To point this out is to invite irrational anger and abuse from the ranks of dog-whistling reactionaries, who like to tub-thump the lie that racial equality has, or should have, been achieved now that almost 26 years have passed since the advent of South Africa's deeply imperfect democracy. (CricBuzz)

Studios fly out stars and filmmakers to tub-thump new movies via trailers, never-before-seen footage, and in some cases, the finished films themselves. (Cinema Con)

Jean Chretien doesn’t ever need any help in crafting a political tub-thumper. He’s pretty good at that all on his own. (Ottawa Sun)