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Why do certain men see the need for toughness at all times? Author Carlos Castaneda's wise mentor and spiritual leader, Don Juan, suggests we should temper our power. Remember walk softly and carry a big stick?  

toxic masculinity - Igor needs a bigger lab VII

Hillbilly VP JD Vance
Surely hails from bad circumstance
Though spruced up by Yale
He acts much too male
To hide the wee lance in his pants


Note: Many other misogynists share this issue (DT, EM, 19 year-old college drop out Rye Country Day School wimp "Big Balls", etc).
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Date: 2/28/2025 7:09:00 PM
Dear Duke, Your limerick poem is a humorous evaluation of JD Vance, who rose from humble beginnings ("bad circumstance") to prominence, implying that, despite his polished appearance ("spruced up by Yale"), he still embodies traditional masculinity in an exaggerated or insincere manner. You also discuss JD Vance's background, his Yale schooling, and his public character, blending comedy with a critique of political posturing and machismo.  The message is leisurely and conversational, with hints of comedy and sarcasm. Words like "hillbilly" and "poor situation" recall Vance's upbringing, while "spruced up by Yale" contrasts his lowly background with his superior education.
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/3/2025 5:29:00 PM
Thanks SP. There's something wrong with needing to feel superior as a male. While there might be genetic predisposition to "male" behavior, I am flabbergasted that we have people in leadership positions who take male behavior to a toxic level. Many good men realize that we're part of a rich and diverse society where we all benefit when we allow everyone to contribute in the way he or she desires. The intolerant hatred being expressed causes me to worry.
Date: 2/28/2025 10:13:00 AM
An event I witnessed a moment ago, agonizing, Zelensky mistreated (like a thug) by our King and Jester JD Vance, was devastating to watch. I may need to go to myself for therapy advice, lol. I read that Carlos Castaneda's account using peyote with indigenous peoples a spiritual experience, frightening and enlightening was discovered to be made up. A masterpiece of anthropology at first then lost its allure. I may evaluate this if he is your friend. 1 of your funniest yet, Duke! I love bawdy (if they are funny). I tried it once, a flop a collab with Robert, his was funny "Bikini Betty's Beef" 8/2/2023 Limerick
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I Am Anaya
Date: 2/28/2025 11:09:00 AM
Zelensky was gonna give usa the access to valuable minerals in exchange for usa's protection from Russian aggression, thee naive one Trumpenstein expects Russia to stop their aggression, ha! It takes 10yrs to dig for minerals, he may as well not sign the agreement, it'll belong to Putin soon.
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/28/2025 10:35:00 AM
We were watching Days of our Lives, and unfortunately saw it interrupted...so we witnessed Trumpenstein succeed in taking over the media spotlight once more. He gets a kick out of telling people off! Zelensky might have offered to allow him to build a tower in Kiev, and the mood would have calmed right down. This is what happens when we have a leader cutting out the normal lower level state department intermediaries because he thinks he is so smart. BTW, I meant to say it was Carlos' friend Don Juan. Sorry about that...although I do feel like they are my friends in some way. They come alive when reading about them. Do you think that after Putin invades and takes over the whole place, he's going to hand over the rare minerals to the US even though Zelensky signs an agreement? This is some sick joke for sure.
Date: 2/26/2025 10:33:00 AM
I suppose that's why they wag their tongues so much... trying to overcompensate for what's lacking in other areas of their anatomy. Funny lines, Duke.
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/26/2025 3:00:00 PM
Lin, I think you’re onto a revealing discovery. They are certainly missing the wiring and CPU that would allow these angry men to see themselves as others do. At least we’ll still laugh!!
Date: 2/26/2025 10:30:00 AM
Lol a wee lance, never heard that one before. Hope your week is going well Duke. Tom
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/26/2025 2:28:00 PM
Thanks Tom…yes trying to keep by a sense of humor. On a serious note, I do think these leaders and their minions are compensating for something missing in their lives. Hope you are taking care as well.
Date: 2/26/2025 9:32:00 AM
Chuckles;D,
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/26/2025 2:23:00 PM
Thanks Maureen, this toxicity seems to infect those men with a degree of self-loathing or looking for someone to blame. I think it’s more common than we realize.
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