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Should we fear Trump’s brownshirts?

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Naomi

Nah. Because Trump’s MAGA militia isn’t doing much of anything, let alone preparing for the Trumpian apocalypse. Why? Well, every day I read about the massive DOJ prosecution of the Capitol assailants. And every day, I read of at least … Continue reading →

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How crazy is it out there? This crazy

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Naomi

I read the Daily News every day. Apart from the brilliance of its punny headlines, I get Bramhall’s great political cartoons, sane and smart editorials and local news and sports far more complete than the Times. Most of my experience … Continue reading →

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