Today in Progressive Totalitarianism
1st August 2022
CNN Chief’s Republican Apology Tour
Manchin says Republicans in ‘normal times’ would be supporting energy, health care bill (CNN) That’s because ‘in normal times’ Republicans are just as much Big Spenders as Democrats. That’s how Trump got nominated and elected, because people don’t want ‘normal times’ any more.
Manchin admits ‘mistake’ saying past spending bill wouldn’t cause inflation, hopes he isn’t wrong again The formula for success: If you make a mistake, why, repeat it!
Congress on “high alert” amid security threats (Axios)
US faces new era of political violence as threats against lawmakers rise (The Guardian) Perhaps because the ‘laws’ these ‘lawmakers’ make only make things worse.
ABC panel criticizes Democrats meddling in GOP primaries: ‘Embarrassingly hypocritical’
How the media is falling short covering the economic rollercoaster (CNN) Paul Krugman, who has never been right yet in his economic predictions, is CNN’s go-to guy. (Stelter Brings on Economic Dunce Krugman to Say US Not in Recession)
Sting warns during Warsaw concert of threats to democracy (Associated Press)
Overturning Roe v. Wade isn’t the end for abortion opponents (Associated Press)
Major legal fights loom over abortion pills, travel out of state (Washington Post)
Alabama Constitution of 2022 removes repealed laws, racist language
Corporate Media Have ‘Gosnelled’ The Ohio Child Rape Story
Who Is the Psychiatrist Behind the Antidepressant Study Taking Over Right-Wing Media? (Rolling Stone)
PolitiFact Lets Al Gore Smear Away, But Rushes to Defend AOC ‘Arrest’ Publicity Stunt
The creation of the trans child
Wikipedia has blocked editing ‘recession’ as people change definition
These Colorado Dems Say They’re Running To Help ‘Working Families.’ They Voted for New Taxes Amid Rising Inflation. To proglodytes, any tax is a good tax.
States may revive abortion laws from a time when women couldn’t vote (Washington Post) dunh-dunh- DUNHH! Or even from a time when nobody could vote! OH NOES!!!
TikTok Permanently Removes MRCTV Account Without Explanation Ye shall know the truth … except on Tik-Tok, Twitter, and Facebook.
LA Landlords Call For End To Eviction Moratorium Who would be so foolish as to be a landlord in a Blue state?
England RFU Bans Transgender Women From Playing Female Rugby
Episcopal Church Invites Drag Queen to Pride ‘Chapel’
The View: Drag Shows Are Fine for Kids, No One Killed By Them Like Guns
Manchin Reconciliation Package Includes Policy He Once Called ‘Ludicrous’ When all is said and done, Democrats never forget which side they’re on.