Arranged marriages and matchmaking are still a thing despite it seeming odd to us in the West. Iran was once much more free; women had more rights and were not required to wear hijab. My point is that culture matters and is defined by what we accept or reject as a community™.
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NH v. VT – A Tale of Two Political Cultures One Red and One Blue
Vermont’s legislature is working out the final details of Gov. Scott’s proposed 8.4 Billion dollar budget. Eight billion. That’s over 12,957.00 dollars for every man, woman, and child in the state. Guess how much New Hampshire’s is?
On When Biological Males Should Screen For Cervical Cancer …
The Canadian Cancer Society has some questions about adequately screening biological men who identify as women for cervical cancer. And no, they didn’t mean trans men (biological women who identify as men but have a cervix). They mean biological men who have no cervix.
Dr. Naomi Wolf Apologizes to Republicans and Conservatives For Blindly Believing the Media and the Government
Naomi Wolf has been getting red-pilled a lot in recent years, but the release of the January 6th video has prompted her to write a lengthy piece that includes something rare in the modern era; a full-throated, genuine apology.
Some Thoughts Worth Thinking?
Most of what you are about to read will look like old but solid ground. A series of simple one-sentence ideas that we’ve covered but that looks so good in a list like this that I feel the need to share them again.
“Show This to the Stupid and Nutless NHGOP”
A reader sent me a clip from a John Stossel interview with Jordan Peterson. It’s a short clip, just over six minutes, but it covers two crucial points, one of which they thought might be useful to New Hampshire’s State Republican Party.
If College Was Killing Your Kids, Would That be a Public Health Emergency?
If College Was Killing Your Kids, Would That be a Public Health Emergency?
There have been seven deaths at North Carolina State since the 2022-2023 year began. Yes, NC State has a vaccine mandate for staff and students “with on-campus responsibilities” and a pro-vax culture, so most students are likely vaccinated.
Is Trans a Fad That Will Fade Away? Our Children’s Lives Need it to Be
Damn, I hope so. If you live long enough, you see many social phases come on strong, only to fade away to make room for the next fad. Fifty years ago, when I was walking the corridors of my high school, transgender was a word decades away from being invented, and even gay was a rarity.
A Notable Quote? A “Go Woke, Go Broke”? Blogline of the Day? Or a Lack of Cultural Awareness? Or All Wrapped Into One?
Background: “As previously covered by RedState, M&M’s marketing team decided to take the beloved characters and begin changing up how they act and behave.”
Another Great Leap Backward: Biology Was Already Sexist, And Now It’s Ableist!
Biology was already in trouble. Identity Politics Zealots proselytizing their Marxist cultural mythology put them on notice over the gender thing. But if an organism’s structures do not classify its status, there can be no science, only faith. Oh, and evolution is ableist!
If Keeping “Porn” Out of School and Public Libraries Is Banning Books, Then ….
People claiming to be adults and not groomers are defending the use of adult-oriented material (porn) directed at kids in public schools, public libraries, and perhaps even classrooms. If you suggest they are not age-appropriate, they label you a book banner. First, F!!! You. Second?
Target – The Latest Addition to New Hampshire’s Adult Toy Store Scene
Note – I am allowing this breaking of Rule #1 just as I am with because of the pornographic books in our “public” school libraries; we can no longer ignore that battle that has been brought to us. Our children’s innocence should be protected until they arrive at an age to be able to legitimately … Read more
Promoted from the Comments – a Grab Bag. And More Moderating
I really like reading comments from you readers – witty, smart, and on point. I have to admit and apologize that I kinda fell down on reading and moderating the last couple of months, though. We had a volunteer that took over moderation for a number of months for me so I could write more, … Read more
Do They Want Fat Kids ‘cuz COVID Will Kill Them?
The body positive are at higher risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Above-average weight also makes you more likely to be or become diabetic, and that, too, can lead to severe infection and death. Is that why the CDC just changed the BMI charts defining obesity in children?
Sex Toys for Justice!
There was a time when expressing your sexuality in a public space was inappropriate. The new rule is to lay it out there and demand others acknowledge it.
Notable quote – I Just Wish That the GOP, Especially the NH GOP and Elected Republicans, Showed as Much of a Grasp on Things as Musk
Actually, several of them. And of course, being Elon Musk, it has to be in the form of tweets. Sidenote – He’s a brilliant guy – Telsa, SpaceX, Boring Machine, StarLink, and now Twitter. And with the latter, who knew he could be an insightful and amazing great comedian? He takes on all sorts of … Read more
Virtue Compelling Devices
President* Biden has declared that he is ‘going to try to get rid of assault weapons.’ Of course, there isn’t really any such thing as an ‘assault weapon.’ There are assault rifles and semi-automatic weapons, but the term assault weapon doesn’t really mean anything other than a weapon that certain people find frightening for reasons they … Read more
Let Us Go Back in Time to the First Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving in 21st-century America, a dangerous mindset has permeated our beliefs for over a century. True history has been denied, so we do not benefit from its lessons. Perhaps we can label it the “accidental theory of history.”
Culture and Politics: Healthy Man Identifies as a Disabled Woman
At least a few people are shaking their heads after the absence of a show of electoral strength by Republicans. Inflation, the economy, and abortion were on the ballot, and it looks like abortion won (at least around here). You’ll be wondering why.
Damn I Missed It! – Wednesday Was International Pronouns Day
October 19th was international pronouns day, and I missed it. What a bummer, not that I have a clue what an international pronoun might be,