Behind the Bastards Part Two: Ragnar Redbeard: The Patron Saint of Toxic Masculinity
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Oct 10, 2019 
Jamie Loftus, a comedian and writer, joins to dissect Ragnar Redbeard, unveiling the complexities of his infamous work, 'Might Is Right'. They explore whether Desmond's writing is satire or sincere, and why his provocative style appeals to disenchanted young men. Loftus and the host dive into themes like misogyny, antisemitism, and his disdain for equality, linking Desmond's legacy to modern extremist ideologies. They critique the dangers of his ideas and examine how anger can fuel a path towards nihilism, ultimately questioning his impact on contemporary thought.
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Blueprint For Toxic Masculinity
- Evans and Loftus trace Desmond as a proto-mens-rights/incel figure with explicit misogyny.
- His rhetoric treats women as property and reduces them to reproductive roles.
Manhood As Marketable Grievance
- Desmond frames Christianity and equality as emasculating forces undermining heroism.
- That framing fuels a grievance culture that monetizes and markets 'manhood.'
Dehumanizing Women With Pseudo-Science
- Desmond's biologizing of women dehumanizes them as 'reproductive cell organisms' and 'reasoning organ' deprived.
- That crude science-language intensifies his misogyny and infantilizes women.
