Today in Witch-Hunt Culture
2nd February 2023
The GOP Attack on Ilhan Omar Trivializes Antisemitism (New York Magazine) Jonathan Chait employs handwavium to divert attention from one of the most corrupt haters in Congress.
A Short Guide to MAGA “Conservatism” (The Bulwark) The scare quotes around ‘conservatism’ tag this as a Kristol Krew hit piece (as if Charlie Sykes would write anything else….).
MSNBC: Election Integrity Based on Election Lies, GOP Needs Exorcism
The Cold Calculus Behind the Shrinking GOP Presidential Field (Politico) Cold!
Lawsuit can proceed against Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse (Associated Press)
Inside the GOP’s “Save the kids” strategy (Axios) More mind-reading from Narrative Media NPCs.
How Rod Dreher Caused an International Scandal in Eastern Europe (The Bulwark) The Kristol Krew continue their witch-hunt against figures on the right.
The View Denounces Pledge of Allegiance, American Exceptionalism
Connecticut parents arrested for letting kids walk to Dunkin’ Donuts
Leftist Anti-Trump ‘Doonesbury’ Cartoonist Finally Takes on a Biden—But Only Very Gently