I posted this on my FB page with this as a "teaser" you wrote at the end: "To put it in terms the Christian nationalists will understand: this is a Manichean struggle. There are only two sides. On the fascist side are Trump, Putin and MBS, Steve Bannon and Roger Stone, and the radical religious right. On the other side, the side of democracy and inclusion, is everyone else."
Because we're disconnected from many of the old rituals and ways of knowing, gullible people like Ginni are easily deceived. People are desperate to find meaning. If you don't know who you are or where you come from, you can be made to believe anything. The whole MAGA movement is a ritual for lost souls.
Oct 18, 2022·edited Oct 18, 2022Liked by Greg Olear
HOLY COW. She is bat shit crazy. Layers and layers upon more layers on top of childhood lunacy. How about a little genealogy to dig deeper into that “deep pile of Schitt.” She is proof that smart can do way more damage than ignorant or stupid. Boy, have they been waiting and along came chump with the magic wand.
I had no idea I shared a hometown with Ginni T. My father is turning over in his grave in the knowledge that she graduated from his beloved Creighton. Dear God. Definitely some very perverse vibery in that city.
If Clarence Thomas was not a Supreme Court Justice, he and Ginni could believe whatever they want without it impacting the rest of us here on Planet 1.0. Since Ginni was not in Clarence’s marital bed during the confirmation hearings she likely fell under his wacky influence more than he her’s. The cult of Thomas? Many have said she should testify to the Jan 6th Committee. She did, apparently with no revelation. Given his position, HE should have been the one called to testify exactly how far down the “big lie” rabbit hole he had fallen. Refuse, lie, or tell the truth would be his only options. Taking the 5th would have meant good riddance.
You know that my comments are never meant to snip at all the intrepid research & hard & first-class writing work that these essays demonstrate. But here, I take issue with beliefs in goofy shit being an especially American experience. Rather I suggest that we're in a particularly goofy time that grants permission to all to be children again, believing fairy tales & similarly goofy shit. To its hardly American character, I can't think of more goofy shit in one place, and more mass acceptance of it, than Nazi Germany. Unless you prefer to go further back, to the Bible.
What do we do with so many mentally ill people who have attained positions of power? Hers is not just a "difference of opinion". She is mentally ill. I have been aware of her for many decades but thought she was somewhat harmless because people would not take her seriously. In swoops her knight in shining armor (tfg) to make all her sick fantasies come true. I watched the "Frontline" episode about Michael Flynn. So scary that people are worshipping him. Again, I thought he's too batshit crazy for people to take him seriously but there appears to be a movement of people behind him. Would not be surprised if he runs for President. A sad state of affairs!
Greg, I'm glad you, LB, Heidi, Jim, and Gal Suburban keep up with this. I can't do it anymore. I'm so tired.
Manichean heresy or fallacy -- a dangerous pitfall for the simpleminded. Ginni T should be in a hospital
Thank you, Greg, for putting all together for us. My dot-connection abilities are limited, to say the least.
I posted this on my FB page with this as a "teaser" you wrote at the end: "To put it in terms the Christian nationalists will understand: this is a Manichean struggle. There are only two sides. On the fascist side are Trump, Putin and MBS, Steve Bannon and Roger Stone, and the radical religious right. On the other side, the side of democracy and inclusion, is everyone else."
Because we're disconnected from many of the old rituals and ways of knowing, gullible people like Ginni are easily deceived. People are desperate to find meaning. If you don't know who you are or where you come from, you can be made to believe anything. The whole MAGA movement is a ritual for lost souls.
HOLY COW. She is bat shit crazy. Layers and layers upon more layers on top of childhood lunacy. How about a little genealogy to dig deeper into that “deep pile of Schitt.” She is proof that smart can do way more damage than ignorant or stupid. Boy, have they been waiting and along came chump with the magic wand.
Swallow and Spit
You did it again, Greg. Thanks for the work, and your particular ability to keep us reading! Always fascinating, satisfying pieces.
It’s TUESDAY🎉 and this one’s a doozy!
I had no idea I shared a hometown with Ginni T. My father is turning over in his grave in the knowledge that she graduated from his beloved Creighton. Dear God. Definitely some very perverse vibery in that city.
Does her husband believe this goofy shit, or does he just humor her and reap the benefits of her Trumpy behavior?
If Clarence Thomas was not a Supreme Court Justice, he and Ginni could believe whatever they want without it impacting the rest of us here on Planet 1.0. Since Ginni was not in Clarence’s marital bed during the confirmation hearings she likely fell under his wacky influence more than he her’s. The cult of Thomas? Many have said she should testify to the Jan 6th Committee. She did, apparently with no revelation. Given his position, HE should have been the one called to testify exactly how far down the “big lie” rabbit hole he had fallen. Refuse, lie, or tell the truth would be his only options. Taking the 5th would have meant good riddance.
"GOOFY SHIT"
Easily traceable.
The invention of gods
You know that my comments are never meant to snip at all the intrepid research & hard & first-class writing work that these essays demonstrate. But here, I take issue with beliefs in goofy shit being an especially American experience. Rather I suggest that we're in a particularly goofy time that grants permission to all to be children again, believing fairy tales & similarly goofy shit. To its hardly American character, I can't think of more goofy shit in one place, and more mass acceptance of it, than Nazi Germany. Unless you prefer to go further back, to the Bible.
What do we do with so many mentally ill people who have attained positions of power? Hers is not just a "difference of opinion". She is mentally ill. I have been aware of her for many decades but thought she was somewhat harmless because people would not take her seriously. In swoops her knight in shining armor (tfg) to make all her sick fantasies come true. I watched the "Frontline" episode about Michael Flynn. So scary that people are worshipping him. Again, I thought he's too batshit crazy for people to take him seriously but there appears to be a movement of people behind him. Would not be surprised if he runs for President. A sad state of affairs!