Comments on: Us & Them Politics

By: What does an Obama victory mean? « The Situationist

What does an Obama victory mean? « The Situationist — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:57:58 +0000

[...] policy positions. Voters’ perceptions of issues are susceptible to the influence of emotion and identity appeals. Changes in situational factors such as political climate, economic stability, and “October [...]

By: Don’t Dismiss Palin’s Appeal « mirabile dictu

Don’t Dismiss Palin’s Appeal « mirabile dictu — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:37:14 +0000

[...] Don’t Dismiss Palin’s Appeal November 9, 2008 From The Situationist: Regardless of policy expertise, is there reason to think that makes a difference whether Sarah [...]

By: Wrapping Your Mind Around Identity Politics « n e u r o N A R R A T I V E

Wrapping Your Mind Around Identity Politics « n e u r o N A R R A T I V E — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:52:41 +0000

[...] that note, The Situationist has a good short piece about Us and Them politics worth checking out. And for a primer on the role of emotionalism in politics-a major component [...]