There’s still a lot of work to do but I’m thrilled Trump is my new president. I hope seeing him win emboldens Canadians to pick a new leader that is less of a smug dickhead than Trudeau. I don’t remember when your next election is but it’s soon, right? I will be rooting for common sense to prevail.❤️
Just based on what is currently happening, things are heading in a good direction. At least now I won’t have to get vaccinated against CoVid if I want to escape to the US.
Polievere is going to have to be willing to piss off people with money and power the way Trump is currently to actually fix things though. Not sure he has it in him.
I don't believe the sports mindset of picking one sports team over another just for the sake of it. What matters to me are the ideology, the shared values and morals I find important in any society. George Orwell's decency of the common folk comes to mind. Anyway, love your work Meghan Murphy.
For sure. And that's exactly what I and many others *didn't* do. We aren't Republicans. We voted for the party that best represented our interests in the current climate... For me, it's about the people and I think in this case Trumps win represents the fact that the people are done being spat on and censored by elites who think they can do whatever they want and we'll just lie down and take it.
Sadly those who supported yrans activists rights will not be feeling "stupid" right now, nor that they were wrong. They will most likely be thinking Trump & the Republican party are evil and must be stopped. They won't be backing down, admitting fault or that women's rights were even under threat, because that would be to admit they were wrong.
I think there are a lot of people who went along with it all, despite knowing deep down it didn't make sense, who probably do feel stupid now. They thought they were playing "good guy," but instead they went along with the biggest joke in history.
I honestly feel like it’s too soon to tell how we Americans will react. It will be interesting to see the freak outs tomorrow about Trump’s executive orders about biological reality. I, for one, have been smiling all day long.
You mean Biden, correct? I've never heard such a stream of filthy slanders and lies out of any man's mouth in history -- and I was a criminal defense attorney. I bet you I can prove right here with links far more lies by Biden than you can by Trump. Wanna play facts and truth 101?
Not a fan of Trump’s personality but his executive orders on our open borders, the insanity of gender identity which deny the reality of human sexuality, and the craziness of DEI which discriminate against whites, Asians and men in attempting to cure past discrimination against others are absolutely the correct approach to those festering problems.
Not a fan of Trump’s personality but his executive orders on our open borders, the insanity of gender identity which deny the reality of human sexuality, and the craziness of DEI which discriminate against whites, Asians and men in attempting to cure past discrimination against others are absolutely the correct approach to those festering problems.
The only identity politics sacred cow that is still hypocritically defended by your group of friends is the Israeli nationalism. On this matter you have failed as big as your own "detractors" because it was always about you and your group, not about principals.
I am not the only woman who followed the developments of the last 10 years and concluded this about Western Feminists: they supported, promoted and proliferated racism and xenophobia that was striking groups of people or whole nations from the same power structures in their respective countries (especially in media it shows) that they were opposing when it comes to limiting women's domestic rights.
They were dumb when it comes to decades of Israeli violence and nationalism, but would always remind me I live in the "land of brutish violent people, the war rapists and baby killers".
What can I say but watch how anti-political David Lynch, now dead, yelled at Putin in one of his mental breakdowns during COVID.
Or watch a movie Limits of Control. Or maybe be aware there's little to no use to lamentations on how corporate powers representes in Trump will save your "democracy". I expect being attacked more not less. 😎
I have no idea what you're talking about or what any of it has to do with the post in question. It feels as though you've perhaps taken a general comment you've composed and stick in various places around the internet, and stuck it here?
No it means you're (playing) dumb with that condescending, cold tone, as you usually do when you're out of your depth. But that tone is fine and dandy! It sells (to some people). I think you should have ignored me if you're not able to comprehend me. Or was this a call to make myself clear? Here it is: You're full of shit in this article and most of your political analysis overal. Bad company.
ps. When are you going to host someone who's not a Zionist on your freaking platfors? Is there a TERF in America that's not a Trump Tower in Gaza apologist? ;)
This comment is critiquing the perceived hypocrisy and inconsistency of certain feminist groups (likely Western feminists) regarding their stance on Israeli nationalism and their broader political engagement. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
1. **Hypocrisy in defending Israeli nationalism:** The commenter argues that a specific group of people (likely Western feminists) continues to support Israeli nationalism, which they see as a form of hypocrisy. The claim is that while these people criticize other forms of nationalism or oppression, they defend Israeli nationalism despite the violence and discrimination it perpetuates.
2. **Critique of Western Feminism:** The commenter accuses Western feminists of promoting racism and xenophobia, particularly towards groups or nations that are oppressed by the same power structures they often claim to oppose (such as the patriarchy or other forms of inequality). This is seen as a failure of principles, as they are believed to overlook or justify Israeli violence while simultaneously opposing domestic oppression or inequality against women in their own countries.
3. **Double standards in perception of violence:** The commenter points out that while these feminists criticize violence in their own countries (like domestic violence or war crimes), they fail to critically engage with or acknowledge the violence perpetuated by Israel, particularly towards Palestinians. The phrase "the war rapists and baby killers" refers to how the commenter feels these feminists hypocritically label others in the context of their own countries' violence, but fail to apply the same scrutiny to Israeli actions.
4. **References to David Lynch and other media:** The mention of David Lynch and his "mental breakdown" during COVID seems to be a metaphor for the disillusionment and contradictions in political discourse. Lynch's anger towards Putin might symbolize a broader frustration with global political figures or events. The comment also references the film *Limits of Control*, possibly suggesting the need for awareness of how control and power manifest in different ways, or how the observer's perspective on these issues is limited.
5. **Critique of the idea that corporate powers will "save democracy":** There’s skepticism expressed here about the notion that figures like Trump, or corporate powers in general, will bring about positive change for democracy. The commenter seems to be challenging the belief that these power structures (which they likely view as part of the problem) will be the solution to larger political or social issues.
6. **Anticipation of backlash:** Finally, the commenter expects criticism or attacks in response to their views, indicating that their opinion on these matters might be controversial or challenging to prevailing political narratives.
In summary, the comment critiques Western feminists for defending Israeli nationalism and failing to apply the same principles of equality and anti-oppression to foreign conflicts that they advocate for domestically. It also expresses disillusionment with political structures and figures, suggesting that the true issues are more complicated than mainstream narratives suggest.
Well Trump IS evil in that he's a lying, psychopathic, selfish, narcissistic buffoon who will do whatever it takes to bring him acclaim, power and wealth - and he is these things to a degree rarely seen in politics, and that's saying something. That he is changing some policies on gender is not nearly enough - as far as I'm concerned - to make up for all the damage he will do to this country in terms of civil rights, ecological stability, fighting wealth disparity, actual women's rights, international relations, international stability, etc. He's a net negative all told. I don't agree to selling out all my other values for the sake of a single issue.
Not at all, I'm just addressing your own words, and also thinking of many involved in the gender (and DEI) wars who voted for him (or supported voting for him) primarily for those reasons, and who wouldn't have for any other reasons. There are certainly a huge number of people who voted for him for other reasons.
But these aren't my words or my thoughts. They are yours.
"That he is changing some policies on gender is not nearly enough - as far as I'm concerned - to make up for all the damage he will do to this country in terms of civil rights, ecological stability, fighting wealth disparity, actual women's rights, international relations, international stability, etc."
I don't believe any of these things. I don't support Trump because of only the "gender" issue, but because of his adminstration's challenges to government censorship, because he is actually listening to the working class and seems intent on providing jobs for Americans, because he is working with people I respect like Tulsi, RFK Jr, and JD Vance, and more broadly because I, like most of America, are sick to death of the Democrats lies, elitism, manipulation, and hatred of democracy and working class people. There are many more reasons, but these are some.
Finally getting back to this (had a bunch of family matters to attend to, that have finally been dealt with).
Well, then, I'd have to conclude that we are diametrically opposed in viewpoint, if you believe Trump cares at all about ANYTHING but his personal power and wealth. Anything he does or accomplishes is merely incidental to that, or because he thinks it will improve his popularity. He has no morals or ethics to speak of. And Tulsi, RFK Jr and Vance aren't deserving of any respect at all. Witness what's going on now in the US - you still think all of this is GOOD for the American people? That it's moving us towards more fairness, a better life, a healthy environment, and continuing a commitment and respect of the US constitution (separation of powers, rule of law, etc)? Really?
I'll have to recheck what I wrote when I'm on my computer instead of my phone - I THINK I was replying to someone who replied to you, but I'll need the context that a bigger screen provides. If I misrepresented anything you said, then my apologies. I'll reply again when I've had the chance to review - currently dealing with a family crisis.
I will never understand why people who felt like you in all the previous terms in the last 15 years not only voted in elections, but got into fighting with others over who's to be "voted out"? While the game is played it's rigged. I don't understand how in the hell women who call themselves feminists voted for this guy over a single issue? That's just rethorical. I actually understand. It's because the disgruntled liberals of the TERF class failed on any other occasion to show any semblance of understanding the level of propaganda and brainwashing they themselves propagated to the masses because they are politically imperial and do believe the US has the right to oppress people over the world either by the army force or cultural and economic grip on the whole nations. I literally watched some of the most prolific US and UK TERFs both talk shit about China or Iran because they're propagandized to the pout that they might as well be telling us men are women (that shit is exported from the US corporate capitalism across the world).
Literally, any type of regime change operation that was done in the last 5 years only, they failed to grasp it's not helping women (Iran) and both highly visible wars (Ukraine and Israel) they failed to NOT repeat what CNN, or any other corporate media told them. It's like they can't get to a point to understand in foreign political what they very well understood in the domestic. I think women like Murphy, not her per se, will sooner than later get rewarded by what they've planted.
Then again, they might never figure this out. It is very comfortable living in the hypernormalisation period (JFC, all the influencers are now repeating the concept ad nauseam across social media) for some. I hope the money is good for this one. I truly do.
None of your comments make any sense, so it's difficult to respond to you, but I'm curious to know what exactly you mean by " I hope the money is good for this one."
This comment seems to express frustration about political contradictions and perceived hypocrisy among certain groups, especially feminists, and how they engage with both domestic and international political issues. Let me break down the key points:
1. **Frustration with voting patterns:** The commenter is baffled by people, particularly those who have been dissatisfied with political situations for years, continuing to vote in elections. The reference to fighting over who should be "voted out" suggests disillusionment with the system and a belief that the political game is rigged or pre-determined.
2. **Feminists and single-issue voting:** The commenter is particularly perplexed by women who identify as feminists supporting a particular political figure based on a single issue, implying that this vote is contrary to broader feminist values or goals. There’s an accusation that these voters are more focused on one specific issue rather than critically assessing the wider political and social implications of their vote.
3. **Critique of TERFs (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists):** The comment criticizes a subset of feminists, specifically TERFs, for failing to recognize the propaganda they have helped propagate, especially when it comes to imperialistic actions of the U.S. They’re portrayed as politically naïve or complicit in spreading harmful narratives that are exported through U.S. corporate capitalism.
4. **Double standards in foreign policy:** The commenter points out a contradiction in how some TERFs view international conflicts, specifically in Iran, Ukraine, and Israel. They suggest that these feminists fail to critically engage with mainstream media narratives, like those from CNN, and ignore the complexities of foreign politics, especially regarding the effects of U.S. intervention.
5. **Regime change operations:** There's a belief that recent U.S.-backed regime change operations, particularly in Iran, have been counterproductive, not helping women as intended, and the commenter feels these operations have been misinterpreted or oversimplified by certain feminists.
6. **The future reward for political actions:** The final part of the comment suggests that individuals like "Murphy" (likely a symbolic figure, not necessarily a specific person) will eventually be rewarded for the negative consequences they have contributed to, implying that they will face some form of retribution or consequence for their actions.
In summary, the commenter is expressing frustration with what they see as political inconsistency, hypocrisy, and a lack of critical thought among some feminists, particularly TERFs, in relation to both domestic and international political issues.
I’m certainly hopeful and glad that things appear to be moving in a positive direction. But I will believe it when I see inflation actually dealt with. Instead of pretend to deal with it by saying “Inflation is under control if it’s under 2%”.
It’s all well and good that he’s dealing with many of these more cultural problems. We need that too, but the economic situation is much more pressing.
It's interesting when people oversimplify and redirect to defend their views, without engaging in the specific issues and arguments at hand. Might you be willing to address the issues and arguments I actually address? Politics are not perfect. Much of what is happening on account of Trump's win is incredible. Does it mean "the political changes underway are for the benefit of women" across the board? I mean, what does that even mean? It could mean anything? You make these arguments to ensure you don't have to understand or change your mind...
By supporting the likes of Trump and Poilievre, you have signed onto their entire political program. You don't get to pick and choose which aspects of it you actually support. You have decided to write columns in support of a political bloc whose proponents chant "Your body, my choice", and whose policies get women killed. That is not something you would do if you actually cared about the welfare of women. Sometimes things really are that simple.
There’s still a lot of work to do but I’m thrilled Trump is my new president. I hope seeing him win emboldens Canadians to pick a new leader that is less of a smug dickhead than Trudeau. I don’t remember when your next election is but it’s soon, right? I will be rooting for common sense to prevail.❤️
Megan
Thanks
Please continue on your journey
I admire you walking through the fire!
Tusen Takk
Jon
Suspending disbelief.. PP has a long row to hoe. I hope he has the spine for it.
I hope so as well....
It would be nice to see Canada get into a better situation for sure. I might not die homeless if we do.
I couldn't afford to live there myself, that's for sure...
Just based on what is currently happening, things are heading in a good direction. At least now I won’t have to get vaccinated against CoVid if I want to escape to the US.
Polievere is going to have to be willing to piss off people with money and power the way Trump is currently to actually fix things though. Not sure he has it in him.
I don't believe the sports mindset of picking one sports team over another just for the sake of it. What matters to me are the ideology, the shared values and morals I find important in any society. George Orwell's decency of the common folk comes to mind. Anyway, love your work Meghan Murphy.
For sure. And that's exactly what I and many others *didn't* do. We aren't Republicans. We voted for the party that best represented our interests in the current climate... For me, it's about the people and I think in this case Trumps win represents the fact that the people are done being spat on and censored by elites who think they can do whatever they want and we'll just lie down and take it.
Sadly those who supported yrans activists rights will not be feeling "stupid" right now, nor that they were wrong. They will most likely be thinking Trump & the Republican party are evil and must be stopped. They won't be backing down, admitting fault or that women's rights were even under threat, because that would be to admit they were wrong.
I think there are a lot of people who went along with it all, despite knowing deep down it didn't make sense, who probably do feel stupid now. They thought they were playing "good guy," but instead they went along with the biggest joke in history.
I honestly feel like it’s too soon to tell how we Americans will react. It will be interesting to see the freak outs tomorrow about Trump’s executive orders about biological reality. I, for one, have been smiling all day long.
The man’s a compulsive liar - ironic heading 😂
If you say so!
You mean Biden, correct? I've never heard such a stream of filthy slanders and lies out of any man's mouth in history -- and I was a criminal defense attorney. I bet you I can prove right here with links far more lies by Biden than you can by Trump. Wanna play facts and truth 101?
Though I must give credit to Trudeau, a close second.... :)
Yes, start with his promise to never pardon his son Hunter. Second, promising in 2020 to not give preemptive pardons to family members.
Such an honest fella. The Biden Crime Family…ha..ha
Not a fan of Trump’s personality but his executive orders on our open borders, the insanity of gender identity which deny the reality of human sexuality, and the craziness of DEI which discriminate against whites, Asians and men in attempting to cure past discrimination against others are absolutely the correct approach to those festering problems.
...let's hope....but, as you say, be vigilant
Not a fan of Trump’s personality but his executive orders on our open borders, the insanity of gender identity which deny the reality of human sexuality, and the craziness of DEI which discriminate against whites, Asians and men in attempting to cure past discrimination against others are absolutely the correct approach to those festering problems.
The only identity politics sacred cow that is still hypocritically defended by your group of friends is the Israeli nationalism. On this matter you have failed as big as your own "detractors" because it was always about you and your group, not about principals.
I am not the only woman who followed the developments of the last 10 years and concluded this about Western Feminists: they supported, promoted and proliferated racism and xenophobia that was striking groups of people or whole nations from the same power structures in their respective countries (especially in media it shows) that they were opposing when it comes to limiting women's domestic rights.
They were dumb when it comes to decades of Israeli violence and nationalism, but would always remind me I live in the "land of brutish violent people, the war rapists and baby killers".
What can I say but watch how anti-political David Lynch, now dead, yelled at Putin in one of his mental breakdowns during COVID.
Or watch a movie Limits of Control. Or maybe be aware there's little to no use to lamentations on how corporate powers representes in Trump will save your "democracy". I expect being attacked more not less. 😎
I have no idea what you're talking about or what any of it has to do with the post in question. It feels as though you've perhaps taken a general comment you've composed and stick in various places around the internet, and stuck it here?
No it means you're (playing) dumb with that condescending, cold tone, as you usually do when you're out of your depth. But that tone is fine and dandy! It sells (to some people). I think you should have ignored me if you're not able to comprehend me. Or was this a call to make myself clear? Here it is: You're full of shit in this article and most of your political analysis overal. Bad company.
ps. When are you going to host someone who's not a Zionist on your freaking platfors? Is there a TERF in America that's not a Trump Tower in Gaza apologist? ;)
That's a hell of alotta projection there! Enjoy :)
This comment is critiquing the perceived hypocrisy and inconsistency of certain feminist groups (likely Western feminists) regarding their stance on Israeli nationalism and their broader political engagement. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
1. **Hypocrisy in defending Israeli nationalism:** The commenter argues that a specific group of people (likely Western feminists) continues to support Israeli nationalism, which they see as a form of hypocrisy. The claim is that while these people criticize other forms of nationalism or oppression, they defend Israeli nationalism despite the violence and discrimination it perpetuates.
2. **Critique of Western Feminism:** The commenter accuses Western feminists of promoting racism and xenophobia, particularly towards groups or nations that are oppressed by the same power structures they often claim to oppose (such as the patriarchy or other forms of inequality). This is seen as a failure of principles, as they are believed to overlook or justify Israeli violence while simultaneously opposing domestic oppression or inequality against women in their own countries.
3. **Double standards in perception of violence:** The commenter points out that while these feminists criticize violence in their own countries (like domestic violence or war crimes), they fail to critically engage with or acknowledge the violence perpetuated by Israel, particularly towards Palestinians. The phrase "the war rapists and baby killers" refers to how the commenter feels these feminists hypocritically label others in the context of their own countries' violence, but fail to apply the same scrutiny to Israeli actions.
4. **References to David Lynch and other media:** The mention of David Lynch and his "mental breakdown" during COVID seems to be a metaphor for the disillusionment and contradictions in political discourse. Lynch's anger towards Putin might symbolize a broader frustration with global political figures or events. The comment also references the film *Limits of Control*, possibly suggesting the need for awareness of how control and power manifest in different ways, or how the observer's perspective on these issues is limited.
5. **Critique of the idea that corporate powers will "save democracy":** There’s skepticism expressed here about the notion that figures like Trump, or corporate powers in general, will bring about positive change for democracy. The commenter seems to be challenging the belief that these power structures (which they likely view as part of the problem) will be the solution to larger political or social issues.
6. **Anticipation of backlash:** Finally, the commenter expects criticism or attacks in response to their views, indicating that their opinion on these matters might be controversial or challenging to prevailing political narratives.
In summary, the comment critiques Western feminists for defending Israeli nationalism and failing to apply the same principles of equality and anti-oppression to foreign conflicts that they advocate for domestically. It also expresses disillusionment with political structures and figures, suggesting that the true issues are more complicated than mainstream narratives suggest.
Well Trump IS evil in that he's a lying, psychopathic, selfish, narcissistic buffoon who will do whatever it takes to bring him acclaim, power and wealth - and he is these things to a degree rarely seen in politics, and that's saying something. That he is changing some policies on gender is not nearly enough - as far as I'm concerned - to make up for all the damage he will do to this country in terms of civil rights, ecological stability, fighting wealth disparity, actual women's rights, international relations, international stability, etc. He's a net negative all told. I don't agree to selling out all my other values for the sake of a single issue.
Why do you think so many people voted for him? Just because of "gender"?
Not at all, I'm just addressing your own words, and also thinking of many involved in the gender (and DEI) wars who voted for him (or supported voting for him) primarily for those reasons, and who wouldn't have for any other reasons. There are certainly a huge number of people who voted for him for other reasons.
But these aren't my words or my thoughts. They are yours.
"That he is changing some policies on gender is not nearly enough - as far as I'm concerned - to make up for all the damage he will do to this country in terms of civil rights, ecological stability, fighting wealth disparity, actual women's rights, international relations, international stability, etc."
I don't believe any of these things. I don't support Trump because of only the "gender" issue, but because of his adminstration's challenges to government censorship, because he is actually listening to the working class and seems intent on providing jobs for Americans, because he is working with people I respect like Tulsi, RFK Jr, and JD Vance, and more broadly because I, like most of America, are sick to death of the Democrats lies, elitism, manipulation, and hatred of democracy and working class people. There are many more reasons, but these are some.
Finally getting back to this (had a bunch of family matters to attend to, that have finally been dealt with).
Well, then, I'd have to conclude that we are diametrically opposed in viewpoint, if you believe Trump cares at all about ANYTHING but his personal power and wealth. Anything he does or accomplishes is merely incidental to that, or because he thinks it will improve his popularity. He has no morals or ethics to speak of. And Tulsi, RFK Jr and Vance aren't deserving of any respect at all. Witness what's going on now in the US - you still think all of this is GOOD for the American people? That it's moving us towards more fairness, a better life, a healthy environment, and continuing a commitment and respect of the US constitution (separation of powers, rule of law, etc)? Really?
Yes, I think what's happening in general is good for America, and I looooove Tulsi, Vance, RFK Jr... Alas!
I'll have to recheck what I wrote when I'm on my computer instead of my phone - I THINK I was replying to someone who replied to you, but I'll need the context that a bigger screen provides. If I misrepresented anything you said, then my apologies. I'll reply again when I've had the chance to review - currently dealing with a family crisis.
I will never understand why people who felt like you in all the previous terms in the last 15 years not only voted in elections, but got into fighting with others over who's to be "voted out"? While the game is played it's rigged. I don't understand how in the hell women who call themselves feminists voted for this guy over a single issue? That's just rethorical. I actually understand. It's because the disgruntled liberals of the TERF class failed on any other occasion to show any semblance of understanding the level of propaganda and brainwashing they themselves propagated to the masses because they are politically imperial and do believe the US has the right to oppress people over the world either by the army force or cultural and economic grip on the whole nations. I literally watched some of the most prolific US and UK TERFs both talk shit about China or Iran because they're propagandized to the pout that they might as well be telling us men are women (that shit is exported from the US corporate capitalism across the world).
Literally, any type of regime change operation that was done in the last 5 years only, they failed to grasp it's not helping women (Iran) and both highly visible wars (Ukraine and Israel) they failed to NOT repeat what CNN, or any other corporate media told them. It's like they can't get to a point to understand in foreign political what they very well understood in the domestic. I think women like Murphy, not her per se, will sooner than later get rewarded by what they've planted.
Then again, they might never figure this out. It is very comfortable living in the hypernormalisation period (JFC, all the influencers are now repeating the concept ad nauseam across social media) for some. I hope the money is good for this one. I truly do.
None of your comments make any sense, so it's difficult to respond to you, but I'm curious to know what exactly you mean by " I hope the money is good for this one."
This comment seems to express frustration about political contradictions and perceived hypocrisy among certain groups, especially feminists, and how they engage with both domestic and international political issues. Let me break down the key points:
1. **Frustration with voting patterns:** The commenter is baffled by people, particularly those who have been dissatisfied with political situations for years, continuing to vote in elections. The reference to fighting over who should be "voted out" suggests disillusionment with the system and a belief that the political game is rigged or pre-determined.
2. **Feminists and single-issue voting:** The commenter is particularly perplexed by women who identify as feminists supporting a particular political figure based on a single issue, implying that this vote is contrary to broader feminist values or goals. There’s an accusation that these voters are more focused on one specific issue rather than critically assessing the wider political and social implications of their vote.
3. **Critique of TERFs (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists):** The comment criticizes a subset of feminists, specifically TERFs, for failing to recognize the propaganda they have helped propagate, especially when it comes to imperialistic actions of the U.S. They’re portrayed as politically naïve or complicit in spreading harmful narratives that are exported through U.S. corporate capitalism.
4. **Double standards in foreign policy:** The commenter points out a contradiction in how some TERFs view international conflicts, specifically in Iran, Ukraine, and Israel. They suggest that these feminists fail to critically engage with mainstream media narratives, like those from CNN, and ignore the complexities of foreign politics, especially regarding the effects of U.S. intervention.
5. **Regime change operations:** There's a belief that recent U.S.-backed regime change operations, particularly in Iran, have been counterproductive, not helping women as intended, and the commenter feels these operations have been misinterpreted or oversimplified by certain feminists.
6. **The future reward for political actions:** The final part of the comment suggests that individuals like "Murphy" (likely a symbolic figure, not necessarily a specific person) will eventually be rewarded for the negative consequences they have contributed to, implying that they will face some form of retribution or consequence for their actions.
In summary, the commenter is expressing frustration with what they see as political inconsistency, hypocrisy, and a lack of critical thought among some feminists, particularly TERFs, in relation to both domestic and international political issues.
I’m certainly hopeful and glad that things appear to be moving in a positive direction. But I will believe it when I see inflation actually dealt with. Instead of pretend to deal with it by saying “Inflation is under control if it’s under 2%”.
It’s all well and good that he’s dealing with many of these more cultural problems. We need that too, but the economic situation is much more pressing.
How 'bout those abortion rights, though?
Can you be more specific?
You think the political changes underway are for the benefit of women. Amber Nicole Thurman would beg to differ, if she was still alive.
It's interesting when people oversimplify and redirect to defend their views, without engaging in the specific issues and arguments at hand. Might you be willing to address the issues and arguments I actually address? Politics are not perfect. Much of what is happening on account of Trump's win is incredible. Does it mean "the political changes underway are for the benefit of women" across the board? I mean, what does that even mean? It could mean anything? You make these arguments to ensure you don't have to understand or change your mind...
By supporting the likes of Trump and Poilievre, you have signed onto their entire political program. You don't get to pick and choose which aspects of it you actually support. You have decided to write columns in support of a political bloc whose proponents chant "Your body, my choice", and whose policies get women killed. That is not something you would do if you actually cared about the welfare of women. Sometimes things really are that simple.
Great post, but what are your thoughts on Bernier, whose platform most closely aligns with what you appear to hold dear. I recently wrote a piece on him here: https://matthewtrenholm.substack.com/p/is-maxime-bernier-the-leader-canada?r=22howz
I like him! It's just that his party doesn't have a chance of winning, so Poilievre's Conservatives are the only chance we've got :(