I figured our corner of the internet would eventually attract wider attention, and it’s been pretty clear that some journalists have been reading us recently, particularly in the wake of the Assange case. So it wasn’t all that surprising to see Paul referred to in the NY Times, although the referral was about what you’d expect: accompanied by a few disparaging remarks. However, they actually provided a link this time, which is a break from recent protocol in which they dare not even mention us by name.

The article concerns the Male Studies discipline, which was founded to counter the powerful feminist departments in universities, which run women’s studies, cultural anthropology and English departments across the US. They also dominate the weird subcategory of “men’s studies,” which is characterized by male and female professors who have a negative view of natural masculinity, including one who had himself castrated and now calls himself a woman. In fact, the nastiest hate mail I’ve received here at The Spearhead has come from these people, who have wished me death on a couple occasions. Although the overwhelming majority of death threats are nothing to worry about, it does give one pause to know that someone disturbed and psychotic enough to voluntary mutilate his own genitalia has it in for you. Kind of brings “Buffalo Bill” of Silence of the Lambs to mind…

It’s a good thing that they opened this with a link to Paul’s site. He’s mature, voluble and combative enough to stay on target and stand up to attacks. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him on TV at some point — I think the radio is already a given if we put some effort into it.

So, here’s my suggestion for activism:

Call up your favorite local talk radio and tell them you’d like them to interview an MRA. Now that the “MSM” is starting to pay attention, it’s time for us to branch out a bit and expand beyond the internet.

We should have a list of a few of the more prominent bloggers who are willing to go live on the airwaves, and start suggesting radio stations and TV talk shows interview them. However, I’d strongly recommend steering clear of known hostiles — a Dr. Phil appearance would obviously be a setup.

It definitely looks like the time has come.