Tell The Truth And Do Not Be Afraid

I have often stated that the only way to become brave is to do brave things. Talking about being brave is not enough. Those are just words. Only words and actions combined tell the whole story about you. I learned this by both observation and life experience. I'm not saying there won't sometimes be a cost, or that your path won't be harder, but I promise you that there's something about nailing one's flag to the mast which is liberating. I have been called racist for my critique of BLM. I have been called a transphobe for not accepting that men and women are identical and that a person can simply flit from one to the other. It would be easier if I remained quiet, but when too many people remain silent it allows the voices of unreason to go unchecked. And if we do that for long enough a time comes when we all pay a price. Say what you want about me, but you'll never have to wonder where I stand. I will tell you. But here's the thing; do not simply expect me to accept ideas and ideologies that are demonstrably false. I reject the whole concept of structural racism because the facts do not support it. I reject some of the more absurd claims coming from the trans community for the self same reason. On race, I'm vanilla Martin Luther, judging somebody by the content of their character rather than the colour of their skin. On gender, I have no issue if a biological male / female wants to live as the opposite sex. Good luck to you and much health and happiness. I do object to attempts to undermine the rights of biological women (Its never men, is it?), and have deep concerns at some of the bullying and cancellation tactics routinely deployed by radical trans activists. I won't stand for it. Neither should you. From time to time some sensitive little flower will take offence at my positions. I am harming minority communities. I am increasing hostility. I reject this. If something is true then it must remain so. And a persons capacity to feel offended isn't much of an argument, is it? And finally, some of you reading this are the cowards that I have referred to in other posts. Staying silent when you should speak up. Taking the easy road. I would encourage you to reflect on this. To be a bit braver, a bit more willing to speak out. The term coward is a strong word but I suggest that it is the correct one. So step out of the shadows and be passionate about the things that matter to you. The world might sometimes push back but so what? And as always, always be sure to critique the idea and not individuals. Don't be cruel when being honest is enough. Don't seek to belittle, but simply to shine the light of reason on bad ideas. Some might still smear you but these efforts will crash up against the harbour walls of reality. In closing, I can only really defer to the timeless words of Christopher Hitchens, whom we lost back in 2011. He offered the following counsel."Seek out argument and disputation for its own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence"

I Think I Might Be An Anti Feminist

I adore women. I truly do. They have so many qualities that this world so dearly needs. Compassion, stoicism, intellect to name but three. Yet I will never be a feminist. Confused? Don't be. It's just when i interact with real feminists it seems that not many of them are actually happy. They want it all and think that it is a realistic expectation, when the sad truth is, irrespective of whether you are a man or a woman life is abrim with compromise. Trade offs are everywhere. You can only do so much. I see little value in trying to shoehorn too much into too little, and it strikes me that feminism is nothing if not exhausting. Another gripe i have is that sometimes i see a certain type of feminist that appears committed to exhibiting the worst excesses of the worst kind of men. What's that about? What's to admire about that? I often think many women are blind to the actual real world power that they already have should they choose to deploy it. Men are easy to beguile and intoxicate, and it's no mystery that many of the most successful women have that ability in spades. Is it preying on the predictable weaknesses of men? Perhaps. Is it exploitative? Sometimes. But it is a gift most of you were freely given and, deep down, most guys adore that feature anyway but just won't admit it to themselves. Ok so maybe I'm just projecting my own version of fantasy onto the modern world, but this is my blog so I can. All I am suggesting is that women are already powerfully equipped to conquer, and the best one's do so on a daily basis, leaving most men ignorant to the fact. You're mostly smarter, and less beholden to dangerous excess. The world is already your oyster in so many ways. So when I encounter prickly women who bemoan that the cards are stacked against them I find myself quietly suspecting that they might not be tapping into their full feminine power. For my part there is no force on Earth like a woman who truly understands her own mind and steps powerfully into the truest version of herself. A women who can communicate her expectations and desires and leave those around her in no doubt of the fact. So at the risk of being dismissed as sexist or condescending (like i'd care) perhaps I can encourage each and every lady who is reading this to step a little more into themselves. Don't apologise for who you are or think that you have to be submissive and accomodating all the time. You don't. You never did. And it shouldn't take a world weary fool such as me to remind you.