Since ICE surged into the Minneapolis-St. Paul metroplex in December 2025, I’ve noticed an increasing number of stories and social media posts about former Trump supporters who have come to regret their support. Recently, for example, in the wake of Donald Trump’s social media post depicting the Obamas as apes, a self-identified MAGA Republican called … Continue reading Don’t Bank on MAGA Republicans “Waking Up” En Masse
Tag: ideology
“Everything in Moderation” Doesn’t Prevent Extremism
“Everything in moderation” (or EIM, for short) is a hegemonic commonplace in 21st century American culture. That means, it is a belief that is so commonly accepted as to be nearly unquestionable. And it’s a serious problem for supporters of democracy in the 21st century. The reasons for the phrase’s popularity are easy to see. … Continue reading “Everything in Moderation” Doesn’t Prevent Extremism
Conservatives: Hanging Tough?
In the last few years, at least in the 8 years between 2000 and 2008, Americans got a good look at many forms of conservatism. One fundamental tenet of modern conservatism, especially if you recognize the views of people like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and Joe the Plumber as representative of modern conservatism, … Continue reading Conservatives: Hanging Tough?
“Where Have You Gone, Joe Paterno?”
In the week or so since Jerry Sandusky was arrested for violations that don't need rehearsing here, Penn State officials have been under the microscope. In particular, Joe Paterno, the revered coach of Penn State's football team and apparent icon of moral righteousness, has been castigated for his inaction after learning in 2002 that an … Continue reading “Where Have You Gone, Joe Paterno?”
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