The Whiskey Rebellion

Whiskey Rebellion 108: Witch Hunts, Lynchings, and Other Political Metaphors

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Frank and David discuss Trump's use of historical metaphor, including:

  • the 1692-1693 Salem witch trials and how they took on new meaning during the Second Red Scare
  • lynching during the nadir of American racial violence and its metaphorical use by Clarence Thomas and others

    • We'll be recording a live episode of the Whiskey Rebellion at the Scottish History Festival on November 22 at 7:45pm.

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    Frank: HCA event in NYC on November 11 celebrating 300 years of history at Edinburgh

    David: Without Sanctuary lynching photos

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