Trump’s Media Murder Video Is Authoritarianism at Its Most Dangerous

Fantastical thinking and the language of force are working in twisted tandem within the president's movement now. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The Sick Video Played at a Pro-Trump Conference Is a Glimpse of the Dark Energy in American Politics   When you call someone or some group The Enemy of the People, the subtext is clear: they must be stopped at all costs. They are enemies of us all! They are obstructing the popular will! Of course, that's the popular will as determined by a fascist leader, who claims to represent the people's will in his every word and deed. People who oppose him, then, oppose the people—even if he himself has only ever enjoyed the support of a minority of the population. Read More           Elton John Says Michael Jackson Was 'A Disturbing Person to Be Around'   After over half a century of musical superstardom, Sir Elton John has got nothing to lose by being frank about his feelings. That's why it's no surprise that his new autobiography, Me: Elton John, is full of shocking revelations about his life in show business. Among those revelations are his comments about the late Michael Jackson, whom he calls, "mentally ill, a disturbing person to be around." Read More           The 10 Best Winter Boots for Work, the Weekend—and Everything Else   Sure, your suede sneakers have their place—but when it's frigid outside and the forecast calls for sleet and snow, that place is the back of your closet. The colder months demand footwear that can stand up to the elements, and that means it's time to bust out the winter boots. Of course, what we mean by "winter boots" can vary. Snow boots? Absolutely! But also work boots for the weekend, dress boots for the office, and maybe even a pair of desert boots for unseasonably mild days. Here are 10 pairs that'll keep your feet happy in any situation. Read More           How El Camino's Diner Scene Fits Into The Breaking Bad Timeline   Aside from whether poor Jesse Pinkman was going to get the closure he deserved, the biggest question hovering over El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie was whether Bryan Cranston's Walter White would make an appearance. Though the series finale ended in Walt's death – after he'd earned a sliver of redemption by saving Jesse – it was hard to imagine Vince Gilligan wouldn't find a way to bring back his iconic antihero for at least a cameo. And sure enough, in the movie's final act there's a lengthy flashback to a pivotal conversation between Jesse and his onetime mentor, which takes place at a very specific point in the Breaking Bad timeline. Read More           A New Star Wars Theory Explains What it Really Means to Bring Balance to the Force   Before The Last Jedi, the Force was understood as a power that required balance. Star Wars's mysterious supernatural binding agent has always been at the crux of the galaxy far, far away. There's a dark side and light side to the Force. Bad guys use it for evil, and good guys use it to benevolence–and both sides seem to have fun flipping things around performing telekinetic tricks too. Read More           The 10 Best Pieces to Buy From This Weekend's Big Sales   If you're looking for a seriously good deal on everything from sneakers and windbreakers to Chelsea boots and shirts around this time of year, this weekend is one of the best times to shop. That's a little weird, since a lot of sales are still pegged to a holiday that celebrates the legacy of a man who turned out to be a whole lot worse than your elementary school textbook suggested. But the sales themselves? They're the real deal. They're good. And there are a lot of them. So we've sorted through and found 10 of the best items to shop right now. Check 'em out. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2019 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019