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TV Tuesdays 18: The CIA and JKF

18 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Conspiracy Intelligence Media Accountability
  1. Former CIA director Allen Dulles was involved in controversial actions and may have played a role in JFK's assassination.
  2. The defense establishment in the US has historically been focused on communism and tolerant of fascism.
  3. The power players in the US defense and intelligence sectors often come from similar elite backgrounds and may prioritize corporate interests over democracy.

Why smoke shows marry bags of dirty socks among church folk

19 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Relationships Gender Religion Beauty Society
  1. Men in Evangelical churches have leverage in choosing partners due to gender imbalances.
  2. Conservative church culture often prioritizes traditional beauty standards for women and financial stability for men in relationships.
  3. Church teachings on marriage and social circles play a role in the phenomenon of 'smokeshow' women marrying 'bags of dirty socks' men within church communities.
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Why men won't go to therapy

18 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. In 2021, there were 55% more women than men seeking therapy.
  2. Gender norms play a significant role in men avoiding therapy.
  3. Reframing therapy as a way to strengthen the brain could help men see its value.

We're on a break

0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Relationships Self-worth Sexuality
  1. The author is taking a break from writing to spend time with family, so readers can check out older posts in the meantime
  2. The posts recommended to read are about love, relationships, and men's issues related to porn
  3. The newsletter focuses on human connection, self-improvement through relationships, and destigmatizing sex