"A president is an elected official who, while clothed in immense power, is subject to checks and balances. Ol' Cheeto Mussolini insists he was anointed by God, or literally is God."
"Just last year, they produced Verdi's Rigoletto. I thought it was a handsomely-staged production, but SF playwright Marissa Skudlarek saw what wasn't there."
"Everyone remembers 'La donna è mobile,' but beneath that beauty is the story of a mad king and the vengeance brought upon him for victimizing a young girl."
The article critiques a twice-impeached businessman who has made controversial statements and actions, likening him to historical figures who abused power. It discusses the role of checks and balances in governance and reflects on the portrayal of kings in opera, specifically referencing Verdi's Rigoletto. The author highlights the omissions in the opera's narrative, connecting it to broader themes of power and victimization. The piece emphasizes the importance of understanding historical context in both politics and the arts.
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