There are very few you think can be called a "Man" in the world, it seems. — Ciceronianus
I made a list of what traits one should have to be able to call himself a Man. — stoicHoneyBadger
If it's about all manliness, its one thing to have the warrior, creative heart of a masculine hero (that's cool enough don't get me wrong) but its another thing to be willing to forgo the dignity and glory that comes with being a warrior, and just kind be there and do stupid chores with your dorky friends or annoying family instead. Depends on what's actually more needed I guess.
Also! You never mention love. Yeah, I think that's my problem. Love is a very notable omission. — SatmBopd
The fact that you are so sure you do is just patriarchy at work.
— Possibility
And what's wrong with that? — stoicHoneyBadger
I do not see decadence, i.e. loosing standards, as a positive thing, rather as a potentially deadly illness of a civilization.
Of course girls need to have a good character, etc., but in general traits see as positive in a man and in a woman are very different. — stoicHoneyBadger
I'm from eastern Europe and what I see going on in US, Canada, UK, etc. is perceived not as progress, but as madness. So we clearly have no desire to join this lunacy, we'd better stay with Poland, the Czech republic, Ukraine, etc.
It seems that civilizations go the same life cycle as people. First you are an infant, than a confused teenager, at some point you become a productive adult, but than inevitably turn senile and die. So all this 'gender neutral' stuff is as progressive as a progressing dementia. ;) — stoicHoneyBadger
My country elected Trump as its leader several years ago so yeah, something’s rotten in Denmark, but it ain’t dementia. When I look at history though, I’m left wondering at what point there existed “a productive adult.” — praxis
Sounds like you’re stuck in the 19th century, to me. Time to re-evaluate your axioms. — Possibility
So America was a productive adult only a couple of years ago. :lol: — praxis
I think you are just looking at the world through some feminist lens, trying to find things to feel offended about. — stoicHoneyBadger
Probably its most productive times were somewhere in 50-60s. Now it seems to be in a slow, yet steady decline. — stoicHoneyBadger
Gas prices were low, no wars, — stoicHoneyBadger
How exactly did Biden single handedly raise gas prices across the globe, if that's what you're suggesting? And no wars during the Trump administration??? — praxis
I'm from eastern Europe and what I see going on in US, Canada, UK, etc. is perceived not as progress, but as madness. So we clearly have no desire to join this lunacy, we'd better stay with Poland, the Czech republic, Ukraine, etc. — stoicHoneyBadger
You have the singular misfortune of "living during interesting times", as the proverbial Chinese curse goes. Best wishes to your family; I hope everything works out well for you, — Bitter Crank
By blocking the construction of the keystone pipeline and revoking numerous off and on shore and drilling permits. Lower supply = higher price. — stoicHoneyBadger
What wars did Trump start or encourage? — stoicHoneyBadger
That Trump did not start any wars and did not betray any allies. — stoicHoneyBadger
Compare the prices during Trump and Biden. — stoicHoneyBadger
That Trump did not start any wars and did not betray any allies. — stoicHoneyBadger
Trump was too busy betraying the American people. — Bitter Crank
By blocking the construction of the keystone pipeline and revoking numerous off and on shore and drilling permits. Lower supply = higher price. — stoicHoneyBadger
Could you be more specific here? As I see it, his only fault was that he underestimated the enemy. He had 4 years in office and instead of ensuring his loyal people are places in positions of power, he kept calling each other names with some cnn journalist. — stoicHoneyBadger
Could you be more specific here? — stoicHoneyBadger
As I said, it is an ideal to strive for. Like Christians want to be like Jesus, but it doesn't mean any of them would really get there. — stoicHoneyBadger
Well, genders clearly have their differences, such as you wouldn't want to take your daughter to boxing and weightlifting. :)
Of course. Boys would benefit from boxing & weightlifting. Girls certainly not so much. :) so probably swimming or jiujitsu would do better. — stoicHoneyBadger
Be willing to increase awareness over ignorance, connection over isolation and collaboration over exclusion, at every opportunity. — Possibility
I guess it is very situation dependent and probably should be goal orientated. i.e. you don't want to include random people just for the sake of it. — stoicHoneyBadger
Not sure being overly fearful is a good idea, thought... — stoicHoneyBadger
Why would you use such a derogatory term towards women? — stoicHoneyBadger
Do you let your kid wear pink clothes if he wants to? — Sir2u
Of course not. — stoicHoneyBadger
That's how my parents raised me, to be honest not the best approach, as it takes time to figure things out. — stoicHoneyBadger
Like understanding that you need boxing and starting to learn it when you're almost 40 is harder, than when you're 10. ) — stoicHoneyBadger
I am sure I can answer for most men. If you prefer dudes, or at least girls that look like dudes, well, that's up to you. — stoicHoneyBadger
I would say that the merits of boxing is
1. not being afraid of a physical altercation.
2. in case of such, being able to knock out your opponent and the confidence that comes with it. — stoicHoneyBadger
1. The Mind: A person must be rational (IQ) — Agent Smith
1. PQ: How your physical wellness measures up to a person of your age in peak form. — Agent Smith
Actually she did do some, as well as karate. Why should that be a boy only sport? — Sir2u
So it is alright for the freaking idiots to climb high buildings to take selfies? To be fearful of danger does not mean to just run away from it, but to take precautions when in dangerous situations. And not do stupid things for fun. — Sir2u
That is the way a lot of people see girls, they should not do the things that boys do, they should stay home and have kids. Just the attitude you are showing. — Sir2u
But why not? Is it because of your beliefs about the world or is there another reason. Pink is a color, like so many others, why should a person that wants to wear pink clothes not be allowed to? I have several pink shirts, do you think it makes me less of a man? — Sir2u
You come from a country that has long suffered from the myth of male dominance and by teaching your kids these ideas you are doing at least two very bad things.
1. perpetuating stupidity and the concept of male dominance
2. setting life long limits on the range of reasoning and adaptability for the kids — Sir2u
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