Republican Fan Fiction

  • 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…

    Jason McClure

  • Amazon Tries Honesty. Trump Throws a Fit.

    When listing tariff costs becomes a “hostile act,” you know the emperor’s narrative is cracking. Amazon recently considered a simple act of transparency: listing tariffs as a separate line item on its low-cost “Haul” platform. You know, like letting customers see what they’re actually paying for. But immediately, the Trump White House called it a…

    Jason McClure

  • “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…

    Jason McClure

  • 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…

    Jason McClure

  • 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.

    Jason McClure