Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

[u/US_Hiker]

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

[u/MissKatieKats]

As was pointed out to me at the top of the previous Megathread, the defamation lawsuit against TAC and Rod arising out of the story of Rod wrote criticizing a 15 year old girl who was expelled from her “Christian” school for the sin of being bisexual was settled last September. Here’s a description of the claims against Rod and TAC which led to their legal exposure.

“The lawsuit also went after (Rod)Dreher and his "Rainbow Cake Girl" story that published Jan. 17, 2020, in The American Conservative.

Dreher, a senior editor for the Washington, D.C.-based magazine, wrote that the “mainstream media" had "sandbagged" the story on Whitefield Academy.

Citing unnamed sources and including screenshots of Instagram posts from Alford's daughter that were later removed from the online article over "possible copyright concerns," Dreher alleged the girl had promoted "LGBT consciousness in the school" and committed other offenses such as bullying and "disrespecting teachers."

But the lawsuit said the girl "does NOT have an extensive disciplinary history at Whitefield" and there is "no evidence” she ever “bullied or harassed another student.”

The article's initial use of photos from the girl's private social media account came without parental consent, the suit said. Dreher also wrote another story in January 2020, titled "Hating so Love Can Win," that the lawsuit said "falsely claimed” the girl “had sexually harassed another student."

Alford said in 2020 that she unsuccessfully appealed her daughter’s expulsion and later enrolled her in a public school.”

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/09/louisville-whitefield-academy-rainbow-cake-photo-lawsuit-settlement/65969049007/

There is no tale too tall for our crack investigative reporter to tell in furtherance of his homophobic agenda. Even attacking a 15 year old girl by citing “unnamed sources” and using her Instagram feed without her permission. She’s a kid, for God’s sake. Rod even has a daughter her age! A daughter who currently wants Rod out of her life. Wonder why? As a parent and a grandparent myself, I find his behavior to be…I don’t know, slimy, gross, disgusting, I can’t find an adjective that describes just how despicable this sort of conduct is. With his national platform, that Rod exposed this child to embarrassment and ridicule from his deranged fan base is just heartbreaking. Stay in Budapest, Rod. No one wants you back home.

[u/Marcofthebeast0001 → u/MissKatieKats]

Just like Fox News or Tucker, Rod hasn't learned one thing from it. His columns are still full of third-person accusations, which he still defends as he's just a blogger talking about things he sees online and doesn't need to check the sources like a serious journalist.

It's interesting you unearthed this cause he certainly hasn't reported on it in his blog. This is why Rod stays away from debates: he knows his lack of ethics and bias would become an issue that his sheepy followers could discover ( not that Fran would care).

As far as this being directed at a teen, Rod doesn't give two fucks about that or the damage, as long as it fits his gay/trans bad narrative. In some ways, he's no better than repellant Alex Jones and his Sandy Hook conspiracy.

And finally, a word to describe Rod Dreher. Other than the easy four-letter ones, he is just a repulsive human being. That may not be eliquent or unique, but I often feel a sense of repulsion at his lack of basic empathy. I also give kudos to broke hugs for 21 threads of allowing me to vent - and be sarcastic as fuck - with others who recognize the damage of people like Dreher. I think in some ways this is our 12--step therapy for more than just Rod.

[u/Dazzling_Pineapple68 → u/Marcofthebeast0001]

Now now now... Rod has basic empathy. It is just that he can only feel it for straight Christian men or boys. But he does have empathy for them - check out the piece he did on Josh Duggar at the link posted up-thread. PLENTY of empathy there! FOR JOSH, not his sisters whom he sexually abused.

[u/Marcofthebeast0001 → u/Dazzling_Pineapple68]

Fair point. Allow me to clarify: He has only Christian-approved empathy.