THE CURTAIN CALL IS COMING
Donald Trump’s Cardinal Sin Wasn’t Fascism. It was Exposing the DC Kayfabe
American politics are nothing more than professional wrestling for people with college diplomas
Shave Kamala’s head
For all the ink spilled analyzing Donald Trump’s success in US politics over the last nine years, nearly everyone in legacy media has missed the obvious. More than anything, Trump’s return as the once and future king of our national stage signals the complete professional wrestlization of our democracy, with the White House now becoming the arena for both of America’s favorite pseudo-sports. If you watch Rachel Maddow or Sean Hannity’s cable news shows and think of “Mean Gene” Okerlund doing his iconic 1980s promos with “Macho Man” Randy Savage or the Ultimate Warrior, the entire spectacle of American politics makes much more sense. The “journalist” plays the part of a solemn straight man, but in reality is nothing more than a glorified prop assisting the scripted theatrics of their outlandish subject, who rants and raves on cue. Behind it all, there’s no substance whatsoever. Cheer for the babyface. Jeer at the heel. Buy your fanboy merchandise, but don’t go asking tough questions …