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In praise of the weird

  • Written by Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock, Professor of English, Central Michigan University
In praise of the weirdThe three witches in 'Macbeth' – also known as the 'weird,' or 'wyrd,' sisters – are prophetesses who often do the opposite of what's expected of them.Royal Shakespeare Company Collection

Republicans, as you’ve probably heard, are being called “weird.”

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