As I’m pushed for time, some items from the archives:
This Little Red Light Keeps Flashing.
Bewigged pervert takes an interest in the panties of schoolgirls. Progressive women rush to his defence.
At which point, readers may wonder whether such overwhelming support, largely from progressive women, is actually part of the problem.
It’s interesting to see how Mr Yates’ supporters – again, largely progressive women – will merrily elevate themselves with the airing of modish views, their displays of compassion and inclusivity, while in effect screwing over the girls. Girls, who, by disapproving, even politely, become low-status.
They Call It “Queering” History.
Tudor history, as seen through the welding goggles of wokeness.
On sex-swapping Bond and other cultural projects.
Readers are invited to ponder whether similar transitions might enrich the character of, say, Miss Marple, who, via similar logic, could be depicted as male, and as always having been male. Thereby exploring her individuality. Answers on a postcard, please.
On provocation, restraint, and the malice of the activist class.
The dynamic is basically, “You, unlike me, have some self-restraint, which gives me an advantage, therefore I shall test it and see how far I can go.” It’s the psychology of a child unaccustomed to consequences.
Yet Prompt Payment Is Expected.
On chronic tardiness as a progressive credential.
I think we can assume that with some confidence.
Punctuality is, among other things, a gesture of recognition, of empathy. You’re acknowledging the other person as mattering, as someone whose time is as finite as your own and no less valuable. And if someone exempts themselves from such reciprocal expectations – having been encouraged to do so by supposedly grown-up educators – then it seems likely they will do less well in life, whether socially or materially.
To pick a humdrum example – if a schoolfriend’s mom invites you to join them for tea, and you turn up an hour late, unapologetic, and still expecting to be fed, this is not an obvious basis for congratulation. Or a second invitation.
From this childhood example, you can, I think, extrapolate.
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