Bouie is absolutely right: Noem probably told this story feeling that it would reflect well on her leadership as a tough, uncompromising Republican. As Bouie points out, Noem’s reaction to her puppy is illustrative of how she feels about trans rights, as well as any community that doesn’t conform to her ideas about how people should act.
Because we’ve all heard stories of leaders who feel justified in “destroying” the people and systems that don’t agree with their own views. That was essentially the fascist model: build up pro-state propaganda, and get rid of anyone who could raise criticism or stand up to the status quo. It’s also the attitude we’re seeing in regard to the sweeping anti-trans laws and LGBTQ+ book bans all over the country: conservatives feel that if they personally don’t agree with something or find it distasteful, they shouldn’t be forced to simply ignore it. Instead, the offending thing should be wiped off the map entirely.
“I think in telling us this story,” Bouie continutes, “Noem has actually done something valuable. She’s telling us how conservatives like herself conceptualize the world and think about society.”
Adrian Newey has reportedly submitted a letter of formal resignation to Red Bull after becoming unsettled in the wake of the Christian Horner saga. The departure of the esteemed chief technical officer could be confirmed by the reigning constructors' champions ahead of the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.
I hope Ford is next to leave. Should have terminated his ass months ago, but go ahead and keep misogynist Horner so he can be the king of nothing.
RBR fans who continue to support this outfit, I’m judging you.