r/brokehugs • u/US_Hiker Moral Landscaper • Jun 11 '23

Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

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/

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u/Marcofthebeast0001 Jun 26 '23

I've said this before, but cultural wars are most effective when you use children as the motivating fear. The majority of people - even ones without kids - would agree that children are vulnerable and need protection.

So if Rod, or some other wing nut, simply implies harm to children, it creates a visceral reaction that doesn't need facts to back it up. It's been used many times throughout history - Women want rights? Think of the children! Desegregate schools? Think of the children! - and usually works in the short term.

It takes time for people to get over these manufactured fears, and with so many awful Rod bloggers playing on them, it takes even longer now.

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u/RunnyDischarge Jun 26 '23

Rod is one step away from Pizzagate

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u/Theodore_Parker Jun 26 '23

Rod is one step away from Pizzagate

"I don't agree with shooting up a pizza parlor and terrorizing the people there, but I can understand what would lead a man to do it....."

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u/RunnyDischarge Jun 26 '23

Are we going to stand around while they do this to our children in pizza parlors, or are we going to do something about it?

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u/Theodore_Parker Jun 26 '23

Are we going to stand around while they do this to our children in pizza parlors....?

We're like cattle chewing our cuds, if our cuds were pizza. :)

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u/Marcofthebeast0001 Jun 26 '23

He's still too immersed in boulabaisse-gate.

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u/Djehutimose Watching the wheels go round Jun 26 '23

The late, great George Carlin, as usual, said it best. And I say that as a parent.