Tag Archives: Trumpism

Dante on Life beyond Resentment

By Robin Bates | Published: January 24, 2021

The envious in Dante’s “Purgatorio” shows that one can move past one’s resentments–important for the Biden administration to know.

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Move Past Trump, Embrace the Morning

By Robin Bates | Published: January 21, 2021

Life after Trump could be like emerging from an abusive relationship. Emily Bronte concludes “Wuthering Heights” with a useful image.

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Boredom + Sadism Drove Trumpists

By Robin Bates | Published: January 20, 2021

Boredom + sadism characterized Trumpism. The dynamic shows up in Samuel Richardson’s “Clarissa.” The country will hopefully flee back to maturity.

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Flag of Freedom, Union of Light and Law

By Robin Bates | Published: January 13, 2021

Along with their violence, Capitol Hill insurrectionists desecrated the American flag in multiple ways. Whittier reminds us what the flag really means.

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The GOP’s Monster Continues to Strike

By Robin Bates | Published: November 29, 2020

Many have talked about how the GOP created a Frankenstein’s monster in Trump. They can also be seen as a Circe (from Madeline Miller’s novel) creating Scylla.

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