The Republican Crazy Train: Republicans Are Propaganda Junkies
Now, I have finally made it to the final installment on Republican messaging. Fortunately, some Democratic messaging, such as the "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida, and "Forced Birth"…
A Republican Crazy Train Tangent: Russia’s War Euphemisms
Written by Robert Warden To be honest, since Russia began its full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, I have been too concerned about that situation to concentrate on the usual Republican…
The Republican Crazy Train: The Emotional Appeal of Right-Wing Populism and the MAGA Cult
Written by Robert Warden In trying to understand the rise of right-wing populism in the United States and elsewhere, I have ultimately felt compelled to focus rather exclusively on emotional…
The Republican Crazy Train: What if the Insurrectionists Were Black?
In the wake of recent widely publicized trial verdicts, I think it is instructive to consider how the response would have differed if the January 6 insurrectionists had been Black.…
The Republican Crazy Train: The Straw Man Arguments of Conservatives
Have you ever heard other people talking about you, but it seems like they are talking about somebody else? I certainly have. If so, does it happen to you often?…