Folks, my ability to connect with the Left is becoming more and more dicey. The ones that aren’t insane are slowly creeping to the Right (which doesn’t mean they should be Conservatives, but is a relief), and then there’s the insane ones. I would like to say that the insane ones are a loud minority, but I think that’s not entirely true. I think it’s a rigid subset (Leftist women who are/were radical feminists who have been brainwashed by the media and have become radicalized jihadists for so-called Liberal values), and it’s not small. I don’t think it’s a majority, by any means, but it’s certainly the only part of the Left getting any air time.
Y’all know I’m not Christian. I was HORRIFIED at Lemon and his cohorts invading a church service. I don’t have to be Christian to know that’s a no-go. When I visit someone else’s house of worship, I follow *their* rules, not mine. If I’m unwilling to do so, I don’t go. Churches are the one place I consider to actually be a place of sanctuary. That is time-honored and long-standing, and goes far beyond the United States. Watching children cowering in the aisles, it was awful. But those folks, they were true Christians in my personal opinion, because their response to Lemon’s invasion was to pray. That part, at least, was nice to see.
I’ve been watching people on the Left go crazy in Minnesota. Blocking traffic, protesting in roadways, stopping ICE and other LEO vehicles, these things are wrong but I can at least kind of understand them. They’re “normal” protest tactics. I disagree (and for what it’s worth, I have *always* disagreed with any protest that blocks roadways, schools, LEOs, or hospitals, don’t care which side is doing it) but that’s between the protesters and the LEOs. But stopping everyday citizens and demanding papers (the protesters, not ICE who have the right to do so under many circumstances), requiring people to chant slogans (“I hate ICE!” and “I am not a Nazi!” are two I’ve seen on TikTok of late), etc… Why is this being allowed? WTF folks? That is literally what the Gestapo were doing. What ICE is doing is NOT what the Gestapo were doing. I’m aghast.
Mr. Magoo (my name for the heavy set Leftist gentleman who’s “protecting his neighborhood” with a firearm in Minneapolis) originally had my disdain because I thought he was breaking local laws (ie it’s illegal in Minneapolis to open carry a long rifle, which is what I thought he had), but turns out he’s perfectly within his rights to do what he’s doing. Therefore I’m fine with him, even if I think he looks a bit silly “protecting” his very white, very not-bothered-by-ICE neighborhood each day.
Which brings me to 2A stuff. Folks, there’s a lot of Leftists right now going out and purchasing firearms. There’s a LOT of noisy Conservatives complaining and bitching about that. I say to those Conservatives: shut the fuck up. I don’t CARE why the Leftists are finally exercising their right to keep and bear arms. They are doing so, now leave it alone. Encourage them to learn how to use their firearm safely, explain the basic rules to them, offer to take them to a range to practice on the regular. They are new 2A people. It’s none of your business WHY they are new 2A people. Doesn’t fucking matter. They think we’re nuts for the reasons we carry; we think they’re nuts for the reasons they carry. It doesn’t matter; they’re carrying. Time to step up and put your values into action. I am all for everyone carrying who wants to, and if we have new folks doing it, GREAT. At the end of this bullshit in Minnesota, they will still have their guns, and will probably continue to carry, and that makes them one step closer to being rational human beings. They’re also extremely unlikely to be vocally anti-2A while holding a handgun or rifle. The correct answer to, “I’m going to go buy a gun for protection!” is “Great, here’s the name and number of a fantastic trainer who’ll show you the ropes. Use it.”
About Charlie’s Voice: if men want women to be “real women” today, then they need to start being “real men” first. Yes, first. Because that’s LITERALLY the basics about being a man. You get to go first. Do you know when I started wearing skirts and cooking and doing home-bound stuff? When my man stood up and made it safe and comfortable for me to do so. Before that, I was working and trying to keep myself alive and healthy, and I didn’t have time to fuck around with peasant skirts and home cooked food. You want me to be a woman, then start by being a man. I’m really lucky that I have two very manly men in my life, who make it safe for me to be the woman that I am. They also support my decisions about myself, whether I want to exercise or work or stay home and write, or whatever. They make it safe for me to take the softer route, and I’m thankful for that. I was well on my way to being a hard-ass old woman, and instead, I’m a happy, healthy, productive and softer lady.
Ally:
You DO know what to write about. Everything in this post is pure gold.
The disconnect with the left? A lot has to do with the mental mindset of the average leftist/modern day liberal. (Classic liberals and the modern left are two very different things.) Their narrative/cause/issue/politics/religion… whatever has become such an ingrained part of them that any challenge is considered a personal attack on their very being. Flexible minds are needed, and those with them are moving away from the far right. Unfortunately, that means the far left is living in and even more enclosed and narrow echo chamber.
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As to the 2A stuff, agree totally. If the folks on the left want to carry, and do so in a law abiding and responsible manner, sign me up for helping them to do so. If they want to arm themselves to threaten ICE or other LEOs… I will report them as a threat. Curiously, not a lot of anti-gun folks who start shooting remain anti-gun. I do not care what color your hair is (or skin), or what candidate you support. Shoot well and safely, and you are my friend.
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Finally, you are correct on men. No point in trying to get women to act a bit more like traditional woman, if you are not going to act like a traditional man. Take care of your woman, and your family first, and you might be surprised to see them start taking care of you.
As always, cogent, articulate, and on point.
Re invading places of worship: well said. I would add the criminals were lucky (or perhaps had planned well) to be doing this in a state where churchgoers are unlikely to be armed. In some other states they might have ended up perforated.
Re 2nd Amendment — is it really the case that “lots” of conservatives are complaining about that? I could believe some do, especially those who don’t understand the moral principles behind gun ownership. But as CBMTTek said, if they intend to be law abiding, welcome. My concern is that at least a portion of them explicitly stated an intent to commit crimes.
I’m reminded of the precedent of Operation Blazing Sword. As I recall, Erin Palette was quite surprised to find out that she got a tsunami of support from “traditional gun owners” and instructors, when she set out to promote gun ownership and training in the Queer community.
There’s also the stereotype that “as soon as blacks start to buy guns, the right will start supporting gun control”. This stereotype is advanced by the left, because it reflects their views, not those of the right. Remember, after all, that the Democratic party is the pro-slavery, victim disarmament, government control over people party.