
In this episode, Michael C. Patterson discusses the concept of 'trumpery' and its relevance in contemporary politics.
Comments? Send me a text message. There is a word that has been sitting in the English language since the fifteenth century, quietly waiting for its moment. TRUMPERY. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a trumpery as deceit, fraud, imposture, trickery — something of less value than it seems. Worthless stuff, trash, rubbish. Shakespeare used it. The French coined it. And the man who embodies the word was born on June 14th, 1946. In this episode, I suggest the launch of A Trumpery Campaign — ...
Host: Michael C. Patterson
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