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14. The more

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Wed Jun 17, 2026, 11:36 AM

Jun 17

the pundits on the right scream for and justify toxic masculinity in our culture the weaker and foolish they look. They have been tying this mindset to christian doctrine for decades, What better picture of tough, manly perserverence than the model of “the man of sorrows” on a cross.

They have their mascot, but not one magat wants the nail piercing.

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UFC fight can't hide MAGA male weakness [View all] marmar Jun 17 OP

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The apex of American civilization: dalton99a Jun 17 #2

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Good read malaise Jun 17 #3

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Caesarean perhaps? OC375 Jun 17 #18

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A really strong person lifts others up. usonian Jun 17 #6

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An excellent commentary! CrispyQ Jun 17 #8

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weak and incompetent.....Hell popsdenver Jun 17 #13

The more relogic Jun 17 #14

I've been giving a good deal of thought to this . . . markpkessinger Jun 17 #15

Excellent analysis. Martin68 Jun 17 #16

The real question, though MoseShrute Jun 17 #17

Nor the constant hypocrisy about 'traditional male values'. OldBaldy1701E Jun 17 #19

Trump's White House: liberalla Jun 17 #20

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He didn't just look frail. He fell asleep! ShazzieB Jun 17 #22