isn’t it more serious than ‘bread and circuses’ as it goes beyond feeding DJT to the lions to the crowd’s delight. it attacks the integrity and reputation of our system of justice in zillions of peoples’ eyes. can anarchy be far behind as fewer and fewer respect the rule of law?
I agree...and we’re paying overall attention.
But Wordnick defines the term as “noun plural - Offerings, such as benefits or entertainments, intended to placate discontent or distract attention from a policy or situation.”
Many aren’t paying attention and are easily distracted by shiny entertainment objects.