Women Won’t Wheesht The most joyful thing to report from last week is surely the amazing show of feminist strength at #WomenWontWheeshTInThePark in Glasgow on Tuesday. A wonderful coming together of women, not only from all over Scotland but from far and wide, to support the courageous Marion Millar and to stand up for women’s rights.
I saw that Joyce's book is selling well in the 'law' section of the Amazon - you have got to think this is a must-read for anyone giving legal advice to corporate clients. These corporates are lazy in their race for diversity and inclusion, why do they fly all the queer ideology flags rather than sponsoring teachers or schools? They need to do more ground-up work, not just easy tickbox willy waving.
Sianrose, this might amuse you. Around 4 years ago I emailed my MP about the Self ID bill (then about to have its second reading). I got a really snotty reply from some jumped-up 12 year old wet behind the ears graduate in her office who virtually called me a bigot and completely dismissed all of my concerns. Obviously, I was livid and went marching straight into my MP's next surgery to complain about this appalling response! Yon fella wasn't quite so clever when forced to apologise for his shitty behaviour! But he did then sit glaring at me like a sulky child for the rest of the meeting while I put ALL of the evidence / information in front of his boss to explain why self ID is disastrous for women. Anyway, it seems he still works for my MP. So I sponsored two copies of Helen Joyce's book to be sent her office... one for her and one for him! 😂
I’m so incredibly proud of everyone who went to Scotland. Their names will be remembered in history long after man at bus stop has finally got over his haberdashery phobia.
It must have been a very moving and wonderful day in Glasgow, albeit in the shadow of that disgusting court case.
Baroness Jenkins did something no politician these days ever does, ie, admit she was wrong about self-ID. Fair play to her. This really is very good news. Apparently she changed her view after listening to a Chopper's Politics podcast last week. I'm assuming it's the one on wokery where a sensible point is made on how young people who view themselves as far more tolerant than the older generation are in fact very intolerant of any dissenting opinion and are first to silence anyone who disagrees with them. Even if I'm wrong, the first third is terrific here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1A3HRvteBk&ab_channel=TheTelegraph
This was interesting, but the American pollster referred to the 1960s as a time when people didn't shut out other opinions. I think he's a good deal younger than I am, so my perceptions of the 1960s come from actual experience and not a BBC documentary. First, many people did shut out others' opinions and said vicious things about antiwar protesters, young people, black people, etc, including many who thought you couldn't shoot too many of the latter. Second, there was a seemingly contrasting ideology which said that ALL opinions and beliefs have value. I believe wokery comes out of that contrasting ideology, which then morphed into ANY ideology that said it was against discrimination was valuable. This is how transactivism has managed to get not-very-bright liberals on board, the people who say that EVERY belief has value (they get a little confused if you bring up slavery, apartheid, Nazism, etc). Radical feminist beliefs don't have value because we want to discriminate against and murder transpeople (I know we don't, but this is what candy-assed liberals think). I do think the pollster has it right when he says people don't want to discuss their disagreements. The only people I refuse to discuss differences with either 1) patronize me, usually due to class differences, or 2) want to simply shout at me and I am not permitted to express myself. And discussions just like sexual relations are something we may choose to indulge in or not.
Good points. I think the difference is that people who tried to silence others in the 60s never thought they were compassionate liberals (in fact, they openly disliked 'liberal' opinions) but now those who refuse to listen to commonsense think that we're the bigots. Although the result may be the same, it's going to take a lot of hard work to tell someone that our concern over the cancellation of the rights of women does not make us right wing racists.
I saw that Joyce's book is selling well in the 'law' section of the Amazon - you have got to think this is a must-read for anyone giving legal advice to corporate clients. These corporates are lazy in their race for diversity and inclusion, why do they fly all the queer ideology flags rather than sponsoring teachers or schools? They need to do more ground-up work, not just easy tickbox willy waving.
Yes, I think it made the top of bestseller list in the Law section. Great news!
1. Also meant to say as always thank you JL! A very good good news week!
2. And very incredibly awesome that Helen Joyce's book is climbing up the best-sellers list!
3. Even better that everyone made a huge effort in Glasgow - glad the sun was shining. Brilliant effort.
"Sex Matters have set up a brilliant scheme whereby we can ensure those in positions of power and influence receive a copy."
That's the way to do it...get the message out.
Sianrose, this might amuse you. Around 4 years ago I emailed my MP about the Self ID bill (then about to have its second reading). I got a really snotty reply from some jumped-up 12 year old wet behind the ears graduate in her office who virtually called me a bigot and completely dismissed all of my concerns. Obviously, I was livid and went marching straight into my MP's next surgery to complain about this appalling response! Yon fella wasn't quite so clever when forced to apologise for his shitty behaviour! But he did then sit glaring at me like a sulky child for the rest of the meeting while I put ALL of the evidence / information in front of his boss to explain why self ID is disastrous for women. Anyway, it seems he still works for my MP. So I sponsored two copies of Helen Joyce's book to be sent her office... one for her and one for him! 😂
legend!!
Haha good one!
haha
Thank you for these good news supplements. Just as I’m feeling the battle is useless, I read one of these and feel hope that common sense can prevail.
It will, Kathy. We are winning!
I’m so incredibly proud of everyone who went to Scotland. Their names will be remembered in history long after man at bus stop has finally got over his haberdashery phobia.
It must have been a very moving and wonderful day in Glasgow, albeit in the shadow of that disgusting court case.
Baroness Jenkins did something no politician these days ever does, ie, admit she was wrong about self-ID. Fair play to her. This really is very good news. Apparently she changed her view after listening to a Chopper's Politics podcast last week. I'm assuming it's the one on wokery where a sensible point is made on how young people who view themselves as far more tolerant than the older generation are in fact very intolerant of any dissenting opinion and are first to silence anyone who disagrees with them. Even if I'm wrong, the first third is terrific here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1A3HRvteBk&ab_channel=TheTelegraph
This was interesting, but the American pollster referred to the 1960s as a time when people didn't shut out other opinions. I think he's a good deal younger than I am, so my perceptions of the 1960s come from actual experience and not a BBC documentary. First, many people did shut out others' opinions and said vicious things about antiwar protesters, young people, black people, etc, including many who thought you couldn't shoot too many of the latter. Second, there was a seemingly contrasting ideology which said that ALL opinions and beliefs have value. I believe wokery comes out of that contrasting ideology, which then morphed into ANY ideology that said it was against discrimination was valuable. This is how transactivism has managed to get not-very-bright liberals on board, the people who say that EVERY belief has value (they get a little confused if you bring up slavery, apartheid, Nazism, etc). Radical feminist beliefs don't have value because we want to discriminate against and murder transpeople (I know we don't, but this is what candy-assed liberals think). I do think the pollster has it right when he says people don't want to discuss their disagreements. The only people I refuse to discuss differences with either 1) patronize me, usually due to class differences, or 2) want to simply shout at me and I am not permitted to express myself. And discussions just like sexual relations are something we may choose to indulge in or not.
Good points. I think the difference is that people who tried to silence others in the 60s never thought they were compassionate liberals (in fact, they openly disliked 'liberal' opinions) but now those who refuse to listen to commonsense think that we're the bigots. Although the result may be the same, it's going to take a lot of hard work to tell someone that our concern over the cancellation of the rights of women does not make us right wing racists.
Love these good news batches! Wooo!
I'm so glad! x
I tells ya, they keep us going! xx
That's so good to hear! Important to keep in mind that we ARE winning!
Thank you for the Good News Supplements. They're so needed. And thank you to everyone who speaks up -- you're true heroes.
Thank you!
hehe yes a good one to watch ... you could show that to children.
And Finally…
JK ROWLING AND THE VERY NICE WOMEN!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWqF71akofU&ab_channel=TheStateMedia
Thanks so much for that! Lots of laughs!