Tangerine Nightmare's (TN) self-fulfilling prophecy of "American carnage?" I hope not.
TN is a latter-day Dr. Moreau, who has turned vulnerable Americans into what H.G. Wells called "Beast Folk."
The Beast Folk in H.G. Wells' novel "The Island of Doctor Moreau" exhibit a mix of human and animal behaviors due to their hybrid nature. Here are some key aspects of their behavior:
Human-like Traits: The Beast Folk have been surgically altered to possess human characteristics, such as the ability to speak, walk upright, and perform basic tasks. They follow a set of laws imposed by Doctor Moreau, which are meant to suppress their animal instincts and maintain order.
Animal Instincts: Despite their human-like appearance and behavior, the Beast Folk still retain many of their animal instincts. They struggle to fully suppress these instincts, leading to moments of aggression, fear, and other primal behaviors.
Fear and Reverence for Moreau: The Beast Folk view Doctor Moreau as a god-like figure and fear his authority. They follow his laws and commands out of fear of punishment and a desire to please him.
Social Structure: The Beast Folk have a rudimentary social structure, with some individuals taking on leadership roles. However, their society is fragile and prone to chaos, especially when their animal instincts resurface.
Struggle for Identity: The Beast Folk are caught between their human and animal natures, leading to a constant struggle for identity. This internal conflict is a central theme in the novel, highlighting the ethical and moral implications of Moreau's experiments.
In "The Island of Doctor Moreau," the fate of the Beast Folk is tragic and chaotic:
Reversion to Animal Instincts: As Doctor Moreau's control over the island weakens, the Beast Folk begin to revert to their original animal instincts. The laws imposed by Moreau start to break down, and their behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent.
Doctor Moreau's Death: After Moreau is killed by one of his creations, the Beast Folk lose their fear of him and the structure he imposed. This leads to further chaos and a breakdown of the social order he had established.
Self-Destruction: Without Moreau's guidance and control, the Beast Folk's society collapses. They become more animalistic and aggressive, leading to infighting and self-destruction
It's not unlike "Easy Rider" in that the resolution is violence, for which Putin could not be happier. Having found a useful idiot to turn us against us.
I can imagine such resourceful satire helpful today. I am concerned about the myth of lost male masculinity circulating even among some of my favorite independent journalists. Male masculinity is alive and kicking as it has been throughout human history. Pinker's ahistorical nonsense in his better angels writing fuels the laziness of American politics in particular to assume that all is well because we can all go home to our canned tv laughter and write off as random oddballs the occasional mass murders at malls and schools by the almost 100% expression of male aggression. tRump has almost singlehandedly exposed Pinker's foolishness.
Tangerine Nightmare's (TN) self-fulfilling prophecy of "American carnage?" I hope not.
TN is a latter-day Dr. Moreau, who has turned vulnerable Americans into what H.G. Wells called "Beast Folk."
The Beast Folk in H.G. Wells' novel "The Island of Doctor Moreau" exhibit a mix of human and animal behaviors due to their hybrid nature. Here are some key aspects of their behavior:
Human-like Traits: The Beast Folk have been surgically altered to possess human characteristics, such as the ability to speak, walk upright, and perform basic tasks. They follow a set of laws imposed by Doctor Moreau, which are meant to suppress their animal instincts and maintain order.
Animal Instincts: Despite their human-like appearance and behavior, the Beast Folk still retain many of their animal instincts. They struggle to fully suppress these instincts, leading to moments of aggression, fear, and other primal behaviors.
Fear and Reverence for Moreau: The Beast Folk view Doctor Moreau as a god-like figure and fear his authority. They follow his laws and commands out of fear of punishment and a desire to please him.
Social Structure: The Beast Folk have a rudimentary social structure, with some individuals taking on leadership roles. However, their society is fragile and prone to chaos, especially when their animal instincts resurface.
Struggle for Identity: The Beast Folk are caught between their human and animal natures, leading to a constant struggle for identity. This internal conflict is a central theme in the novel, highlighting the ethical and moral implications of Moreau's experiments.
In "The Island of Doctor Moreau," the fate of the Beast Folk is tragic and chaotic:
Reversion to Animal Instincts: As Doctor Moreau's control over the island weakens, the Beast Folk begin to revert to their original animal instincts. The laws imposed by Moreau start to break down, and their behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent.
Doctor Moreau's Death: After Moreau is killed by one of his creations, the Beast Folk lose their fear of him and the structure he imposed. This leads to further chaos and a breakdown of the social order he had established.
Self-Destruction: Without Moreau's guidance and control, the Beast Folk's society collapses. They become more animalistic and aggressive, leading to infighting and self-destruction
It's not unlike "Easy Rider" in that the resolution is violence, for which Putin could not be happier. Having found a useful idiot to turn us against us.
No Russian blood shed. No Ruski rubles spent.
Madness.
I can imagine such resourceful satire helpful today. I am concerned about the myth of lost male masculinity circulating even among some of my favorite independent journalists. Male masculinity is alive and kicking as it has been throughout human history. Pinker's ahistorical nonsense in his better angels writing fuels the laziness of American politics in particular to assume that all is well because we can all go home to our canned tv laughter and write off as random oddballs the occasional mass murders at malls and schools by the almost 100% expression of male aggression. tRump has almost singlehandedly exposed Pinker's foolishness.