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Inside The Longhouse: The Right Wing's Latest Meme

Aug 15, 2023
Robert sits down with Gare and James to talk about Bronze Age Pervert and a surprisingly influential new family of far right memes. They discuss the right-wing reaction to a popular movie, the influence of Bronze Age Pervert's book, and the historical significance of long houses.
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Quick takeaways

  • Bronze Age Pervert promotes a philosophy centered on strength, beauty, and the dominance of men, critiquing modern society and championing violence as a means of enforcing their will.
  • BAPists misinterpret the term 'long house' and use it as a symbol of the decline of masculinity and the dominance of women, perpetuating a flawed interpretation of history to criticize contemporary society and progressive values.

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The Influence of Bronze Age Pervert

Bronze Age Pervert, an influential ideologue among the insurgent right, promotes a philosophy centered on strength, beauty, and the dominance of men. He criticizes modern society and champions small groups of attractive men enforcing their will through violence. His followers, known as BAPists, misinterpret the term 'long house,' using it as a symbol of the decline of masculinity and the dominance of women. Their narrow understanding of history and obsession with a distorted past contribute to their skewed worldview and criticisms of contemporary society.

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