Trump – His Size Makes Him Qualified

For centuries our hierarchies dictated that having a penis is a qualification for leadership. For many people, that requirement hasn't changed.

But Donald Trump assures us that not only does he possess that qualification, but in his case, he is sufficiently endowed. On national TV no less.

 http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/03/donald-trump-talks-about-his-hands-and-manhood

Caitlin Jenner – She Still Doesn't Get It

Talking about clueless at the top, Caitlin Jenner, whose very existence as a woman was supported by not Republicans, but progressives who work for an inclusive society, has come out in favor of Ted Cruz. Ted Cruz – a man who works against probably every effort of those who have worked hard to create a social climate that could accept a transgendered person like Jenner.

Some people are just determined to support hierarchies, even if life experiences try to educate them otherwise. Apparently Jenner is one of those. Looks like the effects of being an able-bodied, heterosexual, celebrity, white, wealthy, famous male were just too large to overcome in her case.

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/caitlyn-jenner-s-presidential-preference-i-ted-cruz-n531311

Ghostbusters – Now Women On the Job

In an article entitled "5 Times the New 'Ghostbusters' trailer destroyed the patriarchy," USA Today brings us the trailer for the all-female version of the classic movie, to be released this summer.

Who you gonna call? The all-female new Ghostbusters team.

"Goodness gracious it is everything we hoped and dreamed for. In addition to being incredibly hilarious and visually on point, the trailer is also unabashedly proud of its four female leads and the feminism it is espousing."

With Hollywood feeling the pressure to move away from believing that good movies have to be about young white heterosexual men and their fantasies of violence, here is one alternative.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/03/03/ghostbusters-trailer-destroys-patriarchy-melissa-mccarthy-paul-feig-kristen-wiig-leslie-jones-kate-mckinnon-chris-hemsworth/81258406/

Trump Insults on Twitter Listed by New York Times

The New York Times has printed an updated list, as of February 26, 2016, of the insults Donald Trump has put out on Twitter, ranging from the obvious targets like other presidential candidates to even a lectern in the Oval Office. Insults within the last two weeks are highlighted.

As the death struggle of the hierarchy proceeds, things are getting fearful. We can only imagine the lack of security of our country if Trump as President began hurling insults at everyone across the globe.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/01/28/upshot/donald-trump-twitter-insults.html?_r=1

Teaching Boys to Be Gentlemen

In a South Carolina elementary school, boys are learning how to become gentlemen. They dress up once a week and are taught manners in how to treat other people with respect, including women and girls.

Raymond Nelson started The Gentleman's Club, with the motto "Look good, feel good, do good." Approximately 60 students meet every Wednesday to discuss topics such as how to shake hands, make eye contact, open doors and address their elders. Nelson says because some of the younger boys are still at the age where they consider girls to have cooties, he bases his lessons and examples off how they would treat sisters, mothers and their teachers.

http://www.wsmv.com/story/31307747/local-teacher-creates-gentlemans-club-to-teach-students-life-lessons#ixzz41GrDJLSh

The Devil Made Them Do It

Shawna Cox, the only woman facing charges in the illegal occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon filed a lawsuit without counsel last Wednesday accusing government employees of "works of the devil" against her fellow insurgents.

She's demanding $666,666,666,666.66 in damages.

Funny how the God Ms. Cox worships also supports hierarchies, as apparently her deity directed the takeover of public land, owned by everyone in the United States, but demanded to be turned over a few with the use of arms. This must be the same hierarchical deity the militias prayed to during the occupation.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/oregon-occupation-cost-government-2-million-article-1.2536514

African American Museum to Open on D.C. Mall

The Smithsonian African American museum is opening September 24th on the mall in Washington, D.C. Of course the museum is a welcome addition to the Smithsonian.

But having an African American museum points to the fact that the history portrayed and taught in our schools centers on the experience and perspectives of white males. If we want to learn about women's history, Latino or Latino American History, African American History or any other group not on top of our nation's hierarchies, we have to take special classes, or set up a special museum.

http://www.washingtonian.com/2016/02/02/smithsonians-african-american-history-museum-will-open-september-24/