The author argues that we have been too accommodating of the toxic behavior and hateful rhetoric of a vocal minority of small-minded, insecure men who are desperately clinging to power as the world becomes more diverse, connected, and compassionate. These individuals, described as "chest-thumping, hate-spewing, fear-mongering fuckheads," are using their ability to remember a few words in a specific order to assert their supposed superiority and oppress others.
The author suggests that instead of reasoning with them, educating them, or ignoring them, which has proven ineffective, we should start treating their ideas with the ridicule they deserve. By holding up a mirror to their absurdity and pointing out how stupid their ideas really are, we can deflate their puffed-up egos and take back control of the narrative.
The author emphasizes that these small men are not powerful or scary, but rather sad, scared individuals trying to feel big by putting others down. Laughter is a powerful tool to cut through their bullshit and make them feel small again, as they hate nothing more than feeling inadequate. By refusing to be cowed by their bluster and intimidation and instead meeting their hate with ridicule, we can create space for progress and a more compassionate world.
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