Posted on 01/13/2005 5:09:38 PM PST by GMMAC
Men Step Aside,
The Rad-Fems Are Set To Win the Culture War
ifeminists.com
January 5, 2005
by Carey Roberts
If you want to understand the Culture War, you need to appreciate the ideology, methods, and goals of radical feminism. And to understand feminism, you must understand Marxist philosophy and the history of the Soviet Union. On this last point, I recommend Joshua Muravchik's highly-readable book, Heaven on Earth.
Future historians will note the Culture War took an important turn in the November 2 elections. Sensing their political standing was on the wane, the Leftists decided to pull out all the stops in a last-ditch effort to reverse the course of history. Of course they lost the gamble, and now the Leftists are seething with bitterness and rage.
But in another sense, the battle has only just begun. To this point in time, most Americans have been bystanders in the conflict, hoping the struggle for America's soul would somehow leave their own lives unscathed.
There is more to the Culture War than radical feminism, of course. David Horowitz at the Center for the Study of Popular Culture has charted the broad outlines of that multi-faceted conflict. But probe the inner workings of the Leftist movement, and there you will find a feminist heartbeat, pumping hard and strong.
We have now passed the point of no return. Too many unborn children have been felled at the abortionist's hand. Too many infants are warehoused in day care centers. Too many women have been ridiculed for heeding their maternal instincts. And too many men have been unfairly stereotyped and falsely accused.
Feminist philosophy now envelopes the mainstream media and the academy. The divisive voice of the Sisterhood can be heard as well in our workplaces, schools, and even in our homes.
Not even our religious beliefs are immune. Feminists view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as hopelessly patriarchal. So they have sought to marginalize religion, forcing persons to think twice before they exclaim, "Merry Christmas!"
There is little about contemporary feminism that can legitimately be viewed as promoting gender equality. Now, the quest for equality has been replaced by neo-Marxist rhetoric of female "liberation" and "empowerment."
Last week columnist Lyndia Lovric at the Winnipeg Sun launched this salvo: "One of the biggest lies perpetuated by modern-day feminists is the contention that feminism is about equality. Feminists aren't interested in equality. What they want is revenge."
Visit the websites of the National Organization for Women or the Feminist Majority, and you will see the feminist utopia will not be a world that takes kindly to men.
What worries me most is the feminist hegemony at the United Nations. There, feminists rely on a "top-down" strategy to impose their ideology on countries throughout the world. It began with CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women. Now fem-socialist ideology permeates many of the UN agencies.
To put this in historical perspective, a mere 20 years ago, 70 countries around the world considered themselves to be Communist, socialist, or social democratic. Then in 1991 the Soviet Empire imploded. Now socialism is receding in all corners of the globe.
But I predict the struggle to counter feminism will be more difficult than the fight against Communism. Why? Because while socialism relied on political, economic, and military tactics, feminism targets the chinks in persons' emotional armor. It preys on women's sense of fear and anger, and on men's feelings of guilt and shame.
Have you ever wondered why the Leftists are so intent on enacting speech codes and so-called "hate speech" laws? Because freedom of speech poses the most formidable obstacle to the continued metastasis of Political Correctness. And therein lies the secret to winning the Culture War.
So here's a New Year's Resolution for all of us. I admit, it's deceptively simple:
Speak out. Call your elected officials. Write a letter to the editor. Sound off. Complain. Be heard. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Exercise your First Amendment rights.
Our consciences are insisting that we cannot afford to remain as silent onlookers while the Culture War continues to rage. Me? I'm doing this for the sake of my kids and grandchildren.
The classic article on the Marxist/Activist relation was John Fonte's excellent essay:
"Why there is a culture war."
http://www.policyreview.org/dec00/Fonte.html
Yeah, the most persuasive guage that indicates the power of the radical feminist movementis toobserve not only how far it has penetrated our legal system, cultural institutions and military command, but also how it has intimidated and shamed conservatives into silence.
It is the radical feminists who still propel Marxism more than any other movement. It is the radical feminists who constantly distract and demoralize the men of our military. It is the radical feminist movement that run interference for the enemies of our nation in the name of 'compassion'.
I once had a feminist studies major from the U of MD tell me that she looked forward to the day when all white heterosexual men were, not punished, but *eliminated* from the face of the Earth.
And she was not joking one bit.
And yet nothing will wake conservatives up to the danger radical feminism poses as most see it as the gender equivalent of racism to oppose it.
Though I know many here don't like him, Pat Buchanan offers a similar analysis of why winning the culture war is so difficult in his Death of the West book.
"...the battle has only just begun."
Amen. What conservatives have been screaming about for decades has finally been recognized and unmasked. Now the work of killing it must begin.
And as you said, this is an excellent analysis.
thats just a scary reply, I'm sorry.
When they're staring political disaster in the face, the zealots get dangerous.
Apparently this posting is going to be ignored by many as well. However, I have been informed and in-so-much as one individual has been transformed the endeavor has been a success. That informed person, will invarably, unconciously or consiously convey that information to others.
A pebble cast into a pool will cause ripples that impact ALL parts of that pool no matter how large.
When my ex became pregnant with my now-ten-year-old daughter, we were living paycheck to paycheck, and the prospect of paying another $220 a week for daycare (we already had a three year-old boy in daycare) was daunting to say the least.
Simple math told us that we would be deeply in the red. However, if one of us stayed at home with both children, we would be able to make it, even without the extra income. One of us had to stay home with the kids; obviously the lesser earner.
Which was me. I was working construction, she was in sales (and she was damn good at he job - she landed me, din't she? *wink*), making almost twice what I made as a laborer.
So when my daughter was finally born & my ex went back to work, I became Mr. Mom.
The first 2 or 3 months were the worst... walls closing in like a compactor, and cabin fever burning me up.
But eventually I came to really enjoy staying home with the kids, taking care of them. I can safely say that from the day my daughter came home 'til the day she was out of diapers, I changed 95% of all poopy pants and made 99% of all meals. Not to mention cleaning and general discipline.
I stayed home with the kids until my daughter was in 1st grade, and wouldn't trade those years for anything. BUT... I had no idea how hard it was going to be for me to get back into the work-force. Prospective employers (especially those of the blue-collar type) tend to raise an eyebrow when they read "stay-at-home-dad" for the last 6 years on your application...
Hmm... I babble at times. So sue me :P
I'm not.
Bump
Does anyone know the breakpoint list?
colson ping
I once had a feminist studies major from the U of MD tell me that she looked forward to the day when all white heterosexual men were, not punished, but *eliminated* from the face of the Earth.
Well Mullah Omar is happy to help in that quest, but is yr feminist studies major, ready for Mullah Omar....
bttt
This is true though not as much as it used to be. Years ago male lawyers would only discuss the insanity of feminst lawyers in hushed tones. Last time this was discussed at a law conference no only was it not hushed, there was a conservative woman lawyer participating.
The times ARE changing in the real world. In the world of academia, the ivory tower still eats its own.
This is alarmist in nature and has no semblance of a serious attempt to undermine the world order as we know it. This hocus pocus of a project is not going any further than the UN on the east side! Look, this CEDAW is nothing more than a suped up arts & crafts hour at the UN, being promoted by bleeding heart elites in NY and Paris for THEIR own consumption. The least of their concerns is the sad state of affairs women find themselves in Islamic and Third world countries. Liberalism at it's best.
Great job Mr. Mom!
It would be extremely crass of me to ask why you are th "ex" now, wouldn't it.
Why are you the "ex"?
Of course it would be crass!
*shock*
But I don't mind. heh
She is never satisfied. With anything.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.