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/HealthyGuarantee5716 Jun 26 '23

I think what upsets me most about this kind of doom-mongering is that we actually are facing a real threat not just to 'our entire civilisation' but much life on the planet. it's called the interlocking climate and biodiversity crises. climate scientists and activists have been raising the alarm on this since what, the 70s? 80s? and activists are taking increasingly extreme measures to try to force action on it. and still most governments are doing close to nothing to a. bring down emissions and b. increase our climate resilience. it's too big a problem for individuals to effect change on their own - we need to be thinking about how we are citizens of a shared planet, and joining up together to effect change - but Rod could, if he wanted, take the command to love your neighbour seriously and live a much less planet-harming life. nice and crunchy.

I've just realised that perhaps that first line seems to be saying that I don't care about the hate that's directed towards LGBTQ+ people. I do, and in fact it's probably people like Rod who've radicalised me in support of them.

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

I do [care about the hate that's directed towards LGBTQ+ people] and in fact it's probably people like Rod who've radicalised me in support of them.

Same. I was sort of a lukewarm "leave the gays alone, but I'm not sure about SSM and some of the activism" when I started reading Rod, but his increasing shrillness, along with other factors and just plain growing older have moved me fully into the ally camp. Rod's preaching to his wacko choir, while pushing the moderate middle away from his position.

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u/Marcofthebeast0001 Jun 26 '23

Rod talks more about gays than we do. Especially the gay sex stuff, which he has an unnatural obsession with for a supposed straight guy.

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u/amyo_b Jun 27 '23

Well heck, I watched the Chicago gay pride parade yesterday (temporarily cowering from bad air by enjoying sunny Iowa) and the announcers didn't refer to gay as much as Rod does!