We Stick Together

Even when it's tough!

I’m listening to a podcast (Corbett Report) about “How to Deal with Authorities,” such as being in situations where something happens— car accident, bar fight, disruptions at a concert, etc etc etc— something violent happens, or is about to happen, and various opinions about it… It’s a very interesting conversation. NOT suggesting we all stop listening to the Corbett Report, on the contrary! So I want to say this:

There’s a panel of maybe a dozen men talking about these issues. Not even one woman on this panel! The only time women are even mentioned is when vague references to “protecting” them comes up, which is, about half-way through this, when women are victims and why aren’t they with men to protect them.

Okay. Let me first say to any fellas that might be reading this: I’m not a “militant” gal about this… I know, full well, that generally speaking, women are not as big as men, generally speaking— that is stating the obvious. We’re not as heavy, even compared with men of our own height, we rarely have the same kind of upper body strength, and we most often are not trained in how to protect ourselves (okay, mace? Yes, but do we carry it in our hands, readily? I never see that!), or maybe to have some kind of weapon… in hand? On the contrary, women are taught that being physically strong, being trained how to protect ourselves, is inherently unfeminine. Women’s forte is producing children, men’s forte is protecting them… Is that IT? I don’t think so! I think, especially in our times, that is not IT.

I object to the idea that women be treated as CHILDREN. (There are no children in this discussion (the video), either, so women and children, a well-used phrase, are grouped together. But children are not adults, like women are, and that we are excluded from this kind of conversation, at least this one, but I think generally, feels to me pretty exclusionary. I don’t know, but I don’t want to HAVE to always have a male with me to attend an event or have a beer in a bar. I might LIKE to, but I shouldn’t HAVE to, right? Or is this what ought to be? Nah.

The upside of this, notwithstanding the patronizing attitude from some male cops, is that maybe 99.9% of the time, cops have been pretty good when I’ve had to call them, or approach them (a menacing guy following me while we were driving, to ask for help with something, or to direct me somewhere… etc). This might be a lucky thing! LOL Or maybe it’s because I’m a woman (girl dog! ^_^). Great! I love that. But I’m not a shivering little scaredy cat, either. I seem to have a lot of “yang.” ;) This is clear when people who read what I write just assume I’m male! It makes me wonder what gives this impression, exactly? I yam what I yam.

I LOVE men, I do truly love you guys, in a general way, we are all the “other half” of Human Beings, and I’ve had very little experience of men threatening me, or attacking me or whatever. I love the natural instinct fellas have to protect me… I am grateful, guys, I really am! It’s just one reason why I love you. The times that I have needed help, men have jumped to my defense! (Thank you, fellas!! I mean it.)

Perhaps this is why women, the “weaker” sex, tend to have strong verbal abilities… ? I say this with a wink, and also a roll of my own eyeballs… LOL And yes, I’m already thinking about a post about women… LOL!! Well, I do this to get us THINKING about Freedom and about how we’ve been purposefully driven apart by TPTSB.

BUT, that said: My dad taught me as youngster how to make a proper fist, he bought a punching bag for my brother, who never used it, so he showed ME how. He taught me to carry a roll of dimes in my hand (men, with larger paws, may need a roll of quarters!) should I be alone in some kind of situation where I might be attacked. In other words, he treated me the SAME as he treated my brothers. Defend yourself and don’t be a victim. This is embedded in my brain. But having a champion that steps in to help is awesome.

Anyway, this podcast… I can’t help but resent these kind of conversations leaving women completely OUT of the discussion, except for being some wimpy victim. I still want to be part of the conversation at least, and not in some sort of “controlling” way. Women are, as it’s been said, “The other half of the sky.” I very much resent being treated as lesser than, simply because I am physically smaller and might need help... there are plenty of men in the same boat! So in our coming New Life In Freedom, I want us to be PARTNERS. Not just in marriage or that. Generally. I have no problem in recognizing and accepting that sometimes I want and need a man, or men, to assist me, advise me, befriend me, whatever. And… They DO! YOU DO, fellers, because it’s your nature, and it’s part of what you’re taught, hopefully, and also hopefully, you’re willing to do so. In fact, I’ve never experienced having trouble, and men refuse to assist me. I watch videos where men just turn into Rescuers Extraordinaire, and it’s great!

That said, I am not willing to be included in “Women and children” when that means I’m always a target, an idiot, or simply victim-in-waiting, even if that may sometimes be the situation. I think these times are clear to the Rescuer and they just jump up and do it. That said, there have been a few times when I’ve found myself in a situation where I was on my own and was physically threatened, and I handled it. But I’m not suggesting that I wouldn’t scream for help, or say no! That said, it’s been extremely rare that I had to. Why? Because I don’t put myself into those situations where it’s likely. But shit goes on anywhere, sometimes. And men, Dog love you all, are quick to come to my aid.

I’ve also seen men become a target of other men, and nobody ever suggests that those guys should have an escort, and it seems rare that the victims cry out for help... it’s not “manly.” But because I’m fierce, and— I know how to fight back— or threaten to, I’ve never been pounded on by a man. That I was prepared to fight back, and assumed, physically, the posture, seems to be the key thing. Snarling is a weapon, sometimes. ;)

Plus, I don’t knowingly put myself into situations where physical attacks on me is likely to be necessary. I don’t think most reasonable men do, either.

So… I’m glad men are talking about FREEDOM and how to do it without the STATE (police) always having to be involved… But guys, I’d like to be part of, or see more women being part of, this discussion! This might es to what is sometimes simply a kind of contempt for women, a “you’re second-rate” attitude, and that can be utterly subconscious, but I see often enough, a lack of respect for personhood, like in this discussion that has not one woman in it! This sort of thing is, I notice, part of the ongoing attempt by the Nasties to Divide & Conquer… My opinion, sure.

I don’t blame ALL men for this, or even most of them, or possibly ANY of them, because we’re all brainwashed in some ways, even if we don’t realize it. But FREEDOM, and all the things that are part of that huge issue, is not all about men! I can’t be. If we want true Freedom, then we would do well do include WOMEN in the conversation. At least when you’re going to have a panel talking about cops and intervention when there’s violence, about violence, and “authority.” Women are not under the “authority” of cops, either, nor of men, generally. We are partners, and if we’re not partners, guys, we should be.

OK, thanks for reading! ^_^ Peace, love, equality, respect. And PS, dudes, we all want Freedom, and we all want respect, and most of us want friends of the “other half.” We can do this to mutual benefit.

We stick together. Especially in These Times. So saith the (girl) Dog. ^_^

Jaan Carter, The Word Herder

May 6, 2026 With the sky covered in white shite…

WOOF!