Leah, I so appreciate your perspective. Your subtle comparison of Ammon and LaVoy. Getting at Cliven’s narcissism. No one else brings this depth. Thank you.
I'm also captivated by the Nordic, kilt-clad avenging arch-angel, who seems to be impervious to the threats of violence from the sheriff, and seems to be every bit as violent. Where would you fit him in your comparisons with the many dramas created by the white male supremacist movement.
I think Fargo is some of the most important "fiction" out there today. Every aspiring right-wing local politician out there should watch it as a cautionary tale.
Fascinating post, and I appreciate all the background you gave on constitutional sheriffs (wasn't aware of the anti-semitism roots, but that makes sense). Thank you. I ran into these guys while reporting on sovereign/Patirot movement activity in rural, southern Colorado around 2017. Still one of the most bizarre reporting experiences of my life. There was even a standoff and call to arms that sounds really similar to the scene you describe from the latest season of Fargo (which I'll have to check out). https://www.westword.com/news/sovereign-movement-is-off-the-grid-anti-government-and-gunning-for-justice-in-colorado-9085265
wait, what, there's a Fargo *series*?? But the original film was SO good! Why series?? My mum (R.I.P) and I went to see Fargo in the theatre (in my mid 20's, that's how old I am) and then we talked like we were Marge Gunderson for a very long time. I think I watched it again with her (and later with my husband) after renting it on DVD a couple of times as well. I feel nostalgic now.
I wonder what channel hosts the series in Canada? *off to Google*
(btw, I haven't read your entire post yet because I was so EXCITED at FARGO - I might go back and risk a spoiler 😉)
I thought of you when they name-checked Ammon and Cliven, so glad to get to read your thoughts on this incredible season. Your added context in this essay make it even more impactful. It's pretty hard to watch, but still so entertaining, a true-life horror indeed.
Haven’t finished the series yet, but my ears perked up with Lorraine Lyon’s comment about her donations to the “orange idiot” -- has to be DT right? But she seems to maybe have a conscience, good!
Leah, I so appreciate your perspective. Your subtle comparison of Ammon and LaVoy. Getting at Cliven’s narcissism. No one else brings this depth. Thank you.
I'm also captivated by the Nordic, kilt-clad avenging arch-angel, who seems to be impervious to the threats of violence from the sheriff, and seems to be every bit as violent. Where would you fit him in your comparisons with the many dramas created by the white male supremacist movement.
I think Fargo is some of the most important "fiction" out there today. Every aspiring right-wing local politician out there should watch it as a cautionary tale.
Fascinating post, and I appreciate all the background you gave on constitutional sheriffs (wasn't aware of the anti-semitism roots, but that makes sense). Thank you. I ran into these guys while reporting on sovereign/Patirot movement activity in rural, southern Colorado around 2017. Still one of the most bizarre reporting experiences of my life. There was even a standoff and call to arms that sounds really similar to the scene you describe from the latest season of Fargo (which I'll have to check out). https://www.westword.com/news/sovereign-movement-is-off-the-grid-anti-government-and-gunning-for-justice-in-colorado-9085265
When Hamm’s character made a reference to Ammon and Cliven, I thought “I need Sottile to chime in here.” 😊
Constitutional sheriff's sure don't have an issue collecting a paycheck from the government
I gasped when "Roy" said that! But it was right on the nose for America's Sheriff!
wait, what, there's a Fargo *series*?? But the original film was SO good! Why series?? My mum (R.I.P) and I went to see Fargo in the theatre (in my mid 20's, that's how old I am) and then we talked like we were Marge Gunderson for a very long time. I think I watched it again with her (and later with my husband) after renting it on DVD a couple of times as well. I feel nostalgic now.
I wonder what channel hosts the series in Canada? *off to Google*
(btw, I haven't read your entire post yet because I was so EXCITED at FARGO - I might go back and risk a spoiler 😉)
That Political Research Associates link is really helpful, thank you.
I thought of you when they name-checked Ammon and Cliven, so glad to get to read your thoughts on this incredible season. Your added context in this essay make it even more impactful. It's pretty hard to watch, but still so entertaining, a true-life horror indeed.
To add, I have a whole post about the sexism of far-right sheriffs here.
https://sheriffs.substack.com/p/women-fought-the-law-and-the-law
Also, Mack's movement and all the far-right sheriffs were directly influenced by the White Horse Prophecy in the form of Cleon Skousen.
Readers of this might be interested to know I have a forthcoming book on this subject
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/707263/the-highest-law-in-the-land-by-jessica-pishko/
Haven’t finished the series yet, but my ears perked up with Lorraine Lyon’s comment about her donations to the “orange idiot” -- has to be DT right? But she seems to maybe have a conscience, good!