I get tired of people asking me for ‘fear management’ questions and ‘how can I do 27 stupid things and still be safe? I do not live in a world of insults, loss of face, feelings or self-esteem issues. I do live in a world of danger. Dangers usually created by selfish and reckless … [Read more…]
The internet is awash with memes. Many of these memes are designed to convey a point of view or explain a subject. Many memes can be divided into two types, Smart Memes and Dumb Memes. Smart Memes have the effect of making you smarter by providing insight, by showing you a new perspective, or … [Read more…]
If you are involved in the personal safety/self-defense industry, you will notice a common complaint. The majority of people in the world really are not interested in what you have to sell. Regardless of how important the subject matter is, or that you feel it is, most people do not put a lot of thought … [Read more…]
Imagine you are driving down a two-way street named Accountability. Coming straight at you is a car driving down the center of the road, acting as if Accountability is actually a one-way street. “What an a**hole”, you think. Now think about some of the advocates of social change. Pick a cause, Black Lives Matter, Blue … [Read more…]
Actually I’m not impressed in telling someone their experiences, feelings and opinions are wrong. It’s not only negating, but it’s the first step to gaslighting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting Yet telling others what they think is a real common strategy for the social justice warrior crowd. Second who the fuck is the author to authoritatively state ‘this is … [Read more…]
Just responded to another ‘uber macho’ quote from an instructor who will turn you into a stud if you study his ultimate fighting system. Quite naturally the folks who fear the ‘freeze’ started squawking. Here’s my reply. *** Ummm… not only no, but HELL NO! This is the sort of soundbite, puddle profundity that gets … [Read more…]
“What’s the difference between someone being transgender and someone being transracial?” My response to that question **** STOP PARROTING! Defenders of this nonsense are using this tactic of comparing transgender with transracial. Which until this shit showed up was an obscure term referring –mostly — to adoptive families with multiple races. Or even rarer individuals … [Read more…]
Do NOT tell me “I’m smart, I can understand the answer” when I tell you, “That’s a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer.” It’s not about how smart you are, it’s about you not having the background knowledge and understanding of the subject that you’d understand why there is no simple answer to … [Read more…]
I said this about a specific topic, but it applies to a great many ‘social justice’ types who try to manipulate you by invoking empathy. *** My concern is this approach is teaching people not to care. Many years ago I knew a drunk named “Buddy.” Buddy’s only claim to fame was that he’d been … [Read more…]
What is the lifeblood of a prosperous society? Is it money, natural resources, education, or is it something else? A prosperous society does not have to be a wealthy society, but it could be. A prosperous society is one in which its members live happy and productive lives, free of fear, devoid of prejudice, and … [Read more…]