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Trump’s Movement: More Pageantry Than Policy
Trump’s movement centered on symbolism rather than policy, relying on spectacle and pageantry that captivated his base. This reliance on imagery shapes a worldview where politics intertwines with ritual, making substance irrelevant. While figures like J.D. Vance may attempt to continue this legacy, they lack the unique symbolic weight that Trump commanded, making authentic continuity…
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The American Dream Was a Union Job—Not a Billionaire Fantasy
Introduction For much of the 20th century, the American Dream wasn’t a lottery ticket—it was a union card. It meant a decent paycheck, a modest house, weekends off, and a shot at sending your kids to college. That version of the dream was real because workers had power. But somewhere along the way, that dream…
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“Where Are the Watchdogs? Why Today’s Journalists Need to Channel Their Inner Ida B. Wells”
In a critique of Kaitlan Collins’ interview with Mike Johnson, the author laments the lack of journalistic integrity and accountability in contemporary media. They argue that true journalists challenge lies and stand up for truth, comparing today’s reporters unfavorably to historical figures like Ida B. Wells. The piece advocates for a new generation of journalists…
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Trump the Prophet? How MAGA Turned a Billionaire Into a Working-Class Hero
You ever stop and wonder how some things just don’t make sense? I mean, really stop and think about it? I’ve been doing a lot of that lately, especially when it comes to this whole MAGA thing. Now, I’m not here to pick a fight. Well… maybe I am. But I won’t tell anyone how…
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Breaking the Chains of MAGA Fever: Lessons from the Satanic Panic
The late 1980s and early 1990s saw a national panic over satanic cults, driven by fear and misinformation. This phenomenon parallels today’s MAGA fever, which thrives on similar fears and groupthink. Both movements highlight the dangers of baseless narratives perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts and sensationalized media, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and evidence.
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Framing: The Art of Shaping Perception
Click here for an audio version Framing is the art of presenting information in a way that shapes how an audience perceives and interprets it. It’s not just about what is said, but how it’s said. The words, tone, context, and emphasis all work together to create understanding. In the case of Republican Fan Fiction…
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The Savannah Effect: A Portrait of Privilege and Misinformation
To understand the MAGA mindset, we must examine individuals who have never left their small towns yet wield significant influence on social media. These are people quick to share the latest conspiracy theories, shaping the political landscape in ways that often go unnoticed. I call this phenomenon the Savannah Effect. Savannah is a southern girl…
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