Until more influential liberals stand up to the censorship and cancelation of conservative views and begin to interact HONESTLY with differing viewpoints and data which doesn't agree with the "in favor" ideology, I don't think the moderate right has a choice except to fight back somewhat in kind. But I'm also leary of involving government in parental decisions and weaponizing governmental agencies against citizens. We live in fraught times.
You weaken your argument when you equate Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams with Donald Trump's flat refusal to admit that he lost the election. These aren't even close to the same thing and I think you know that.
Search "Irreversible Damage" on Target. They came out with a series called Irreversible Damage about a social justice warrior . . .so if anyone looks for Shrier's book, they get this instead. So manipulative.
You perceive the ruling and censoring cabal as being "left", but leftists who are also being censored and having their finances frozen see it as an imperial oligarchy. Rather than escalate the fight from either pole, why don't we focus on breaking up the concentration of power so that no voices can be systematically opressed?
Our solution is to summon that long-dormant American grit and build new things. We’re a web-based hiring platform pairing mission-focused businesses/orgs with reasonable, rational job-seekers. We won’t say we’re anti-woke, we’re just pro-reason. It just so happens that wokeness is anti-reason 😂
Ugghh. I do not disagree with any of the points you made. Very well articulated indeed. And I do believe that Desantis is opening Pandora's Box. Although, I understand the impulse to strike back and there is certainly a part of me that says, "Fuck YEAH! Get 'em, Ron!" But alas, all these roads lead to reduction of our freedom.
In the absence of the ability to exchange ideas, where there is no ability to freely speak, and certainly when our ability to conduct commerce has been curtailed, the only option left will seem to be violence (and I'm not talking about "hurtful words" here). And THAT is what scares me the most. NO ONE seems to be acknowledging that. And if we don't, it will only become apparent once it is too late...
As I commented on "The Truth Fairy," this atmosphere of censorship both saddens and concerns me. Late last February I wrote an essay entitled, "Anabolic Steroids, Gender, and Fair Play." It was too controversial for mainstream outlets but fellow biologist, Colin Wright (mentioned above) published it on his Substack, "Reality's Last Stand." We need more courageous writers like Colin Wright, Shrier, Anderson, & DeSanctis to join the 'party.'
Forgive me for the somewhat off topic comment and question but I welcome the thoughts of this remarkable community. Doesn’t it seem a least a little peculiar how society views the intentional taking of human life. On the one hand (war and self defense exceptions noted) almost everyone is horrified by the intentional taking of another human life. However when it comes to abortion roughly half of us say either no big deal or at least least I disapprove but can’t decide for others. And then it comes to suicide we collectively once again overwhelmingly do all we can to prevent it. If the my body my choice mantra is being consistent why do almost all of us not include that?
Please don’t take my comments as being pro suicide AT ALL. In fact I’m very anti-suicide as it has affected my family quite tragically. I am merely trying to understand how that mantra’s logic doesn’t resonate (for most) when taking one’s own life vs the life of an unborn child? So we see near universal agreement for the idea that we should spend vast resources preventing homicides and punish severely those who commit them. Slightly less resources but still nearly unanimous opinions that we should prevent suicide. In the case of abortion as noted it’s closer to half who are essentially fine with it. Why do you think that is? Just honestly curious, I appreciate your takes in advance.
When mental disorders are mainstreamed as a new normal and traditional norms are labeled racist & bigoted, you know we are probably living in biblical end times. Regardless, most parents believe rightly that they, not governmental authorities, have the best interests of their children at heart.
Fighting back against “wokeism” is a natural response to protect and preserve common sense & reason. If Republicans win control finally, perhaps a national law preventing minor children from puberty blockers and gender transforming surgeries until they’re 18, would help us regain some equilibrium. Pray for America.
It's time to lock and load, entrench, clear field of fire, and prepare to fight for our rights "zum letzten Patrone", as the Germans say. Enough is enough.
I was really thankful for this article. I have been a fan of DeSantis, but have been concerned about some of his recent moves, which seem too similar to the weaponized government that drives me nuts about the Democratic party. On the one hand, I love that someone is pushing back. On the other, I don't want whoever is in charge at any given time to punish the other side. But I found myself seeing the push back in a different light after reading this story. Maybe we are at the point that there is no other way. Tragic.
Unfortunately we can no longer treat cancellation as if it going to go away as “people see the light” or gain some common sense. I think the term jihadist is accurate here; the left is moved by a religious zealotry. There’s no other way then to get “normal” people out and caring about these topics. The problem is that normal people (in this context) are not prone to mass protests or taking vacations to protest outside a SCOTUS’ home.
Revolutions have always been largely moved forward by a very active minority, where the majority sits back, worries about the daily necessities of life, assuming that it’ll all work itself out. Bolshevism, fascism and now whatever-ism this is have always ridden on the back of a complacent majority. All of those horrible totalitarian regimes ended up going away the hard way as the saying goes - things always have to get worse for them to get better. If we don’t demand that our political system fight back, like De Santis, we’re very seriously running the risk of repeating the failure of those past complacent citizens. Because either the systems works, or violence works. That’s what history shows us time and time again.
You understand, right, that almost to a wo/man the people who are reading this are the people who are NOT prone to mass protests or taking vacations to do something about all this.
At least, to me, my typing into these comments does *not* make me part of an active minority, and *certainly* not a part of an active Majority.
Until more influential liberals stand up to the censorship and cancelation of conservative views and begin to interact HONESTLY with differing viewpoints and data which doesn't agree with the "in favor" ideology, I don't think the moderate right has a choice except to fight back somewhat in kind. But I'm also leary of involving government in parental decisions and weaponizing governmental agencies against citizens. We live in fraught times.
You weaken your argument when you equate Hillary Clinton and Stacey Abrams with Donald Trump's flat refusal to admit that he lost the election. These aren't even close to the same thing and I think you know that.
Search "Irreversible Damage" on Target. They came out with a series called Irreversible Damage about a social justice warrior . . .so if anyone looks for Shrier's book, they get this instead. So manipulative.
This is sadly true. Unfortunately, I think speaking up is necessary. I can't wait passively for things to get back in order.
You perceive the ruling and censoring cabal as being "left", but leftists who are also being censored and having their finances frozen see it as an imperial oligarchy. Rather than escalate the fight from either pole, why don't we focus on breaking up the concentration of power so that no voices can be systematically opressed?
Our solution is to summon that long-dormant American grit and build new things. We’re a web-based hiring platform pairing mission-focused businesses/orgs with reasonable, rational job-seekers. We won’t say we’re anti-woke, we’re just pro-reason. It just so happens that wokeness is anti-reason 😂
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Ugghh. I do not disagree with any of the points you made. Very well articulated indeed. And I do believe that Desantis is opening Pandora's Box. Although, I understand the impulse to strike back and there is certainly a part of me that says, "Fuck YEAH! Get 'em, Ron!" But alas, all these roads lead to reduction of our freedom.
In the absence of the ability to exchange ideas, where there is no ability to freely speak, and certainly when our ability to conduct commerce has been curtailed, the only option left will seem to be violence (and I'm not talking about "hurtful words" here). And THAT is what scares me the most. NO ONE seems to be acknowledging that. And if we don't, it will only become apparent once it is too late...
As I commented on "The Truth Fairy," this atmosphere of censorship both saddens and concerns me. Late last February I wrote an essay entitled, "Anabolic Steroids, Gender, and Fair Play." It was too controversial for mainstream outlets but fellow biologist, Colin Wright (mentioned above) published it on his Substack, "Reality's Last Stand." We need more courageous writers like Colin Wright, Shrier, Anderson, & DeSanctis to join the 'party.'
Agree.
Forgive me for the somewhat off topic comment and question but I welcome the thoughts of this remarkable community. Doesn’t it seem a least a little peculiar how society views the intentional taking of human life. On the one hand (war and self defense exceptions noted) almost everyone is horrified by the intentional taking of another human life. However when it comes to abortion roughly half of us say either no big deal or at least least I disapprove but can’t decide for others. And then it comes to suicide we collectively once again overwhelmingly do all we can to prevent it. If the my body my choice mantra is being consistent why do almost all of us not include that?
Please don’t take my comments as being pro suicide AT ALL. In fact I’m very anti-suicide as it has affected my family quite tragically. I am merely trying to understand how that mantra’s logic doesn’t resonate (for most) when taking one’s own life vs the life of an unborn child? So we see near universal agreement for the idea that we should spend vast resources preventing homicides and punish severely those who commit them. Slightly less resources but still nearly unanimous opinions that we should prevent suicide. In the case of abortion as noted it’s closer to half who are essentially fine with it. Why do you think that is? Just honestly curious, I appreciate your takes in advance.
I just read this. I very much agree with your logic.
Why abortion takes precedence..? Maybe because humans are attached to those they love and no one loves that unborn child (yet).
It’s definitely an interesting thing to consider and I think your logic might be the root of it.
There is nothing progressive about the left at all. Are the PC and Woke tyrants progressive or are they just petty, small minded bullies?
That's a rhetorical question - right?
When mental disorders are mainstreamed as a new normal and traditional norms are labeled racist & bigoted, you know we are probably living in biblical end times. Regardless, most parents believe rightly that they, not governmental authorities, have the best interests of their children at heart.
Fighting back against “wokeism” is a natural response to protect and preserve common sense & reason. If Republicans win control finally, perhaps a national law preventing minor children from puberty blockers and gender transforming surgeries until they’re 18, would help us regain some equilibrium. Pray for America.
It's time to lock and load, entrench, clear field of fire, and prepare to fight for our rights "zum letzten Patrone", as the Germans say. Enough is enough.
Couldn’t agree more. There is no balance of the two sides at all.
I was really thankful for this article. I have been a fan of DeSantis, but have been concerned about some of his recent moves, which seem too similar to the weaponized government that drives me nuts about the Democratic party. On the one hand, I love that someone is pushing back. On the other, I don't want whoever is in charge at any given time to punish the other side. But I found myself seeing the push back in a different light after reading this story. Maybe we are at the point that there is no other way. Tragic.
Unfortunately we can no longer treat cancellation as if it going to go away as “people see the light” or gain some common sense. I think the term jihadist is accurate here; the left is moved by a religious zealotry. There’s no other way then to get “normal” people out and caring about these topics. The problem is that normal people (in this context) are not prone to mass protests or taking vacations to protest outside a SCOTUS’ home.
Revolutions have always been largely moved forward by a very active minority, where the majority sits back, worries about the daily necessities of life, assuming that it’ll all work itself out. Bolshevism, fascism and now whatever-ism this is have always ridden on the back of a complacent majority. All of those horrible totalitarian regimes ended up going away the hard way as the saying goes - things always have to get worse for them to get better. If we don’t demand that our political system fight back, like De Santis, we’re very seriously running the risk of repeating the failure of those past complacent citizens. Because either the systems works, or violence works. That’s what history shows us time and time again.
You understand, right, that almost to a wo/man the people who are reading this are the people who are NOT prone to mass protests or taking vacations to do something about all this.
At least, to me, my typing into these comments does *not* make me part of an active minority, and *certainly* not a part of an active Majority.