This is fascinating, and appalling. This guy compares the most recent Captain Marvel comic with a classic Avengers issue by Chris Claremont from 1981. The difference between them is stunning. Language warning - it's not non-stop profanity, but he loses his temper at one point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW8MO4jAUH0
Modern Cluelessness
This is Evil
I'm a little late on this, but in case you've missed it: Amelie Wen Zhao, an immigrant from China, dreamed of being an author her whole life. Then she achieved that dream, selling a three-book YA series to a major publisher. The book, called Blood Heir, was done. It was published. It was slated for release … Continue reading This is Evil
Traditional Masculinity with Larry Correia
After all the nonsense we've heard in the news lately about 'toxic masculinity,' a restorative seems in order. To that end, I offer another fisk by the incomparable Larry Correia. In this one, Mr. Correia tears into a painfully ignorant and narrow-minded piece listing 'obsolete' male skills and in the process demonstrates what real manhood … Continue reading Traditional Masculinity with Larry Correia
Aquaman and Causation at The Everyman
That review I fisked last week sparked some thoughts in my mind about Progressivism and causation. The resulting essay appears today at The Everyman First it must be noted that Aquaman is a very successful film. As of this writing, it’s made 265 million dollars in the US and close to a billion worldwide (according to boxofficemojo.com)—and it’s … Continue reading Aquaman and Causation at The Everyman
First Post up at ‘The Everyman’
My first post is up at the new Catholic / Conservative commentary site The Everyman, which you definitely should check out. It's only a week or two old, but there's some good stuff there. In our day, of course, telescopic charity has never been easier. We have television and the internet to bring us tales of … Continue reading First Post up at ‘The Everyman’
Dating a Feminist: A Fisk
I found a video mocking this list and I knew I had to have a go at it. The original is in italics and my comments are in bold. 14 Things You Should Know Before Dating a Feminist She's basically the most amazing person on the planet. Yes, that is the tagline. See for … Continue reading Dating a Feminist: A Fisk
Apu and Charlie Chan Syndrome
I'm long since finished with 'The Simpsons' outside of the occasional re-run, but I had to comment on this. Apparently, the show has decided to drop the venerable character of Apu in the face of 'controversy' over his 'blatantly racist' portrayal. Said 'racist portrayal', as far as I can tell, amounts to that he has … Continue reading Apu and Charlie Chan Syndrome
Smile Fun With Captain Marvel
After writing my Captain Marvel trailer rundown I listened to some more commentary on the whole ridiculous 'don't tell women to smile' thing. Among other things, apparently star Brie Larson personally responded to the 'smiling Captain Marvel' memes by going after the fans for being 'sexist.' If they're not careful, "No Smiling" will be the … Continue reading Smile Fun With Captain Marvel
New Essay Up at the Federalist
Don't particularly care for the title they gave it, but such is life. This one is a semi-sarcastic examination of the idea of 'The Age of Faith' as it applies to the modern age Sample: We’re not taught how to reason in school: we’re just presented with “right answers” and told to put those down. Science … Continue reading New Essay Up at the Federalist
A Thought on Aretha Franklin
More specifically, on some of the responses to her death. I'm a Detroit native, and for that city the death of Aretha Franklin is as the death of a home-grown President or war hero. She was a major and beloved figure in the city's history and culture, all the more so because, unlike many of … Continue reading A Thought on Aretha Franklin
Serpent's Den 