Ideological and Political Bias in Psychology

I just acquired this book today. I'm sure it will make fascinating and timely reading.

https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=1D358EDAB831FFC5520B17AC1671B514

The Social Function of Sexual Suppression (Quote of the Day)

 

Quote from Wilhelm Reich on the social function of sexual suppression

               https://platypus1917.org/wp-content/uploads/readings/reichwilhelm_fascistpsychology.pdf

Research Shows Scott Lilienfeld Was Right About DEI

Controlled laboratory experiments show that materials used in typical DEI programs strongly increase propensities for prejudice and authoritarianism, in direct contradiction to their stated purpose, as discussed in this recent segment of The Jimmy Dore Show: 

https://fstube.net/w/k2EQCGGmP25Ke8CgMcQziP

This is exactly what Scott Lilienfeld warned about in his paper "Microaggressions: Strong Claims, Inadequate Evidence," which, along with his earlier protests against politicians' pandering to popular prejudice in reaction to the Rind et Al. metanalysis, is what inspired me to nominate him for the Unity 2020 presidential ticket.

"Britten liked children to be in charge."

 

Benjamin Britten was born on November 22, 1913. Brittanica says, 

Benjamin Britten (born November 22, 1913, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England—died December 4, 1976, Aldeburgh, Suffolk) was a leading British composer of the mid-20th century, whose operas were considered the finest English operas since those of Henry Purcell in the 17th century. He was also an outstanding pianist and conductor.

As related by Titus Rivas in his book Positive Memories (p. 307):

According to a classical music blog,

"Britten liked children to be in charge. The freer they were, the better he liked it. He never talked down to children and, in sports, never lost by choice."

One of the boys with whom Britten had a close platonic friendship was the English film actor and director David Hemmings (1941-2003). At the time, Hemmings performed as a boy soprano in several of Britten's works.

Hemmings was age twelve when he came into Britten’s life as the creator of the role of Miles in Britten’s The Turn of the Screw.

“He was incredibly warm to me, yes. Was he infatuated with me? Yes, he was. He was a gentleman; there was no sort of overt sexuality about it whatsoever. It was a very kind and very loving and very gentle relationship. 

"Did he kiss me? Yes, he did. But that was more my need as a young boy alone in his house than it was any threat. I slept in his bed, when I was frightened, and I still felt no sexual threat whatsoever. And I think it would have embarrassed him a damn sight more than it would have embarrassed me at the time.”

"Was I aware of his homosexuality? Yes, I was. Was I aware that he had a proclivity for young boys? Yes. I was. Did I find that threatening? No, because I learnt an awful lot through it. Did I feel that he was desperately fond of me? I suppose I did, but I must say I thought far more in a sort of fatherly fashion; and I had a a very bad father-son relationship... 

"There is no man in my entire life that has been more influential on my attitudes than Ben.” 

Denounce the 52 Democrats Who Voted to Enable Trump's Attacks on Nonprofits

From Civic Shout:

In a shocking and deeply disappointing move, 52 House Democrats just voted in support of a bill that would give Donald Trump unprecedented power to target nonprofits and strip them of their tax-exempt status. This bill would allow Trump’s Treasury Secretary to label organizations as “terrorist-affiliated” without due process—a direct threat to the charities, advocacy groups, and nonprofits that fight for justice, equality, and environmental protection.

Trump has repeatedly shown hostility toward organizations that challenge his agenda. With this new power, he could cripple nonprofits that support marginalized communities, defend civil rights, and advocate for progressive values. Voting for this bill was a betrayal of the very principles these Democratic lawmakers were elected to protect.

As Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, put it, "If you're looking for a handy list of Democrats who have no f***ing clue what is about to hit and need their spines stiffened ASAP, this is a good place to start."

The House is expected to vote on this bill again as soon as soon as today. We need to make sure these 52 Democrats join the majority of other Democrats in standing with nonprofits against this dangerous and misguided legislation.

Tell Democrats: Don’t enable Trump’s attacks on nonprofits. Reject the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act if it comes up for another vote.

Here’s the full list of House Democrats who voted in favor of this bill:

Colin Allred (TX-32), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Yadira Caraveo (CO-8), Ed Case (HI-1), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Jim Costa (CA-21), Angie Craig (MN-2), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Sharice Davids (KS-3), Don Davis (NC-1), Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Jared Golden (ME-2), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Josh Harder (CA-9), Jahana Hayes (CT-5), Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), Greg Landsman (OH-1), Susie Lee (NV-3), Mike Levin (CA-49), Kathy Manning (NC-6), Lucy McBath (GA-7), Grace Meng (NY-6), Gwen Moore (WI-4), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Frank Mrvan (IN-1), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Chris Pappas (NH-1), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3), Pat Ryan (NY-18), Adam Schiff (CA-30), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Hillary Scholten (MI-3), Kim Schrier (WA-8), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Elissa Slotkin (MI-7), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Greg Stanton (AZ-4), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Tom Suozzi (NY-3), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Norma Torres (CA-35), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Gabe Vasquez (NM-2), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25).

These Democrats have aligned themselves with Trump’s harmful agenda instead of standing up for the nonprofits that play a critical role in our democracy.

We call on these 52 Democrats to reverse course and stand up for nonprofits that serve the public good. It is unacceptable for Democrats to give Trump unchecked power to attack the organizations that protect our rights, serve our communities, and work tirelessly for a better world.

Sign this petition to denounce these Democratic lawmakers and demand that they stand with nonprofits when the bill comes up for another vote.

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/denounce-the-52-democrats-who-voted-to-enable-trumps-attacks-on-nonprofits 

Will Durant

 

Will Durant, born as William James Durant on November 5, 1885, in North Adams, Massachusetts, was an American writer, philosopher, and historian. He and his wife Ariel were among the most eminent scholars of the 20th Century. A charming video about their romance is linked below.

https://fstube.net/w/dVk6LVyxy3ooNKUWLC15xq