I understand perfectly why.
Gonzo - for those of us here that remember the early years of MND, the crash and burn, the reorganization and less we forget, even your own space for your eloquent commentaries, how swiftly nine years has passed. Yes the bullhorn was there albeit not in the direction most wanted (his blog) but inquiring minds would like to know just how did we get from there to here with shuttered doors and what possibly could emerge from these new ashes. Would you please share with us your insight? Ya don't have to use real names of course.
DLove
There's an evolution of activism.
First it is your own problem. Then the problems of those near to you. Then it moves outwards.
Mike Talks about governance feminism, which is similar to what I have been saying for years. Don't blame women, blame feminists, don't blame feminists, blame establishment feminism, don't blame establishment feminism, blame their leaders - then ask yourself - what is their agenda.
I reached is point probably about 3 years ago.
Three words: VAWA Joe Biden.
The vice president of the United States is VAWA Joe Biden. But how many "MRAs" voted for Obambi? How many wailing about Sarah Palin and her use of the "Glass Ceiling" Metaphor - and yet, they voted for the ticket with VAWA Joe Biden. Feminism, Establishment Feminism.
So who are they in bed with? Who is being fought? Who is not being fought? Who is the enemy, and who is in bed with them, aiding and abetting them - ON PURPOSE? As part of their agenda?
Feminism wails about Rape and Sexual Harassment. Who did they give a pass to? What party? And what party was the woman who they said "You should be at home with your children?"
You do the math. All the variables are there.
Feminism achieved its success by becoming both a single issue voting bloc, and a pragmatic voting bloc, willing to take things in increments.
Men's activism places men's issues on the back burner (Gee, I don't like this guy's position on corporate welfare; ick, he's a she), lets the best become the enemy of the good, and demands total reform now - or nothing.
Mike is tired of trying to drag people over the line.
So go ahead and hate your buddy who is married and accuse him of shoving it in your face. Go ahead and hate the sympathetic woman because she doesn't "get it" perfectly. Go ahead and hold your buddy in scorn for being married, or having a wife who stays home. Go ahead and vote for the clown who is actively hostile to your issues rather than the woman who might be sympathetic. And so on, and so forth.
