[March 18, 2021] In America, there is a crisis brewing, and it is not about immigration, racism/sexism, or social injustice. This crisis has to do with the American male. On average, he is flabby, cowardly, cynical, effete, and dumb; and women see men as wretchedly pathetic. It is no wonder so many women are avoiding marriage.
A solution to the manhood problem begins first with recognizing the problem.
The United States possesses the most powerful military and economy in the history of the world. There is no peer. However, our nation’s over-protected young boys are becoming mentally and physically weak, leaving us with a crisis of masculinity. This problem has led to social ills that imperil our national security, economic vitality, and moral standing – reflected in a steep decline in our societal foundation, the two-parent family.
One indicator of this decline comes directly from the U.S. Department of Defense. Nearly three out of four men do not meet the minimum qualifications to enter our military. The top reasons? Most men are either seriously overweight, lack the basic ability to read and write, or in serious trouble with the law (mostly drug use and abuse).
This crisis is a security concern that puts us in danger from emerging terror states and traditional adversaries like China and Russia. These threats are real and growing. Denying they exist is a popular way of sticking your head in the sand while madmen are standing around ready to do us harm.
Boys are starting to act more like girls, and those boys are rewarded for doing so. Yet, some social observers deny there is a manhood problem at all. As our society changes, they will say that we should reject rather than perpetuate cultural notions of masculinity and femininity that imprison us. I reject such a notion.
Those who perpetuate the ideology of “toxic masculinity” are themselves part of the problem but not the cause. We are living through a peak stupid period with those who say men are the cause of war, torture, slavery, and other social ills. Such an argument defies historical evidence and what we can see right before our eyes.
Yet, a young man does not need to become a cowboy, a U.S. Marine, a high-rise construction worker, or a mountain man to be a real man (although there is something good to be said about those occupations). A real man must also protect the family, help his community, and help defend the nation.
Tomorrow, I will explore what we can do about our manhood problem.
Key quote, “Boys are starting to act more like girls, and those boys are rewarded for doing so.” This is really scary. I think, however, that biology plays a big part and this rewarding boys to act like girls will only go so far before there is some form of backlash. Just wait and see. I’m optimistic.
Let’s hope you are right, Albert. We are already starting to see pushback from both men and women. Yes, many women see men as pathetic. They are no longer fun to be around. My American Indian ancestors took manhood seriously. Today, we no longer do that and look at the Indian, pathetic, drugged-up, worthless men. That is, fortunately, changing now and we are staring to get our act together.
Just last week, I had a long conversation with my sister who lives now in Colorado. The state used to be one of cowboys and real men but has changed over the past decade into a state run by pussy men who would rather hide behind their wives when reality strikes. What the heck happened? Now Texas is going the same metro-sexual “man” way. Gheesh.
Thank you, General Satterfield for another excellent article on an important topic. I’m going out to read more on this so much appreciated.
Got that right, Gen. Satterfield. Was thinking this the other day when I took my son out for a ride thru the country just to talk. Being with our sons is good for them. To be around us, just to observe our behavior with others matters a great deal and should never be overlooked. Boys are very observant even when we don’t think they are.
Good for you! More men should be doing this.
Spot-on article, Gen. S. Well said. I like the idea and am looking for reasons WHY we are continuing down this road of rewarding our young boys for being more like girls (timid, mindful, and nice). Boys need to get outside and bang around with each other and get into fights and learn to get along in a tough world. If not, they grow up to be weak minded and that, my friends, is a huge social problem.
This is an important topic, Gen. Satterfield. I hope you explore it some more and I do look forward to reading the next part. Part 2? Will there also be a Part 3? The lack of manhood — aka masculinity — is a real problem. This is, of course, not a new idea of the decline of manhood. I’ve been reading about it for over a decade now and little is done to stop the decline. Much of the reason for the problem is the lack of fathers in most households where there is no one to show what a real man does.
Personally, I would rather be a US Marine. Nothing like being the best of the best. And all the woosies that I grew up with can cringe at what I’ve done while they are looked upon as a bunch of sissy men. Having a good job in insurance, manufacturing, sales, etc. is okay as long as you are able to stand up and help others, your family and nation. Nothing else matters much, except believing in God and giving him your devotion. Yeah, I know, I’m just another country-boy from flyover country (aka Hillary Clinton’s words). But I know the difference betw/ good and bad. Most men don’t.
Right, most men would rather wear perfume, have their hair done at a salon, get a manicure, and just be a snowflake. That’s easy. Go figure. Any girlie men out there!
“Girlie men” — I saw an article recently that said this was a sexist slur. I think they are right and IMHO, that is okay.
https://supreme.findlaw.com/legal-commentary/the-girlie-men-slur-and-similar-insults.html
The “Girlie Men” Slur and Similar Insults: How They Show the Persistence of Sex-role Stereotypes
Funny! Thanks Silly Man for making my day.
Manhood is the point. Without it, you have a bunch of weenies running the world and their brain is constantly set on stupid. When I was growing up and some other boy stepped out of line by hitting a girl or not doing what their mama told them to do, we would give them a whoop ass. That brought them back to reality and we never had another problem from them.
Good one, Greg. If only we did this today ….. but we would be put in a juvenile home for assault. That also shows the feminization of our society as well. It does not bode well.
Even the Chinese recognize they have a manhood problem as well.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/mar/17/the-crisis-in-modern-masculinity
They’ve figured this out – as we have – and yet they don’t have a PC ideology problem like we do. The sissies are running the place so lookout.
So true! 😊😊😊😊😊
Blame it on the liberals (or really, blame it on the leftists that are suckers for neo-Marxism). It’s not just the whacko liberal women that are the problem but the effete men that are as well.
Wow, well said, Gen. Satterfield. 👍
Yep, another one hit out of the park (to use my dad’s favorite saying). Nothing like a kick in the pants to our young folks who would rather hid in the basement than get some fresh air.
I like the article as well but more importantly, there is much for us to act upon. Just wait until tomorrow’s article comes out and read closely the solution (that will not be implemented because of so many girlie politician men).
Great article on the decline of manhood. I look forward to how to overcome this problem in tomorrow’s article.
Yep, stupid is as stupid does. Ha Ha, beat you to that one Forrest.