Brian Iverson

I simply don’t understand how JP could be considered liberal (socially) in any way considering his misogyny, family-values, christian-values, homophobia, transphobia, disinterest in the problems of marginalised people and his admiration for some far-right figures.

Simon could you give a loose definition of what being a liberal is (socially)? I am…[Read more]

It’s a culture war, and he’s spearheading one particular aspect of one side.  Wars are messy.

That sounds a little bit like you’re excusing the use of pointless bigotry, racism, transphobia along with manipulation, lies and deceit in the aim of defending your own ideology. Does the fact that a problem is messy ever justify any of this?

Maybe he c…

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Both sides feel they’re under attack, or in a war.  This is unfortunate.

Transgender people have been and still are, objectively under attack. This isn’t a feeling. They are.

JP feels under attack in the same way white people in segregated southern states felt under attack when they were forced to, at least under the law, treat black people wi…[Read more]

Enco,

Mixed systems (capitalism and socialism) countries…basically every western country except the US…recognise the need for free markets, incentives to produce and innovate, generate wealth and growth. Only countries with very special circumstances (like small countries with vast amounts of valuable resources) can see growth or wealth…[Read more]

So, it’s no wonder if there is hostility involved.

I’m not sure what your point is Simon. Are you referring to the hostility coming from trans-gender people who are fighting to have the equality they deserve according to the charter of rights and freedoms recognised under the law…or are you referring to the hostility coming from a person a…[Read more]

+1 Kristina

Enco I starting tuning out after the third overgeneralization and misdirection you made in your reply. I’m not interested in discussing a topic with someone whose preconceived ideas cannot be changed under any circumstances and keeps repeating the same lines after reasonable critique. Whatever. You win. Woke people are awful humourless tyrannical…[Read more]

I don’t see how, in any way, shape or form.  He’s specifically against totalitarianism.  That’s why he speaks out in favour of free speech.

Simon…all sorts of people speak out in favour of free speech. Across the political spectrum. It isn’t outstandingly admirable. You shouldn’t get credit for doing something you should be doing anyways. Defe…[Read more]

JP isn’t one of these people who rail against transgender rights, to my knowledge.

Then you haven’t read or watched much by JP. Which makes it even more shocking that you love this guy.

These lost boys should try to find out what it is that women actually want, and give it to them, instead of, perhaps, attempting to continue to control them. That has to be one of JP’s messages.

Another clear example of JP’s muddled contradictory messages then. Because he clearly stands by traditional gender roles, traditional marriage (is not a f…[Read more]

For example since a woman deserves equal pay she should no longer expect a man to make significantly more money than her.

In fact, I had a female friend who made more money than her boyfriend and was dreading the day they moved in when she would have to reveal just how high her was salary to him. Despite being a progressive guy she was worried it…[Read more]

But the thing is Simon he blabs on about free speech but then he sensors shit he doesn’t like on his websites and online platforms. He cares so much about free speech and yet applauds world leaders who have diminished free speech in their countries like Hungary and Russia. He talks about the value of speaking your mind but has sued people for…[Read more]