Episode 023 — Jack Donovan – Masculinity & Violence

Summary: Back from DARC Casey interviews Jack Donovan. Our apologies for being a little spotty the last few weeks with the Episodes and TWIG News segments, we are caught up and back on line after some computer and other technical difficulties. Thanks for your continued support and patience!!   Sponsors     Interview Jack Donovan's Background Jack Donovan moonlights as an advocate for the resurgence of tribalism and manly virtue.  He has contributed articles to Alternative Right, The Spearhead, The Hall of Manly Excellence, Counter-Currents, In Mala Fide, and Amerika. Donovan has appeared on television and radio to discuss the topic of manhood, and in 2010 spoke to a group of students at a private high school about “Masculinity in the 21st Century.” Jack Donovan is originally from rural Pennsylvania. He has lived and worked in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Violence is Golden Article. Well worth the read! Handling the question of Masculinity (90% negative) Anti-Violence are either ignorant, hypocritical, or lying. End of the day the state is sponsored violence   The Way of Men The Way of Men is The Way of The Gang Manliness is easy to perceive, but hard to define "Manliness" not necessarily good or moral Masculinity is about what men want from each other Based on characteristics vital for survival   Virtues of Masculinity Strength - physical strength/ endurance Courage - wiliness to take risk Mastery - appreciation of excellence Honor Old fashioned type "I have to hit you back or you will keep hitting me" Loyalty   Responding to Reviews & Critics "A Mad Max View of Manliness" "Right Wing Propaganda!" "Donovan's take on masculinity is retroactive, fascistic and reactionary."   Links: www.jack-donovan.com Jack's Facebook Buy/Download his book - The Way of Men Look for Jack's upcoming Book of Essays soon!   Jack's Work: Violence is Golden Zombies, Alienation and President Hillary Clinton As always, don't forget to Listen, Like and SHARE! On your favorite social media platform, and leave us a rating/ review on iTunes or your favorite podcast program!    The Practical Tactical Podcast and Blog are presented free of charge. As always, please leave your feedback as we want this to be a discussion, and feel free to share our posts and subscribe without worry...we will never sell your email/contact information. Also be aware that while we only recommend or advertise products we know, trust, have used and believe in, most links in the resources section of the site are affiliate links. What that means is that if you purchase an item we link to such as a book from Amazon, or an Aimpoint from Brownell's, we may receive a modest commission on that purchase. Thanks for your understanding and support. We are pleased to have you as a listener, reader and community member.