These teens are getting roped into neo-fascism in absence of Marxist guidance showing them what the “matrix” actually represents. Vulnerable young men are getting told that yes, corporations are oppressing them, and yes, the US government is a puppet of the rich - but the solution being presented to them is to become an exploiter themselves rather than any form of class solidarity or dialectical materialism. I really feel like this “escape the matrix” rhetoric is the kind of thing we can capitalise on instead of just standing idly by as young men have their very real grievances with modern life twisted into something wholly unhealthy

There really needs to be some solid communist dating advice for these young men, other than "just be yourself" and "be a good person" kind of stuff. Like real, concrete steps on how a guy can be diverted from the incel/pua/tate path. Tbh a lot of the pua advice is common sense stuff (try to groom yourself well, don't be afraid to put yourself out there, etc.).

I remember there were some good comments in a thread somewhere here (I'm pretty sure it was on c/menby but I can't seem to find it)

  • Abraxiel
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    2 years ago

    Like, in previous relationships, I know that I've been an important part of working through my partner's problems. And my friends have been critical for mine. But in one relationship I basically bore the full weight of their illness, which led to resentment on my part and, maybe even more importantly, an inability for me to be open with them about my own illness, creating distance and barriers. In contrast, I've been able to use my whole network, in concert often with therapy, to get a little bit of help here and there from all of them and it's worked much better without burning people out so much.