A psychologist looks at right wing authoritarianism
by David SafierTodd offered this comment to the post, Is it a proto-fascist movement? A Canadian Psychologist, Bob Altemeyer, has been looking for years at what makes people more or less likely to adhere to a right-wing authoritarianism. His research has been going on for 40 years and has a wealth of data and has … Read more
What he said too?
by David SafierJoe Scarborough — yes, the conservative Morning Joe guy — sounds a little fed up with his own party, based on a string of twitter feeds. [Truth in advertising: I don't know Twitter from a hole in the wall. I believe these are Scarborough's tweets. If I'm wrong, someone a bit more tweet-savvy … Read more
What he said, Sunday edition, part 2
by David SafierBill Moyer is pretty disgusted with the level of dialogue in the country right now — emphasis on right. If you prefer, you can read the transcript here.
Is it a proto-fascist movement?
by David SafierWhen I wrote the post, Mobs and mob psychology, Mike Bryan took me to task for being naive. He wrote in a comment: The reason it felt so unfamiliar is because you were experiencing the populist irrationalism that is the raw material of fascistic movements . . . You don't hang out with … Read more
What she said, Sunday edition
by David SafierSarah Garrecht Gassen of the Star wrote laid it all out in a terrific op ed, combining her personal battles to get adequate coverage from her health care insurance with her wealth of information and skills as an essayist. It's a must read. I know what it's like to be powerless. And I … Read more
What he said, part 2
by David SafierDifferent "he" this time — John Harwood — same feeling. You can't say it much better than this. Be sure to make it all the way to the end. It's only 37 seconds.
Where’s the critical thinking, Tom?
by David SafierTrue story. Tom Horne contacted Sam Hughes Elementary last spring. He wanted to come to Tucson so he could present the student body their Excellent School certificate personally. Before he came, he called the press to make sure they'd be there. At the assembly, Horne played piano for the students. Then he had … Read more
