#political-rhetoric

[ follow ]
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 day ago

Implausible Deniability: Racism & Migration

Racists use coded language to mask their agenda while appealing to non-racist concerns about crime and disease in discussions of migration.
#kneecap
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

David Amess's daughter wants Kneecap apology for alleged kill your local MP' call

Kneecap's alleged comments about killing politicians have drawn widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
London music

Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs

Kneecap apologized to victims' families after controversial remarks suggesting violence against MPs.
The group clarified their stance against inciting violence and condemned terrorist organizations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

David Amess's daughter wants Kneecap apology for alleged kill your local MP' call

Kneecap's alleged comments about killing politicians have drawn widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
London music

Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs

Kneecap apologized to victims' families after controversial remarks suggesting violence against MPs.
The group clarified their stance against inciting violence and condemned terrorist organizations.
more#kneecap
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

These People Are Disgusting': GOP Campaign Account Under Fire for Calling House Democrat An Illegal Immigrant'

The NRCC faced backlash for labeling Rep. Espaillat an illegal immigrant, highlighting tensions around immigration policy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Playing the victim: how Trump's clash with Zelenskyy paved the way for the suspension of military aid | Lilie Chouliaraki

Trump redefined the Ukraine conflict narrative, portraying Ukraine as the obstacle to peace rather than Russia as the aggressor.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Trump's early presidency is marked by chaos, deception, and negligence towards American citizens in need.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trump's Golden Age of Bunk

Trump's address to Congress showcased his boastful claims and protest against his predecessor, while lacking substantial news.
Trump's administration has seen drastic cuts to federal jobs and programs in just six weeks.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Laid Groundwork for "Muslim Ban 2.0." Here's How Organizers Are Bracing.

Trump's rhetoric targeted Muslims post-New Orleans attack, ignoring the facts of the alleged perpetrator's identity and background.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by fear and loyalty tests reminiscent of McCarthyism, reflecting historical patterns of political paranoia.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

These People Are Disgusting': GOP Campaign Account Under Fire for Calling House Democrat An Illegal Immigrant'

The NRCC faced backlash for labeling Rep. Espaillat an illegal immigrant, highlighting tensions around immigration policy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Playing the victim: how Trump's clash with Zelenskyy paved the way for the suspension of military aid | Lilie Chouliaraki

Trump redefined the Ukraine conflict narrative, portraying Ukraine as the obstacle to peace rather than Russia as the aggressor.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Trump's early presidency is marked by chaos, deception, and negligence towards American citizens in need.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trump's Golden Age of Bunk

Trump's address to Congress showcased his boastful claims and protest against his predecessor, while lacking substantial news.
Trump's administration has seen drastic cuts to federal jobs and programs in just six weeks.
US Elections
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Laid Groundwork for "Muslim Ban 2.0." Here's How Organizers Are Bracing.

Trump's rhetoric targeted Muslims post-New Orleans attack, ignoring the facts of the alleged perpetrator's identity and background.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Media Spawned McCarthyism. Now History Is Repeating Itself

Donald Trump's presidency is marked by fear and loyalty tests reminiscent of McCarthyism, reflecting historical patterns of political paranoia.
more#trump-administration
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senate GOP Leader Shrivels When Asked About Trump's Dictator' Comment: The President Speaks for Himself'

Sen. Thune avoids commenting on Trump's claims about Zelensky while emphasizing a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion: Trump's first months feature both poetry and prose

Trump's promises during his campaign contrast sharply with the realities of governance, leading to unmet expectations post-election.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says Biden's Pardons are Void' and Vacant' Because of Autopen

Trump claims Biden's pardons are invalid because they were signed by autopen, a baseless assertion lacking constitutional support.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Bitterly Gripes to Fox News I Can't Even Go After' Jan 6 Probers Biden Pardoned Under Threat From Trump

Trump criticizes Biden for pardoning January 6 investigation figures, claiming it restricts his ability to respond and fails to acknowledge security issues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senate GOP Leader Shrivels When Asked About Trump's Dictator' Comment: The President Speaks for Himself'

Sen. Thune avoids commenting on Trump's claims about Zelensky while emphasizing a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Opinion: Trump's first months feature both poetry and prose

Trump's promises during his campaign contrast sharply with the realities of governance, leading to unmet expectations post-election.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says Biden's Pardons are Void' and Vacant' Because of Autopen

Trump claims Biden's pardons are invalid because they were signed by autopen, a baseless assertion lacking constitutional support.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Bitterly Gripes to Fox News I Can't Even Go After' Jan 6 Probers Biden Pardoned Under Threat From Trump

Trump criticizes Biden for pardoning January 6 investigation figures, claiming it restricts his ability to respond and fails to acknowledge security issues.
more#trump
#immigration-policy
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After Failures in the Courts, the GOP Is Threatening Sanctuary City Mayors

Sanctuary cities have a long history dating back to 1971, contrary to GOP claims of them being a recent phenomenon.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Lunatic': Trump's long history of abusing judges who oppose him

Trump criticizes judges as radical for blocking deportation flights, calling for impeachment of a judge amidst increasing tensions with the judiciary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK news

Top cancer experts being put off UK by politicians' messaging on immigration'

Political rhetoric on immigration is deterring top cancer professionals from working in the UK.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Woke Boston Mayor Michelle Wu coddles rapists as 'part of the family'

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu staunchly supports sanctuary city policies, positioning them as a defense against federal immigration enforcement.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

After Failures in the Courts, the GOP Is Threatening Sanctuary City Mayors

Sanctuary cities have a long history dating back to 1971, contrary to GOP claims of them being a recent phenomenon.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Lunatic': Trump's long history of abusing judges who oppose him

Trump criticizes judges as radical for blocking deportation flights, calling for impeachment of a judge amidst increasing tensions with the judiciary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK news

Top cancer experts being put off UK by politicians' messaging on immigration'

Political rhetoric on immigration is deterring top cancer professionals from working in the UK.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

Woke Boston Mayor Michelle Wu coddles rapists as 'part of the family'

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu staunchly supports sanctuary city policies, positioning them as a defense against federal immigration enforcement.
more#immigration-policy
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

The Political Value of Mass Shootings

Republicans often exploit emotional situations, asserting it's not the right time for gun control, while ironically neglecting consistent principles of deliberation.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump defends his pivot on Ukraine, tariffs and Musk's cuts in his address to Congress

Trump's address to Congress was marked by exaggerations and themes of triumph amidst ongoing political tension.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Party of one: Donald Trump's 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Donald Trump at CPAC presented himself as a dominant figure, underscoring his belief in a personal political resurrection and a vendetta against adversaries.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump's Supposed Unity Message Is a Gloating Threat of MAGA Triumphant

Trump's second inaugural address echoed themes of his first, lacking true change or unity, despite aides' promises for a kinder, gentler tone.
US politics
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks ago

Far fewer Americans are hearing about Trump's attacks on the media this time around, report finds

Donald Trump's social media attacks on journalists show diminishing public response, reflecting a change in coverage and societal engagement with political rhetoric.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Rips Biden, 'Radical Left Lunatics' on Easter Sunday

Trump's Easter message included attacks on political rivals, particularly Joe Biden, featuring strong language against perceived threats to national security.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump defends his pivot on Ukraine, tariffs and Musk's cuts in his address to Congress

Trump's address to Congress was marked by exaggerations and themes of triumph amidst ongoing political tension.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Party of one: Donald Trump's 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Donald Trump at CPAC presented himself as a dominant figure, underscoring his belief in a personal political resurrection and a vendetta against adversaries.
US Elections
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump's Supposed Unity Message Is a Gloating Threat of MAGA Triumphant

Trump's second inaugural address echoed themes of his first, lacking true change or unity, despite aides' promises for a kinder, gentler tone.
US politics
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks ago

Far fewer Americans are hearing about Trump's attacks on the media this time around, report finds

Donald Trump's social media attacks on journalists show diminishing public response, reflecting a change in coverage and societal engagement with political rhetoric.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Rips Biden, 'Radical Left Lunatics' on Easter Sunday

Trump's Easter message included attacks on political rivals, particularly Joe Biden, featuring strong language against perceived threats to national security.
more#donald-trump
#sarah-palin
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sarah Palin arrives for start of retrial in ongoing battle against the New York Times | amNewYork

Sarah Palin's libel retrial against The New York Times begins, focusing on claims of defamation linked to her image and a mass shooting.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Sarah Palin's Bombshell Case Against the New York Times Is Back. Guess What's Different This Time.

Judge Rakoff reopened the defamation case where Sarah Palin challenges the New York Times' editorial linking her to political violence, amidst intensified political climate.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Sarah Palin arrives for start of retrial in ongoing battle against the New York Times | amNewYork

Sarah Palin's libel retrial against The New York Times begins, focusing on claims of defamation linked to her image and a mass shooting.
more#sarah-palin
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

AOC Gives Brutal Fact Check of Fox's Jeanine Pirro: Their Parents Died'

Ocasio-Cortez defended Social Security for children, clarifying it's provided due to deceased parents, and criticized misinformation from Fox News's Jeanine Pirro.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The Real Reason Politicians Blame Video Games For Society's Most Difficult Issues

Blaming video games for societal issues is a longstanding tactic that obscures the actual causes of such problems.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Fan Threatens CNNs Donie O'Sullivan To His Face

A MAGA supporter threatened CNN correspondent O'Sullivan, highlighting rising extremism and the dangerous rhetoric surrounding political discourse.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow Thinks Trump Tariff Plan Inspired by Fictional Expert

Peter Navarro reportedly invented an expert name, Ron Vara, to support his economic theories, illustrating the depths of misinformation in policy discussions.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Democrats are forming an 'assassination culture' as Trump rises in power, new study reveals

Increasingly violent political rhetoric is being normalized, particularly aimed at public figures like Trump and Musk.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

House Republicans And Democrats Find Common Ground In Opposing GOP Member Hanging a Wanted Poster' For Judges Outside His Office

Calls for universal condemnation of threats against judges were highlighted in a bipartisan House Rules Committee meeting.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US news

Kristi Noem Invokes State Secrets to Cover-Up Her Inability to ID Women as Women - emptywheel

Kristi Noem's use of State Secrets defense highlights the prevailing struggle to define women's identity amidst government and legal complexities.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Far-left Democrat Jasmine Crockett slammed for 'unhinged' threat against prominent GOP senator: 'Inciting violence'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for using violent rhetoric against Sen. Ted Cruz during interviews.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Fuels the Right-Wing Effort to Silence Journalists, Protect the Powerful

Wealthy individuals are attempting to undermine First Amendment protections through defamation lawsuits, threatening free speech and democracy.
#kemi-badenoch
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Badenoch's attack on net zero is ridiculous. But so were the right's Brexit claims, and look where they left us | Zoe Williams

Badenoch argues achieving net zero by 2050 requires sacrificing living standards or risking bankruptcy, yet lacks pertinent expertise in the area.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Badenoch's attack on net zero is ridiculous. But so were the right's Brexit claims, and look where they left us | Zoe Williams

Badenoch argues achieving net zero by 2050 requires sacrificing living standards or risking bankruptcy, yet lacks pertinent expertise in the area.
more#kemi-badenoch
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I make over $200,000 a month but pay basically nothing in salary taxes

Criticism of the wealthy avoiding taxes often overlooks the complexity of income types, such as profit sharing and passive income.
Many business owners use profit sharing, which can lead to misconceptions about their tax contributions.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Germany politics

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban lashes out in State of the Nation DW 03/01/2025

Orban's recent rhetoric suggests a significant shift towards authoritarian governance and increased repression against critics.
Europe news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

European Union blasts Trump for crude claims about 27-nation bloc

The EU firmly opposed Trump's tariff threats, asserting its commitment to fair trade and transatlantic unity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Jenrick and Philp put UK judges' lives at risk' with attacks on integrity, former extremism tsar says

Politicians' attacks on judges' integrity threaten their safety, according to the outgoing extremism tsar.
Judges are fulfilling their legal responsibilities, not pursuing ideological agendas.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
US Elections

Opinion: Democrats need a bigger tent on abortion

The Democrats' focus on abortion rights may have alienated voters who prioritized economic issues in the last election.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel slammed for violent video featuring images of Pete Buttigieg, Rachel Levine, more

Opposition to Kash Patel's FBI nomination is intensifying due to troubling conduct and inflammatory content he shared.
fromAxios
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump's inauguration word choices give insight into Trump 2.0

Trump's inaugural address reflects a warmer tone while retaining key policy priorities, signaling what to expect from his new term.
[ Load more ]