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In reply to the discussion: Small penises are hardly the main area of male insecurity [View all]Pholus
(4,062 posts)2. Your insecurities fall generally fall under the category of "masculinity" though
I would add basic control of one's environment to your list --
one example: as a patriarchal thing the members of the family should obey and that doesn't happen like it used to.
another example: being able to react to and survive events in which you are swept up. THere is a reason the zombie meme is so strong.
As you note, it is crudely associated with anatomy, which is unfortunate. The insecurities you mention are, of course, a large part of what the successful Bushmaster "Man Card" campaign was playing to.
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the CT shooter got his gun from his mother, a rich white woman who was also (reportedly) a
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#43
You left out fear of being abandoned after having their small penises laughed at.
renie408
Dec 2012
#9
It's another situation in which a few vocal fanatics dominate the conversation.
gtar100
Jan 2013
#73
While I agree with you that the things you mentioned contribute more than penis size,
CrispyQ
Dec 2012
#13
I'm not interested in the cliche. I AM interested in why the pro-gunners feel it so
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#16
I know it's "only" a metaphor -- but look at the overwhelming success of Viagra and Cialis ads
Hekate
Dec 2012
#22
Brilliant Analysis. The Rest of the World Deals With Economic Insecurity through Voting and
Yavin4
Dec 2012
#34
So if I prefer to carry a tiny .380 pocket pistol or snub-nose revolver...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Dec 2012
#50