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Jim Buckley's avatar

John, I'm proud of you, man.

Cate's avatar

Maybe it’s time to get back … to the basics of life. The simple, tested basis for a child’s foundation. Girl/boy, ABC/ 123; do-re-mi. Do we need another song about this? 🤓

LT's avatar

Father’s Day is yet another holiday which has been systematically bastardized by the liberal left. Never mind the entire fake gender nomenclature which labels mothers as “birthing people” and fathers as “non-gestational” people, “men” have a real problem with their own identity….duh!

Part of the problem is society has become matriarchal by the lefty dictum of marginalizing the role of men and indoctrinating women to believe that men are not needed in child rearing. Really?

Look at how the black community has been devastated by the lack of fathers. Scandalous, how 70% of black children are born into fatherless homes resulting in complete degradation of black society.

Men need to get it together and start fulfilling their roles as providers and protectors and vacate the touchy, feely narrative which has resulted in a decline of our society.

We need to remember, (especially the left) that the Hoover Dam, Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building and Panama Canal were built by, wait for it…MEN!

Scott Wenz's avatar

What ...??? Wait MEN?

HFD

Denice Adams's avatar

A+ in creative writing summing up how confusing some attempt to make language and life. In recognition of Father’s Day, may I add a loud shout out of thanks to fathers, brothers, uncles, CASAs, coaches, mentors and others who fill the role of ‘Dad’ in the life of a child. ‘Dad’ is a special, time and energy consuming, important role that requires commitment and makes a positive difference. While every child has a father’s DNA, not every child is lucky enough to have one present, or a ‘Dad’ who is an active participant. I think of all the children of military men sharing their Dads while anxiously awaiting their safe return from afar to be part of their daily life. I think of all the foster kids grateful for a secure placement with a Dad, who had no idea prior to what having a Dad really means. As a divorcée,I remain grateful for my son, late brother, mentors, and others who added confidence, a different broader perspective on issues, plus their unconditional love and presence. An involved male is a positive plus, especially when there’s no father in the home and pre- and elementary schools are mostly female teachers.

May you Dads be recognized and treated exceptionally well on your designated day!

Brian MacIsaac's avatar

Very funny piece. I know things are getting really goofy out there on the left, but I didn’t know much of the terminology. You were speaking so it took me a little bit of time to read and reread your column. No wonder people are confused out there! Time to uncomplicate things and just have a nice barbecue with the kids and grandkids. That’s what we’re doing. Wishing you all a wonderful Father’s Day.

Scott Wenz's avatar

for the verbally challenged?????????????????

Oh sure take it out on kids with parents who taught English.

Nice article...

For all it applies to... HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.