Tag: Stephen Colbert

The FCC, Brendan Carr, and the GOP/MAGA’s Continued Embrace of Fascism

by practicallyknowntheology, posted in Current Events, History, politics, White Evangelicalism

by John Ellis Googling “fascism definition” turns up the result, “An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.” If Google’s AI generated definition of fascism is too vague for you, how about this dense, academic definition offered by Alberto Toscano in his 2023 book Late Fascism: “To the extent that we can … Continue reading The FCC, Brendan Carr, and the GOP/MAGA’s Continued Embrace of Fascism

Donald Trump Totalitarian Watch: Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech Edition

by practicallyknowntheology, posted in Current Events, History

by John Ellis Six months ago, on March 13, I wrote that “it may be time to begin planning a farewell party for free speech in America.” As it turns out, if you haven’t already baked your “Farewell, Free Speech” cake, you may no longer have the time to do so. At the very least, … Continue reading Donald Trump Totalitarian Watch: Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech Edition