Tag Archives: Performative Politics
Lauren Boebert Embarrasses Herself With State of the Union Outburst
As the president mentioned his son’s death from brain cancer, the MAGA-boosting lawmaker shouted that Biden had placed 13 soldiers in coffins—drawing rebuke from Democrats. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) attempted to make Tuesday night’s State of the Union address all about herself—only to get booed by her colleagues as President Joe Biden solemnly talked about his sonContinue reading “Lauren Boebert Embarrasses Herself With State of the Union Outburst”
How Capitalism Destroys Radical Movements – Second Thought
Authoritarianism: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, their common characteristics, and whether or not one of them is currently our president.
Let’s talk about Biden’s surprising immigration announcement – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about the debt ceiling and calling the bluff – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about NVGs and masculinity – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about what spears can teach us about creating change – Beau of the Fifth Column
Florida requests 300 ventilators from federal government as COVID cases keep rising
Gov. DeSantis says he isn’t aware of that request As a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the state of Florida requested 300 ventilators from the federal government, according to a Department of Health and Human Services planning document obtained by ABC News. The request was made on Friday “to replace expendedContinue reading “Florida requests 300 ventilators from federal government as COVID cases keep rising”