The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Gnostic Feminism

In a post Sunday (“Feminist Tumblr: ‘Broken People’ and the Tragedy of the Darwinian Dead End”), I made reference to how “an evil idea has flourished in our time . . . latter-day gnosticism,” remarking: “When theologian Peter Jones wrote, ‘Gnosticism and feminism are a match made in heaven,’ he was only half-right — this ‘match’ […]

Everybody Hates @PennyRed (And Really, How Can You Blame Them?)

  “I have spent most of my twenties single, sometimes by choice, and sometimes because I was dating men and unable to locate one of those who didn’t try to hold me back or squash me down.” — Laurie Penny, Feb. 14, 2016 Last time we checked in with British “genderqueer” feminist Laurie Penny, the […]

Feminism Is a Cult (and Feminists Who Say They Don’t Hate Men Are Lying)

Three quick hits. Item Number One: the idea that males are socialized to work hard to provide for women is so disingenuous. because like it has nothing to do with benevolence or ~female privilege~ and everything to do with making women dependent on males to perpetuate and uphold male dominance over women. like if it […]

TERROR ATTACK IN EUROPE: BOMB BLASTS ROCK BRUSSELS AIRPORT; UPDATE: ISIS TO BLAME; ‘LET’S STOP PRETENDING,’ OFFICIAL SAYS UPDATE: 34 DEAD, CNN REPORTS

  Islamic terrorists struck early Tuesday morning in Europe, as bombs exploded in the Brussels airport. Early reports indicate at least two bombs were used in the attack, which came just days after authorities in Belgium arrested a fugitive sought in the 2015 massacre in Paris. UPDATE 4:45 a.m. ET: The exact number of killed […]

Why Feminists Hate Beauty (And How Capitalism Makes Fairy Tales Come True)

  Grace Kelly is arguably the most beautiful actress in cinematic history, yet what if she had never gone to Hollywood? Keep that thought in mind the next time you read a Harvard feminist ranting against “the psychology of female objectification,” or denunciations of “the male gaze” in media. “The male gaze, which refers to […]

In The Mailbox: 03.21.16

— compiled by Wombat-socho OVER THE TRANSOM EBL: Why Is John Kasich Even Running? Da Tech Guy: I Think Mr. Spock Has Jack Pegged Proof Positive: We All Know Why The Eagle Walks The Political Hat: Affirmative Suicide For Whites Michelle Malkin: Thank You, Hulk Hogan! Twitchy: “Oh, It’s On!” Donald Trump Responds To Fauxcahontas […]

Rule 5 Sunday: St. Patrick’s Day Post-Mortem

— compiled by Wombat-socho St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, and apparently here in Las Vegas it’s no big thing, which is fine with this disaffected (3/8ths) Irish Catholic, though I did wear black and tan to commemorate the occasion. This week’s appetizer is the always appropriate Kate Upton. As usual, the following links […]

Fear and Loathing: ‘Kazika the Mad Jap’ Could Not Be Reached for Comment

Here’s a headline: What Happens to Journalists When No One Wants to Print Their Words Anymore? As newsrooms disappear, veteran older reporters are being forced from the profession. That’s bad for journalism — and democracy. Please shut up. Nobody feels sorry for you, and probably nobody should. The idea that people are entitled to be […]

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