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Michael and Us: An Oedipal Day in the Neighborhood

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Shifting Discourse and Critiques on Mr. Rogers

The chapter delves into the current rightward shift in immigration policies by the administration, critiquing it as a political strategy rather than a moral objection. They analyze the impact of the Mr. Rogers documentary and its messages of kindness amidst evolving liberal discourse. The discussion questions the effectiveness of niceness in addressing political issues like Trumpism and explores the depoliticization of portraying kindness as a solution to complex problems.

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