use of techniques of mass media, propaganda, the arts, patriotism, and government-organized demonstrations to create an idealized, heroic, and worshipful image of a leader or person
Kevin Williamson of National Review Online argues “against presidential idolatry.” As you may know, I have an interest in the American presidency as a cult and in the president as…
Bill Gertz of the Washington Free Beacon details disturbing developments within communist China’s governing elite. China’s Communist Party on Sunday moved closer to reinstituting the personality cult-like leadership under Mao…
Jim Jamitis of Red State offers up a description of the five types of people you’re likely to encounter on the Internet vocally supporting Donald Trump. They are The Tough…
Jonah Goldberg‘s latest column at National Review Online focuses on those who have boosted Donald Trump’s presidential bid. [I]t would be nice to hear “My God, what have I done?”…
The Polk County Republican Party had a booth at a festival in Columbus to commemorate the Fourth of July. Narry as I can figger, it is a special day because…
The hero worship continues. On the Durham Freeway this morning, I came upon a car with baseball caps lining the inside of the rear window. No, they weren’t declaring their…
Yesterday in Durham, I parked near a car that sported SIX Obama bumper stickers of all sizes and messages. But the record for me is still seven stickers — including…
Today I drove near a car with two bumper stickers: 1. Standard Obama 2012 campaign sticker. 2. Picture of the president with head bowed and a halo effect around his…
John Stossel‘s latest column focuses on the impact of last week’s elections for the future of American freedom. While labeling some results positive, he focuses on the mostly negative results.…
The print version of TIME‘s latest cover story features photos of North Korean dictator-designee Kim Jong Un looking at a guitar, a basketball court, food, and a map. He’s well…
The Dear Leader is encouraging young people who are still under his spell to push his cult of personality during the holidays. Read about it here.
During this afternoon’s show, Michael Medved took up a theme Locker Room’s Jon Sanders has been been hammering away at for weeks —- the deification of President Obama, citing video…