"I would argue that maleness and whiteness are commodities in decline. And while those of us who are not male or white have enjoyed some benefits from their decline, the sort of violence and murder that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary will continue to occur if we do not find a way to carry them along with us in our successes rather than leaving them behind."
How dare you cheapen these terrible circumstances to score political points when we know they support my side?
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December 22, 2012
December 21, 2012
"The National Rifle Association on Friday called for schools to be protected by armed guards as the best way to protect children from gun violence."
— Of course they did. N.R.A. Calls for Armed Guards at Schools - NYTimes.com
December 21, 2012
"Chillingly, his favourite video game was said to be a shockingly violent fantasy war game called Dynasty Warriors which is thought to have given him inspiration to act on his darkest thoughts."
— In Dynasty Warrior, you play one of many ancient Chinese warriors with oversized swords. Killer Adam Lanza ‘obsessed’ with violent video games | World | Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express
July 23, 2011
"This is a sobering reminder for those who think it’s too expensive to wage a war against jihadists."
July 22, 2011
"Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. and the outgoing chairperson of the National Governors Association say new-age threats and the terrorist attacks in Norway demonstrate the need for increased vigilance at the border and for perimeter security."
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“A strong, national Conservative majority.”
July 22, 2011
"Canada’s defence minister, Peter MacKay, said the attacks prove “the world is still a volatile place and … we have to remain vigilant in Canada and express our solidarity with the Norwegians.”"
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For those who don’t follow Canadian politics closely, the last election featured a Conservative campaign that focused on the seas of trouble lapping at our shores. That in an “uncertain world” we needed “a strong Conservative National Majority government”.
They won the election.
Oslo attacks highlight Canadian vulnerability: Security expert | World | News | Toronto Sun
February 16, 2011
"Here’s what you do say when something like this happens. Like countless women around the world, Lara Logan was attacked in the line of duty. She was assaulted doing her job. It was a crime of unspeakable violence. And your opinion of how she does that job, the religion her assailants share with a few million other people, or the color of her hair has nothing to do with it."
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We declare Mary Elizabeth Williams to be on our side.
What not to say about Lara Logan - Media Criticism - Salon.com
February 16, 2011
"There is no more “pure” rape than men getting together and encouraging each other to prove this perverse, patriarchal definition of manhood by hurting and dominating a woman. And that’s why rapes escalate in times of conflict, because in the frenzy of men trying to get power over each other, women are objects to act out those power games. Ironically, this political understanding puts the rape of Lara Logan in context."
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In case you forgot that this was not a blog for chronicling the insane ideas of others but rather a record of an unfortunate tendency to declare knowledge of the context and motivations of people within hours of that thing happening with only the fewest of facts to hand.
February 16, 2011
"So sad, too bad, Lara. No one told her to go there. She knew the risks. And she should have known what Islam is all about. … This never happened to her or any other mainstream media reporter when Mubarak was allowed to treat his country of savages in the only way they can be controlled."
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We’re not sure how much we’ll be able to stomach chronicling the inevitably unbelievably idiotic reactions to Lara Logan’s assault. We may not have to. Debbie Schlussel has penned the ultimate pan-offensive screed, published it and updated the post to clarify that, yes, she really meant that.
All other insanely racist or sexist reactions have been made redundant. Sorry pundits, better luck next time.
How Muslims Celebrate Victory: Egypt’s “Peaceful, Moderate, Democratic” Protesters
February 4, 2011
"Only Americans watch millions of ordinary Egyptians rise up in a revolution & then debate which American was responsible for it."
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We’re declaring Anil Dash to be On Our Side.
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