Category Archives: Culture

A Hopeful Sign?

Posted on 2015/11/16 by Martel

I also sometimes write for Ricochet, a members-only discussion site.  Politically, it includes a broad cross-section of the right:  everybody from hardcore anti-Republican survivalists to squishy moderates, social conservatives, libertarians, members of the dreaded “establishment” and Tea Party activists, traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Feminism, Politics, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Soldiering On

Posted on 2015/11/11 by Martel

Reader Anon called attention to the fact that I’ve not yet discussed my experience in the military in much detail.  Being as my experience has broader implications and that it’s Veteran’s Day, I’ve decided to indulge him. My two tours … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Feminism | 6 Comments

The Forgotten

Posted on 2015/11/04 by Martel

No, I’m not referring to myself, even though it’s been forever since I’ve posted here. I’m currently staying in an Airbnb flat in a quasi-European country.  For those of you not familiar with how Airbnb works, you rent out all … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Game, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

The Best Article on Campus ‘Rape Culture’ Yet

Posted on 2014/12/12 by Martel

Not much commentary from me, but I really think that this article by Heather MacDonald deserves a lot of attention. Some choice quotes [emphasis mine]: It’s a lonely job, working the phones at a college rape crisis center. Day after … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Feminism | 14 Comments

Outlier Amplification Effect (Updated)

Posted on 2014/11/07 by Martel

I believe that even most of us in the Manosphere who believe that men and women are fundamentally distinct allow for the existence of outliers:  men who love decorating and nurturing, high-T women with a killer competitive instincts. Unfortunately (especially … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Feminism | 15 Comments

A Nugget of Positivity (link updated)

Posted on 2014/10/24 by Martel

Considering the depressing nature of my last video (that many of you weren’t even able to watch in its entirety), I figure this time I’ll post one that’s a bit more positive. [Update:  My work computer hates YouTube, so here’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on 2014/10/22 by Martel

[Update:  It looks like they took it down.  Here’s a link where it still seems to be in operation:  Potty-Mouthed Princesses Drop F-Bombs for Feminism by FCKH8.com]

Posted in Culture, Feminism | 13 Comments

The Rearing of the Childrens

Posted on 2014/10/06 by Martel

Today instead of imparting you yet more of deti’s wisdom, I request a bit of help. In my non-blog writing, I’m at a point where I need to explode the myth that men and women are different only because that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Culture | 43 Comments

Why Men Are Pissed Off (guest post by deti)

Posted on 2014/10/02 by Martel

Men are not pissed off because some girl had sex with a couple of football teams’ worth of guys.  They’re pissed because she lies about it. Men aren’t pissed because women are attracted to good looking men with chiseled physiques … Continue reading →

Posted in Alpha, Culture, Feminism, Game | 8 Comments

Musings, Odds & Ends (guest post by deti)

Posted on 2014/09/29 by Martel

There are some who say  that the so-called “bottom 80%” of men have sorely misjudged their own sexual and marriage market values, because they are punching above their weight, going for girls out of their league.   They all want the homecoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Alpha, Culture, Family, Feminism, Game, Religion | 7 Comments