Real "Lifeboat Feminism" at work.

The controversy over the "Costa Concordia" cruise-ship catastrophe seemed over done to me.

I have never really warmed to the idea of living on a floating hotel as a vacation although if it provides a way to get somewhere - that is different.  I guess is meshes with a "half the fun is getting" there kind of attitude.

However when it happened, I was reminded of the March 2006 sinking of BC Ferry "Queen of the North" off Prince Rupert BC while innuendo the 2 officers on watch were engaged in sexual antics for the 14 minutes the ship proceeded on the wrong heading at full speed until ploughing into an island.  That was a real catastrophe as it was a regular commuter run in a remote part of the country upon which many communities depend.  Plus it was run by the Government so it has all the best procedures and highly paid people to operate.  In other words -  "No Excuses".  How could they have been so derelict in duty to allow the ship to crash?

After the Costa Concordia was rescued, the criticism swirled around the vessel's skipper.
Was he a coward for his behaviour?
It seemed that the mainstream feminists were saying exactly that.
And I wondered "what happened to equality" - wasn't he justified in saving his life?

But then I read this article by Canadian Blogger "Elusive Wapiti" that reveals the true nature of "Lifeboat Feminism".

Au Revoir ‘Mademoiselle’

Sadly, French Feminists have been successful in eliminating the (perhaps anachronistic) title "Madmoiselle" from the french language as "sexist".  Another coarsening of society in general.

Edmonton Hatefest Week - March 1-7, 2012

Incredible that this group exists - but they have such good company!
It is being held together with Israeli Apartheid Week - that loathing group who condemns Israel for defending itself against attacks by vehement Arab nations all around it who and who are bent on it's destruction.

Hmm - naive broad, questionable guy, result poor.

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Isn't this part of a bigger problem?
Personal restrain over pre-marital sex is zero.
"Marital contracts" are devalued to point of meaninglessness (72 day marriage between celebrity Kim Kardashian and basketball star Kris Humphries being one odd example).

Barbara Kay - Time for ESP!

Beloved by Fathers - Barbara Kay wrote us a collective love letter on Feb 14 (Valentines Day). 

It is lost on weak Justice Minister Rob Nicholson.  I maintain he is run by his bureaucrats and can not or more likely - will not - stand-up to them.   However as Vic Toews is finding out - that can be a dangerous proposition in a majority government.

This Bill - when it comes - will require a determined effort.

Female-on-Male DV goes against social stereotypes

1:45 mm:ss "You are going with the stereotypes - everyone will believe you".
3:00           "I could never get funding for Men as Feminists had hijacked the issue"

h/t  Mens Rights Agency - Australia

HOORAY! - Male "Feminist" Hugo Schwyzer thrown under the bus.

I am pleased about this for two reasons.

1) The utter hypocrisy of a male "feminist" has been exposed.  Hugo Schwyzer was unmasked when he happily admitted to seducing college students (women) while he was their chaperon.  Plus he revealed he planned a murder/suicide of a girlfriend who broke up with him - but that lead him to his "feminism".  How sick is that?

2) Clearly shows that feminists do not accept "male" feminists in theory or practice.  This proves the intellectual bankruptcy of this ideology and that - "Feminism is Communism in Drag".

Hopefully Jackson Katz - or anyone of the many confused "honorary women" and douchebag gender traitors - are next.

(Also, online magazine "The Good Men Project" seems to also have received it's "marching orders" and is having trouble complying.  Since the mag started, many have been trying to point out the inconsistency's of it's mandate.  This is finally starting to dawn on the CEO Tom Matlack.) 

"Australia's shadiest sheilas"

Harry Crawford

Eugenia Falleni

Proving that mug shots never show your "best side", this grim collection struck me as more representative than what we would see today. I think much more serious crimes would be necessary for  a women to be incarcerated now.  And isn't it interesting so many were guilty of "backroom abortions" that led to death or serious injury.

Also, it is timely given an film that features "a women who played a man" - Albert Nobbs - is up for an Academy Award in a few weeks with Glenn Close in the title role.   These photo's show that - even 90 years ago - this was not impossible.   Harry Crawford was Eugenia Falleni.

Confusion in case of Canadian Dad and Child's death in Australia

I first saw this shocking headline "Ottawa man, 2-year-old son die in Australia" - and wondered what on earth had happened.   This account was mostly from Australian News reports and at first definitely was coloured by a high-profile and tragic case in Melbourne in 2009 where a distraught father also threw his child off a bridge.

But sadly, it seems accurate as why else would a father be cycling with his 2yr old at 3am? - but I would like to hear what the police have to say.

What a terrible outcome.

I am reminded what a [grand] mother told me after she finally found a "non-feminized/male-oriented" support group - "my son may have lived if he had know about them - and gone to them".

Soccer: Good advice on headers

Abby Wambach was/is of course leading scorer on the U.S Womens' Team - and who frequently battle the Canadian Team (and unfortunately - win).
(I used to coach soccer when my daughter was younger).

This is not a path to follow - no matter what....

Man sues ex-girlfriends for defamation

Some thoughts about differences between Men & Women.

Some thoughts about differences between Men & Women.

A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend,
A successful woman is one who can find such a man.

A man is a person who will pay two dollars for a one-dollar item he wants,
A woman will pay one dollar for a two-dollar item that she doesn't want.

Men want to be a woman's first love.
Women want to be a man's last romance.

To be happy with a man you must understand him a lot and love him a little.
To be happy with a woman you must love her a lot and not try to understand her at all.

There are two times when a man doesn't understand a woman - before marriage and after marriage.

Husbands - only two things are necessary to keep a wife happy. One is to let her think she is having her own way, and the other is to let her have it.
Wives - husbands are like cars: all are good the first year.

A woman marries a man expecting he will change, and he doesn't.
A man marries a woman expecting she won't change, and she does.

A woman worries about the future until she gets a husband.
A man never worries about the future until he gets a wife.

A woman has the last word in any argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

 h/t fathersforlife.org

South Carolina "Shared Parenting" Amendment - FAILED

I have received an email from a Father and Organizer Joe Carter - indicating that a determined effort to have the South Carolina Legislature recognize a "Shared Parenting" amendment (Bill H4095) to Family Law  - has failed.   It was already significantly gutted by the Judicary Committee when it arrived in the legislature - and so teh final changes were not really the issue. The challenge seems to be getting endorsement of the concept of "Shared Parenting" - where both parents are on equal ground.  The "winner take all" attitude still prevails.   Nevertheless - I am sure there has been progress in gaining volunteers and educating the public about what "Shared Parenting" really means (or as it has become called in Canada - "Equal Parenting" as that encourages "equality" don't cha know?).

Here is "red-lined" comparison, but even the "Initial Version" has nothing included from Joe Carter's original proposal. (see below).

Joe Carters's website South Carolina Coalition for Parents and Children has alot of good material.
(www.scc4pc.org)

Red-Line Comparison PDF
Legislative Info - Bill H4095 and Bill 373

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House Bill H4095 South Carolina General Assembly Bill Information

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-15-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF JOINT CUSTODY OF A CHILD IS AWARDED TO THE PARENTS, THERE IS A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT BOTH PARENTS HAVE JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESUMPTION MAY BE OVERCOME BY PRESENTING CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE THAT JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD; TO REQUIRE THE PARENTS TO SUBMIT A PARENTING PLAN TO THE COURT REFLECTING PARENTAL PREFERENCES AND AGREEMENT ON MATTERS OF SUBSTANCE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS SHARE DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPORTANT DECISIONS AFFECTING THE CHILD'S WELFARE AND THAT WHEN AGREEMENT CANNOT BE REACHED THE PARENTS SHALL SUBMIT TO MEDIATION WITH A PRESELECTED MEDIATOR.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 15, Title 63 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 63-15-45. (A) If joint legal custody of a child is awarded to the parents, there is a rebuttable presumption that both parents have joint physical custody of the child. Joint physical custody of the child is defined as equal time-sharing. If a petition is filed challenging joint custody, the burden of overcoming the presumption rests on the parent challenging the presumption. The presumption may be overcome by demonstrating that joint physical custody would not be in the best interest of the child or by one parent waiving the presumption.

(B) Prior to a hearing on the petition, the court shall require the parents to prepare and submit a parenting plan to the court reflecting parental preferences and agreement on matters of substance concerning the child's education, upbringing, religious training, and medical and dental care. The parents shall share decision-making authority and responsibility for important decisions affecting the child's welfare, and if parents are unable to agree, they shall submit to mediation with a preselected mediator.

(C) The court shall hold a hearing at which the parties may introduce evidence. The clear and convincing evidentiary standard must be used in determining if the presumption has been overcome and the court in its order shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Senate Bill 373 South Carolina General Assembly Bill Information

A BILL

TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 63 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION, BY ADDING SECTION 63-15-70 TO DEFINE JOINT CUSTODY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Both the mother and the father of a child are endowed with the same inalienable, natural rights to parent, nurture, and raise their minor children.

(2) Joint custody is a viable option for parents or the courts of South Carolina to select for custody arrangements for minor children.

(3) Many parents throughout South Carolina utilize joint custody.

(4) The citizens and courts of South Carolina desire to encourage parents to co-parent their minor children and to cooperate as much as practicable in caring for their minor children.

(5) A clear definition of joint custody is desirable and necessary.

SECTION 2. Article 1, Chapter 15, Title 63 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 63-15-70. Joint custody is a custodial arrangement where both the mother and the father equally share the legal custody and physical custody of a minor child such that each parent begins with equal care giving time with the minor child in any manner or fashion determined to meet the child's needs and best interests. Even if one parent in a joint custody arrangement is designated as primary care giver and the other parent is designated as secondary care giver, each parent has equal weight and voice concerning the minor child that must be considered by the other parent before making major decisions regarding the minor child's educational, extracurricular, athletic, medical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Visitation is not involved in joint custody."

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.