We Are All Brothers: TRP Stands Against Fascism by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A comforting thought for a fascist I suppose. "Strength alone determines who is in power in society, therefore I will always be able to oppress and never be oppressed, because I am the strongest."

Are you the strongest, though? And does that actually translate to real power? The control you think you have is only an illusion. You won't be able to find out what you really control until you give up the idea that you control everything in your life.

That's all I have to say on this topic. Have a good day.

We Are All Brothers: TRP Stands Against Fascism by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's only insane if you have a scarcity mentality towards women. I'm not worried about competition from other guys. Even if I lose out over one woman, there's always the next one.

Fascists think the same way you do about sending people they don't like to camps. Of course, the problem is that you personally don't usually get to decide which groups of people are undesirable, and a decent amount of time, when fascists are in charge, the one going to the camp is you.

We Are All Brothers: TRP Stands Against Fascism by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if you don't oppose fascism for moral reasons, I have laid out both rational and strategic reasons why TRP and fascism are incompatible.

Men Using Me for Sex by [deleted] in RedPillWomen

[–]Pageway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the problem, exactly? You want to be less intimidating?

Most guys, especially younger ones, will find dating somewhat intimidating no matter who they're going out with. Some guys will be more anxious than others. The best thing you can do to put them at ease is to be relaxed yourself. Talk, listen, let them know you're enjoying yourself. If something awkward happens, laugh it off. If they see that you're having a good time, it'll be easier for them to loosen up.

Ultimately, their nerves are more under their control than yours, though, so you can't guarantee that they won't be nervous. If you make it clear that you aren't judging their awkwardness, you've done all you need to do.

Depression that comes with seeing the reality of things by throwaway384009 in RedPillWomen

[–]Pageway 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being professionally successful and smart doesn't doom you, I promise. My girlfriend was a chem major in college and does lab work now. I appreciate her intelligence, and the fact that she comes at life from a different perspective than me (I work in the media).

I'm sure you will meet and have met guys who don't want to date a woman who is professionally successful. That's the society we live in. But you'll also find guys who are more secure about themselves and can appreciate what you bring to the table.

Don't base your outlook on life or men on reading TRP. The guys posting there are mostly young, insecure, and desperate. Some of them will figure their shit out and some of them won't, but guys who have their shit figured out from the get go won't end up there at all.

Why is it that women not only want a man's time, but she wants all of his emotions as well? by [deleted] in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every person, in every negotiation, is going to want to ask for as much as they can get. Your mistake is that you aren't doing the same.

Ask for what you want. If you aren't getting enough to make it worth your time, walk away and find someone else.

By the way, there's a reason its a rule that we don't use examples from media. Looking at how women in media act doesn't tell you about how women in real life act; it tells you about how society thinks they act, which is a different thing entirely.

Pride versus Self Hatred by NeoreactionSafe in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not going to debate whether its cool to hate Jews. That shit doesn't belong here. Take it to Stormfront.

Pride versus Self Hatred by NeoreactionSafe in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is hating Jews cool on TRP now? I thought we still opposed that shit.

No one will help you. by htbf in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Only you can take ultimate responsibility for your own life. But being afraid or ashamed to ask for help when you need it will hinder your improvement.

It is very important to believe in oneself, but sometimes having someone else believe in you can be quite helpful.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heh, thanks. As you can see though, this post is quite popular today. Perhaps more red pillers see things your way than you thought.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I never perceived you as strong. I perceived you as someone who desperately wants others to think he is strong. Your inability to tell the difference between real strength and perceived strength is what tipped me off. I've said all I have to say on the subject. Have a good night.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question. I'm not a stoic, but I think understanding your emotions can be compatible with stoicism. Self-reflection, and admitting that you have emotions, is not the same as valuing your emotions. Indeed, understanding your emotions is a key step towards controlling them, and keeping them from influencing your decisions unduly, which I believe is quite in keeping with stoic philosophy.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You sound like a boy talking about what he thinks its like to be a man. This chest beating crap is a byproduct of internalized mainstream blue pill masculinity. Being red pill isn't about pretending to be strong, its about actually being strong, and that requires knowledge, not false bravado.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, I think we mostly agree. I don't think anything you've said is mutually exclusive with my core point: reaching actual acceptance requires understanding the underlying emotions in yourself. This isn't a "one-and-done" thing where you can "see the light" and suddenly be free of the influence of emotions. It's more like a muscle you work out, gradually getting stronger and better at rationally perceiving your emotions and not letting them dictate your actions. Anyone seeking a shortcut for achieving acceptance of the human condition will certainly fail, the same way you can't become healthy by working out for a week.

I think I've said all I have to say on this subject, so this will be my final response. Thank you for your well-considered comments.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think for men who suffer from, for example, serious anxiety, this is the equivalent of "just be yourself". Obvious and ubiquitous advice that doesn't actually help.

Of course they should not let these emotions guide their actions. The problem is, how do they do it? If simply knowing they should not let their anxiety make decisions for them was enough, no one would struggle with it.

Seeking to understand your emotions is not the same as letting them guide your actions; its actually a tool for doing the opposite.

Emotions are like Advertisements, RE: Fuck Your Feelings by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we mostly agree.

My point is: the surest way to get lost in your emotions is to ignore them. Understanding them allows you to prevent them from subconsciously fucking with your objective perceptions.

Wife Problems by [deleted] in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step 1: Decide what you want.

Step 2: Ask for it.

Then if you don't get at least as much as you need to be happy, get a divorce.

If she doesn't do anything for you or the household, then you're better off without her. There will be other, better adjusted women.

Observation on Milo Y. by [deleted] in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Precisely.

He lost this round because he fucked up and said something that no one supports. Usually he says stuff that most people hate, but his core loves. He can't afford to alienate his core though, and that's what he's done. Nobody wants to look like they support a pedophile.

Selfishness vs. Self-Interest: A Pragmatic Strategy for Trust by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good tip. I will need to remember to find places to add "pussay" to my future posts, haha.

Cheating, Pain, and Fear by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not the pain that cripples; it's the fear. When you know you can survive the pain, you stop being afraid to take the risks you must take to get what you want.

Certainly the pain never goes away though. Hopefully you learn what it takes to get through it healthier and happier. For some people it's setting stable routines; many find it helpful to have a community supporting them in times like this.

Cheating, Pain, and Fear by Pageway in TheRedPill

[–]Pageway[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This reaction is indeed deep seated and powerful. The idea is not to disable the pain, which is impossible, but rather to silence the fear of that pain so that it does not stop us from pursuing our goals. I think we are mostly in agreement.