Political alliances are often explained through shared values, common interests, or a vision of the future. But what happens when none of those explanations seems entirely sufficient? Across contemporary Western politics, movements with very different beliefs have increasingly found themselves rallying around the same international cause.
Their differences are not trivial, and the question of what connects them deserves more than a superficial answer.
In my latest video, I explore this strange convergence and ask what it reveals about the direction of modern political life.
Out soon, and as always, thanks so much for sticking with me. It is very much appreciated and I hope your week goes well.
Be well.
Felix Rex
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Felix Rex@Felix_Rex
April 13, 2024
New Video: Kanamara: Venerating the ONE EYED MONSTER
I am actually on the road at the moment and missed one of the more interesting festivals in Japan: The Kanamara Matsuri or the Festival of the Steel Phallus.
However, with a bit of help from a couple of friends who went there and took footage, I was able to put together this video splicing with perhaps too much AE.
You can decide on that.
Either way, the festival is venerating the penis for its life-giving properties and started as one for those that wished to have children and for prostitutes that wanted to avoid S.T.D.s.
Of course it has degenerated since then, but the underlying message is one of celebrating life and human sexuality that produces it.
Quite different from what you would find in the West in the "current year."
Tell me what you think.
Also as always, thanks very much for sticking with me. It is very much appreciated, and I do look forward to speaking with you in our weekly group meet-ups on Discord tomorrow.
Till then, take care...
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Out soon, and as always, thanks so much for sticking with me. It is very much appreciated and I hope your week goes well.
Be well.
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