I was married to a sociopath with multiple behavior disorders, warning people that the insane seem normal most of the time, then they do things that only an insane person would do, that’s how you know they’re insane. Average people cannot comprehend this, they think insane people and are always insane like people who think they are animals, most are very good at keeping it a secret until they can’t.
Yes, your experience shows you what others deny. I think the truly scary point in a society is where the insane do not have to disguise what they are, but profit it by it, whilst it is the sane who must hide who they are, for fear of legal consequences. That’s where we are today.
Great article, Daniel. While Chris Rufo did in fact write the article you mention, the person who first identified that we are living in a Cluster B society was Josh Slocum on the Disaffected Podcast, the first few episodes or so I highly recommend.
Hi Ed, thanks very much and thank you as well for the additional info, I didn’t know the original source. The article I referenced is excellent but it’s good to know the earlier origin. Thank you.
It might also be worth noting that the encouragement comes from the idea that breaking down these social barriers and thinking outside the box is always positive. I believe some of us recognize the fact that they're breaking down the wrong barriers. Barriers that are useful and needed. Barriers that when broken, like indulging the insane, do more harm than good.
I see you have offered an asinine comment on my article then pre-emptively blocked me. I shall have to return the favour of at least the second of those actions 😂
I have come to the conclusion that the madness out there is going to have to burn itself out somehow because the insane aren't about to start listening to the sane. The peoples of the western world are being manipulated in ways that the majority seem unable to see or comprehend or believe. Did the lunatics stay in charge of the asylum or was order restored?
Interestingly, historical periods are reactions to previous historical periods in many ways. The prim and prudish Victorians covered up table legs in an over-reaction to Georgians not covering up anything. The 1920s was a time of mad dancing and bobbed hair in response to the War. The 1960s permissive society was sticking it to the war generation.
Sort of.
So I've been waiting for a reaction to the permissive society and the only thing I can see is the nasty new Puritans who get upset if you say a rude word to them. So, where are the adults who can put the insane back in the asylums?
I think your point is somewhat weakened by the fact that your criticism meanders a lot more than my article does. If you disagree with the points, say so concisely. If you had a valid criticism of the style I would take that on board, however I have been writing a long time and know exactly what I am doing.
To be honest I think your main criticism is that I’ve been mean to the Olympic boxer, but you circle around before getting to that point. Quite amusing really. And it’s clear from your final comments that because I take a different stance on gender identity issues than you, you want to tell other people not to read my work. Well, you aren’t obliged to either. Again, if your criticism was expressed more honestly I’d react to it with more respect.
BRILLIANT! This should be published more widely. How about by the Spectator?
Thanks Caroline. I don’t have any contacts there unfortunately. The Spectator did publish a piece of mine once, but that was years ago.
I was married to a sociopath with multiple behavior disorders, warning people that the insane seem normal most of the time, then they do things that only an insane person would do, that’s how you know they’re insane. Average people cannot comprehend this, they think insane people and are always insane like people who think they are animals, most are very good at keeping it a secret until they can’t.
Yes, your experience shows you what others deny. I think the truly scary point in a society is where the insane do not have to disguise what they are, but profit it by it, whilst it is the sane who must hide who they are, for fear of legal consequences. That’s where we are today.
Great article, Daniel. While Chris Rufo did in fact write the article you mention, the person who first identified that we are living in a Cluster B society was Josh Slocum on the Disaffected Podcast, the first few episodes or so I highly recommend.
Hi Ed, thanks very much and thank you as well for the additional info, I didn’t know the original source. The article I referenced is excellent but it’s good to know the earlier origin. Thank you.
It might also be worth noting that the encouragement comes from the idea that breaking down these social barriers and thinking outside the box is always positive. I believe some of us recognize the fact that they're breaking down the wrong barriers. Barriers that are useful and needed. Barriers that when broken, like indulging the insane, do more harm than good.
Yes very true, that’s one of the modern truisms that does huge damage.
Brilliant. Let it not be said that the study of literature is a “useless,” dilettantish pursuit.
Thanks very much. 😀
No it’s about the stupidity of the proletariat class. Thanks for your contribution. I’m sorry I’m fresh outta ribbons…..
Ho Lee Phuk
I see you have offered an asinine comment on my article then pre-emptively blocked me. I shall have to return the favour of at least the second of those actions 😂
Absolutely marvellous and so very true. I hope to see you tomorrow. I promise I won’t lick my arse at the table.
I have come to the conclusion that the madness out there is going to have to burn itself out somehow because the insane aren't about to start listening to the sane. The peoples of the western world are being manipulated in ways that the majority seem unable to see or comprehend or believe. Did the lunatics stay in charge of the asylum or was order restored?
Interestingly, historical periods are reactions to previous historical periods in many ways. The prim and prudish Victorians covered up table legs in an over-reaction to Georgians not covering up anything. The 1920s was a time of mad dancing and bobbed hair in response to the War. The 1960s permissive society was sticking it to the war generation.
Sort of.
So I've been waiting for a reaction to the permissive society and the only thing I can see is the nasty new Puritans who get upset if you say a rude word to them. So, where are the adults who can put the insane back in the asylums?
I think your point is somewhat weakened by the fact that your criticism meanders a lot more than my article does. If you disagree with the points, say so concisely. If you had a valid criticism of the style I would take that on board, however I have been writing a long time and know exactly what I am doing.
To be honest I think your main criticism is that I’ve been mean to the Olympic boxer, but you circle around before getting to that point. Quite amusing really. And it’s clear from your final comments that because I take a different stance on gender identity issues than you, you want to tell other people not to read my work. Well, you aren’t obliged to either. Again, if your criticism was expressed more honestly I’d react to it with more respect.