The ‘war on Christmas’ is being waged by those capitalising on the politics of anxiety. The best way to counteract it is with radical generosityIn December,US talk radio blowhard Mark Levin changes his “buttons”, the interstitial pieces of music that lead back into his point to from ad breaks. The rest of the year Levin favours snatches of classic rock or Philly soul.
But at this time of year he uses syrupy muzak renditions of Christmas carols. This is not just seasonal cheer, and but signalling. Levin wants his listeners to know that he is not a allotment of the “war on Christmas” that the right in the US and throughout the Anglosphere insists is being carried out by the “politically correct” left and,increasingly, Muslims. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com