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Hello, I had some thoughts this morning about what a "worst nightmare" means for adults vs. children and made this video. Any feedback is welcome, thanks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-80hZH6f4I

Welcome to the boards EllieChu. Please share your documentary recommendations in the "recommendations" forum, I'd like to hear them.

Hi Aimeesh, welcome to the boards.

I can relate to that one! Welcome to the boards Shqiptar.

Hi Gabriel, Welcome to the boards. Can you link to your design work? Are you interested in freelance work?

I'm watching Stefan's conversation with Redmond Weissenberger now. The points being made about the potential horrors that nature can contain, rather than some "bambified" benevolent paradise, reminded me of the film Grizzly Man. I highly recommend viewing it for a sad example of a man who swallowed the "save the planet" pill. Blind to his desperate pursuit to feel genuinely connected to another human being he steps into the wild to play with fire, in search of "warmth", resulting in tragic consequences.

Hi Melissa, It certainly sucks when the state stands in the way of two parties mutually benefiting. Your graphics work is nice - have you considered freelancing options like eLance? With your skills you may be able to bypass employers altogether and support yourself fully via design work if that is something you're interested in.

Hi Melissa, Great stuff! What's RWVA?

I had similar moments. I would like to read it again. Particular moments that got my back up were when he argued positively for male aggression and male violence, saying they are natural and good. I felt at the time what he was saying ran counter to my values - but as I continued to read I don't think he uses the word "violence" in the same way as I interpreted it. My sense is that he is not encouraging violating the N.A.P., or that hurting people is a virtue, but that male aggression is a resource of immense value, enabling men to test physical and mental boundaries, challenge a status quo, and defend his tribe. That point runs counter to mainstream messages about masculinity and male aggression which demonize it, and have made me feel ashamed of my maleness, and encouraged a warped pursuit of "femininity" in myself to gain acceptance. After reading his book I am convinced I can only benefit, as can the members of my "tribe", if I choose to embrace my masculinity and channel it in service of myself. The transformation, for me, feels a bit like releasing it from an "Area 51" lockdown facility internally, where it's been regarded as unstable/dangerous/bad, and allowing it to be a loyal servant (much like converting a rogue protector into an ally in IFS).

Book link Excellent, concise book on what masculinity is and what it means to be good at being a man. It has really helped me appreciate the value of my own masculinity and how to embrace it and why I should. Here's a blog post from the author's website where it includes a recording of a presentation that covers a few of the topics from the book.

Hello to all Freedomain listeners in the Vancouver, BC area! On Monday, July 29th 8-10pm the West Coast Mental Health Network (WCMHN) will be hosting a special screening of New Documentary "Coming off Psych Drugs: A Meeting of the Minds". $5 suggested donation at the door (hosted at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver). Look forward to seeing other FDR listeners!

Any fellow listeners on Canada's "Left coast"? Would love to connect!

Here's a colorful suggestion: Bernard Chapin is a Libertarian and charismatic advocate for men's rights. He's been producing videos for over six years which total over 1,000 now I believe. I don't agree with all Bernard's views, but he's won me over with his sense of humor, his thoughts on "honor", and his reasoned critiques of the leftist mindset. It's helped me see to a broader degree how prevalent collectivist ideas are in society.

I think it's a great interview. There's a bit at 4:05 that perhaps you meant to be edited out?