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10/29/2025

Hollywood’s new family values: father optional, career mandatory, and mom on her ownClovis Star Media: Hollywood’s new family values—father optional, career mandatory, mum on her own. Bold on screen, but in real life it’s a costly experiment.

The “solo super-mum” and “career-at-all-costs” arc can inspire. It can also train us to accept burnout and isolation as normal.

What the piece is getting at:
- Films and shows glamorise fatherless homes and boss-babe plots.
- From Marx to Millett, the family is framed as a power problem to solve.
- As bonds thin, births fall, elders grow lonelier, and the state fills the gap.

A few truths to hold at once:
- Single parents deserve respect—they’re doing heroic work.
- Many dads want to show up but face cultural sneers and economic roadblocks.
- Women shoulder work, care, and pressure to “have it all,” often without real support.

What’s beneath the surface:
- Cultural cues set defaults; if dads look optional on screen, they become optional in life.
- Workplaces prize 24/7 availability; care has no closing hour.
- When family and community recede, bureaucracies step in—expensive, distant, and impersonal.

Under-discussed consequences:
- Fewer mentors and less shared time for kids.
- Adults squeezed between childcare and eldercare with thin backup.
- Communities losing intergenerational glue that markets and government both struggle to replace.

What could help—free-market and civil-society first:
- Let employers compete on family-friendly terms: flexible schedules, remote options, predictable hours, results-based pay.
- Normalize fatherhood without mandates: paid paternity leave via private benefits, shared by default, not a career penalty.
- Remove marriage and parenting disincentives: end marriage penalties and benefit cliffs that punish forming stable homes.
- Deregulate care: legalize micro-childcare, reduce licensing burdens, and allow childcare co-ops and pods to flourish.
- Zoning freedom: permit ADUs and co-living for intergenerational households and community support.
- Expand voluntary scaffolding: after-school clubs, faith and civic groups, and mentorship networks so kids see strong male role models.
- School-choice and after-school marketplaces that let families pick what fits, not what a bureaucracy assigns.

Questions worth a quiet think:
- Are our stories shaping our choices more than we admit?
- What if films showed flourishing two-parent homes without the punchline?
- How do we honor single parents without normalizing loneliness as “empowerment”?
- If the state is doing more “family work,” are we okay with the trade-offs in cost and control?

This isn’t about shaming different families. It’s about choosing freedom with responsibility—strong homes, vibrant communities, and markets that serve real life instead of scripting it.

Read the piece:
https://disruptarian.com/blog/hollywoods-new-family-values-father-optional-career-mandatory-and-mom-on-her-own/

Where are you seeing this in your circle, and what’s actually working on the ground?

Hollywood keeps glamorizing fatherless families and boss-babe storylines while theory from Marx to Millett treats the family as a power problem to solve. The result is fewer babies, more lonely elders, and a bigger state stepping into a role families once filled.

10/28/2025

Russell Brand Answers Student Questions at the University of OklahomaClovis Star Media: Just watched “Russell Brand Answers Student Questions at the University of Oklahoma.” Fair play to the students—grand questions and sharper follow-ups.

- He skewers the left–right pantomime and asks who profits from division.
- Students press him on free speech, corporate capture, and moral duty.
- He turns celebrity into vulnerability; uncertainty beats smug certainty.
- Best bit: on campus dissent—courage with compassion, not outrage theatre.

That’s the seminar more campuses need in 2025. Less curated virtue, more risky curiosity.

As a punk rock libertarian, I’ll take messy questions over tidy dogma. Freedom’s not a vibe; it’s a daily practice.

- Free speech means defending the microphone you hate, not just the one you love.
- Corporate capture isn’t a conspiracy; it’s a line item and a revolving door.
- Morality without humility curdles into control.

If I had one ask, it’s for institutions to stop managing dissent like a PR hazard. Let it breathe, then answer it.

What would you have asked him?

—Ryan “Dickie” Thompson, the Punk Rock Libertarian of Disruptarian.com
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10/28/2025

Hollywood’s new family values: father optional, career mandatory, and mom on her ownClovis Star Media: Hollywood’s new family values look like father optional, career mandatory, and mom on her own. It makes for tidy endings on screen, but off screen the picture is messier.

What we watch trains our instincts about what’s “normal.” When solo motherhood and the endless hustle are glamorized, care starts to look like a detour instead of a shared calling.

Fair play to single parents—there’s real courage in holding it together. But celebrating resilience shouldn’t mean normalizing absence or pretending fathers don’t matter.

We’re seeing fewer babies, more lonely elders, and the state stepping in where kin once stood. Bureaucracies can fund care, but they can’t hug you after bad news.

Culture isn’t the only culprit. Zoning, childcare rules, and always-on work make family formation feel like a luxury.

We can tell fuller stories and let markets reward better incentives:
- Show strong couples and present dads; stop making commitment the punchline.
- Portray careers that flex for family without punishing ambition; spotlight founders building family-first workplaces.
- Feature intergenerational homes and chosen kin; normalize proximity, not isolation.
- Write plots where keeping promises is courageous, not cringe.

Off-screen, build scaffolding that favors freedom over bureaucracy:
- Competitive, portable paid leave and flexible work through employer choice and market pressure, not one-size mandates.
- Deregulate childcare: trim licensing overkill, allow home-based micro-pods, and expand tax-free childcare accounts.
- Father-friendly custody: default to shared parenting and equal time unless clear harm is shown.
- Marriage-neutral taxes and benefits; end marriage penalties that distort family choices.
- Zoning reform: legalize duplexes, ADUs, and mid-rise near jobs so families can afford space.
- Predictable scheduling and output-based pay that reward caregivers without capping upside.
- Civil society over state: churches, clubs, co-ops, and mutual aid that make family life cheaper and richer.
- Community habits: neighbor check-ins, ride shares, meal trains, Sunday dinners.

Care isn’t a consolation prize; it’s the quiet engine of a free society. Markets thrive when families thrive—and families thrive when mothers and fathers share the load with a village around them.

Read more:
https://disruptarian.com/blog/hollywoods-new-family-values-father-optional-career-mandatory-and-mom-on-her-own/

Which film or show got family right in your eyes?
What’s one small thing your street, parish, or club could do this year to make family life more doable?

Hollywood keeps glamorizing fatherless families and boss-babe storylines while theory from Marx to Millett treats the family as a power problem to solve. The result is fewer babies, more lonely elders, and a bigger state stepping into a role families once filled.

10/28/2025

John Lydon has always been a thorn in the side, and fair play to him for that. From the sneer of the Pistols to the sharp edges of PiL, he’s made a career out of refusing tidy boxes.

Some say he’s flipped, backing Brexit and Trump after raging against the establishment in the ’70s. But maybe he hasn’t changed so much as kept faith with one rule: challenge whoever holds the mic and the money.

Punk was never a party platform; it was a posture. It’s the itch that says, “Are you sure that’s true?” even when the crowd is cheering.

From a free-market libertarian seat, that instinct matters. Power concentrates, incentives distort, and gatekeepers—state or corporate—prefer obedience to choice.

A few thoughts:
- Consistency of dissent: his target is authority itself, not a colour on the political chart.
- The twist: push against one power and you can end up propping up another, even if you don’t mean to.
- Intent vs impact: provocation grabs headlines; policy lands on taxpayers, small businesses, and workers.
- Free speech is grand, but it’s not free of responsibility; words land in real lives, and so do policies that throttle competition or centralize control.
- Aging punk: maybe maturity isn’t picking a tribe, but defending voluntary exchange, property rights, and open debate—then picking better fights.

Markets check power because they let people walk away from bad ideas. Monopolies—legal, corporate, or algorithmic—remove that exit and call it safety.

Questions worth a lash:
1) What does “anti-establishment” mean when power shifts between governments, corporations, NGOs, central banks, and algorithms?
2) Is rebellion about core values—free speech, free trade, and consent—or just inversion for its own sake?
3) Which authorities deserve a poke today—censorship regimes, surveillance states, regulatory capture, or the inflation tax—and why?

We can hold two thoughts at once: admire the backbone, question the aim. That tension is healthy, and markets thrive on it.

Have your say below, and keep it sound. No need to bite the heads off each other; sharp thinking beats shouting.

Read more:
John Lydon, the voice of punk rebellion, has never been easy to pin down. From raging against the establishment in the '70s to supporting Brexit and Trump, his political evolution has shocked many. But has he really changed? Or has he simply stayed true to the one thing he’s always believed in—challenging authority, no matter who holds the power?

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John Lydon, the voice of punk rebellion, has never been easy to pin down. From raging against the establishment in the '70s to supporting Brexit and Trump, his political evolution has shocked many. But has he really changed? Or has he simply stayed true to the one thing he’s always believed in—c...

10/28/2025

Hollywood’s new family values: father optional, career mandatory, and mom on her ownClovis Star Media: Hollywood’s new “family values” look like this—dad optional, career compulsory, mom carrying the lot. Slick stories, sure. But do they make for good lives?

From Marx to Millett, the family is framed as a power problem to solve. On screen, independence eclipses interdependence—and off screen, we pay the bill.

We’re seeing fewer babies, more isolated parents, lonelier elders, and the state stepping into roles families once held. That isn’t liberation; it’s crowding out civil society.

In a free market, strong families and strong communities are assets, not obstacles. When the state centralizes care, costs rise, choice shrinks, and community muscles atrophy.

When you watch, a few market-minded questions help:
- What costs are hidden—childcare, sleep, support networks—and who’s actually paying them?
- Who’s doing the invisible labor and who’s getting the applause?
- Where are the fathers as steady, loving presences, not jokes or ghosts?
- How are extended family, neighbors, churches, and community shown?
- Does ambition sit alongside belonging, or replace it?

Things worth celebrating in our stories:
- Ambition paired with loyalty and care.
- Dads who show up, and moms who don’t have to be superhuman.
- Co-parenting that works; kinship, foster, and adoptive families.
- Multi-generational homes and chosen families that actually choose each other.

This isn’t anti-woman or anti-career; it’s pro-people and pro-choice in the true sense—choice created by freedom and prosperity.

Practical, voluntary, market-first ideas:
- Let firms compete on flexibility: father-friendly leave, remote options, and schedules that don’t punish caregiving.
- End marriage penalties and fix benefit cliffs that punish commitment.
- Legalize more living: zoning reform for accessory units and multigenerational homes.
- Deregulate low-risk childcare co-ops and home-based providers to expand supply and lower prices.
- Portable benefits and pre-tax family care accounts so families choose what fits them.
- Writers: give dads arcs beyond punchlines and deadbeat tropes; show the beauty and burden of caregiving with honesty.
- Civil society—neighbors, clubs, faith communities—can do what bureaucracy can’t: know your name and show up.

A gentle note:
- Respect to single parents doing heroic work daily; the critique is about storytelling and incentives, not judging real families.

As viewers and consumers, we vote with our eyes, wallets, and praise. Let’s ask for stories that tell the truth about love, duty, and the quiet heroism of family.

A wee dose of realism might make the art richer and our homes happier. Which films or shows get this right?

More here:
https://disruptarian.com/blog/hollywoods-new-family-values-father-optional-career-mandatory-and-mom-on-her-own/

Hollywood keeps glamorizing fatherless families and boss-babe storylines while theory from Marx to Millett treats the family as a power problem to solve. The result is fewer babies, more lonely elders, and a bigger state stepping into a role families once filled.

10/27/2025

Advice for Conservatives on Liberal Campuses 🙌Clovis Star Media: Just watched “Advice for Conservatives on Liberal Campuses” with Charlie Kirk. Here’s my punk rock libertarian take from the intellectual mosh pit.

Campuses should be arenas for ideas, not outrage economies. If you want free inquiry to survive the noise, try this:

- Lead with questions, not slogans. Curiosity cuts through campus theatrics.
- Steelman the other side before swinging your own hammer. Respect builds leverage.
- Facts plus lived experience beat chants and memes. Bring receipts and humanity.
- Know your rights—and your duty to be sound and civil. Liberty thrives on discipline.
- Record ideas, not enemies; de-escalate when tempers flare. Don’t feed the spectacle.
- Find common ground (free inquiry, dignity), then spar hard. It’s a duel of wits, not a brawl.

This week’s headlines remind us: policy shifts and protest tents come and go, but intellectual courage is a daily habit. The culture war wants clicks; the classroom needs clarity.

If you’re red on a blue quad or blue on a red one, fair play starts with listening, then pushing back with backbone and grace. That’s how we keep the gates open for the next misfit thinker.

Keep it bold, keep it kind. Give truth a lash, and fair play to those who listen.

—Ryan "Dickie" Thompson, the Punk Rock Libertarian of Disruptarian
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10/26/2025

Turning Struggle Into Strength 👏Turning Struggle Into Strength 👏 — that’s the tune today, and fair play, it’s one I’ll riff on. When the world throws bricks, build a stage.

Clovis Star Media spotlighted a case for grit over grievance, and it hit a nerve. I don’t salute every note, but the chorus lands: responsibility, free speech, and doing the hard thing when it’s not trendy.

Takeaways:
- Hard times aren’t a tax; they’re training.
- College should sharpen minds, not pad egos.
- Argue loud, listen louder, then act local.

My riff on it:
- Liberty without accountability is just noise.
- If speech is only for the popular, it’s not speech, it’s permission.
- Comfort zones are where ideas go to die.

Action beats outrage:
1) Build something real: a club, a business, a zine.
2) Defend speech you dislike to protect the right you need.
3) Trade performative rage for actual ownership; fix one block, then the next.

I’m not here for nanny-state lullabies or culture-war karaoke. I’m here for radical responsibility and loud, messy freedom.

What’s your move?

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- Ryan "Dickie" Thompson, Punk Rock Libertarian of Disruptarian.com

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10/25/2025

Charlie Kirk’s Guide to Living a Life of FaithClovis Star Media just spotlighted Charlie Kirk’s “Guide to Living a Life of Faith.” Just spun through it; even a punk libertarian like me can say: fair play, there’s some stout ideas with a kick.

- Faith isn’t a costume; it’s the quiet choices when no one’s filming.
- Debate: steelman first, swing second—the mosh pit of ideas needs rules.
- College should sharpen minds, not censor them. Question authority, even your own tribe.
- Conscience over clout; community over cliques. Build, don’t just burn.

Agree or not with Charlie Kirk, give the arguments a proper hearing. Truth doesn’t fear a loud room.

If we want a culture worth moshing for, we’ve got to argue hard and fair. Free speech, thick skin, and a bias toward building beats performative outrage every time.

—Ryan “Dickie” Thompson, Punk Rock Libertarian, Disruptarian.com
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10/25/2025

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# # The Raw Voice of Liberty: Why We Need More Disruptarian Thinking in Today's Echo Chambers 🎙️🔥

In a media landscape often dominated by carefully controlled narratives, voices that challenge the status quo become increasingly vital for a healthy society. This week, we stumbled upon "Disruptarian Radio with Ryan Thompson," a podcast that embodies the rebellious spirit of questioning authority and championing individual liberty. 📻⚡

Thompson's approach is refreshingly unfiltered—mixing intellectual libertarian principles with punk rock energy to create what he calls "raw liberty riffs." In an age where many media outlets carefully polish their messaging to avoid controversy, there's something powerfully authentic about content creators who prioritize truth over comfort. 🧠💭

What caught our attention was Thompson's unapologetic tagline: "Truth stings, but freedom screams louder." This philosophy represents something our society may be losing—the understanding that discomfort is often necessary for growth and enlightenment. As academics and researchers have long recognized, cognitive dissonance—that uncomfortable feeling when confronted with information that challenges our existing beliefs—is a crucial precursor to learning and evolving our perspectives. 📚🌱

Whether or not you align with libertarian ideologies, there's value in exposing yourself to voices that make you think differently. Echo chambers are comfortable but intellectually stagnant. Real intellectual growth happens at the boundaries of our comfort zones. 🤔💪

As an independent media outlet ourselves, we appreciate those who champion free expression and the marketplace of ideas. While mainstream platforms increasingly moderate content through algorithmic filters and content policies, spaces like Disruptarian Radio remind us that the messy, unfiltered exchange of ideas has historically driven human progress. 🗽✊

The podcast's motto "If it hurts, it's working" resonates particularly well in today's climate. Perhaps we've become too accustomed to curated content that affirms rather than challenges our worldviews. Maybe a little intellectual discomfort is exactly what we need. 💉💡

Have you found yourself seeking out challenging viewpoints lately, or do you prefer content that aligns with your existing beliefs? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇



*Reminder: At Clovis Star Media, we share diverse perspectives without necessarily endorsing all viewpoints expressed. We believe exposure to varied ideas strengthens rather than weakens our intellectual resilience.*

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10/24/2025

The Power of True MasculinityWatched “The Power of True Masculinity” with Charlie Kirk, via Clovis Star Media. From your punk rock libertarian corner, here’s a wee take that cuts through the culture fog.

- Strength is service over swagger. Provide, protect, and master restraint; biceps without backbone are just cosplay.
- Manhood without moral agency is just noise. Own your choices, fix what you break, and keep your word when it costs.
- Debate like a gentle hammer: hit ideas, not people. College should forge grit, not fragility; free speech is a gym, not a spa.
- The state won’t raise better men. Families, mentors, and a bit of cop‑on will.
- Autonomy beats authoritarianism. Teach skills, prize courage, and let consequences be the coach, not censors.
- Power without principle curdles fast. Rule yourself before you try to run the room.
- Rebels aren’t rude; they’re responsible. Defend the weak, pay your debts, and calm the chaos.
- Community > clout. Shake hands, show up, be reliable when the algorithm forgets you.
- Reject victimhood cosplay. Life swings hard; take the hit, learn, and lift the next lad up.
- Be skilled, kind, and allergic to groupthink. Strong spine, soft heart, sharp mind—that’s the craic.

Source: Clovis Star Media.

—Ryan “Dickie” Thompson, Punk Rock Libertarian of Disruptarian.com

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10/24/2025

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# # The Uncomfortable Dance with Truth: Why We Need More Disruptarians 🤔💭

Truth isn't always comfortable, friends—it's more like a philosophical mosh pit where ideas collide and conventional wisdom gets challenged. 🤘 This week, we've been reflecting on Ryan Thompson's provocative "Disruptarian Radio" episode, "The Truth Hurts, But It's Worth It," and it's got us thinking about our relationship with uncomfortable realities.

In an era of algorithmic echo chambers and curated news feeds, how often do we actually encounter ideas that make us squirm? Thompson argues that genuine intellectual growth happens precisely at that point of discomfort—when our cherished beliefs get bumped and bruised in the mosh pit of honest discourse.

What struck us most was Thompson's assertion that we've become too accustomed to information gatekeepers. These modern-day arbiters of "acceptable truth" might be well-intentioned, but they ultimately restrict the free flow of ideas that democracies depend on. As Thompson puts it, true freedom means sometimes having your worldview challenged. It's about stage-diving into conversations without safety nets or trigger warnings. 🎙️🔥

But here's where it gets interesting: this isn't about embracing conspiracy theories or rejecting expertise. Rather, it's about developing the intellectual muscles needed to evaluate claims independently, to sit with contradictions, and to change our minds when evidence demands it.

The academic literature supports this approach. Research in cognitive psychology suggests that exposure to contradictory viewpoints—even when those viewpoints ultimately prove incorrect—strengthens critical thinking skills and reduces polarization. In other words, the mental friction of engaging with challenging ideas might just be what our divided society needs.

So perhaps we all need a bit more of the Disruptarian spirit: no intellectual masters, no untouchable myths, just curious minds willing to rip off cultural blindfolds and see what's really there. 🗽💥

What do you think, Clovis? Are we too comfortable in our information bubbles? When was the last time you changed your mind about something important after encountering an uncomfortable truth?

Drop your thoughts below—let's create our own intellectual mosh pit right here in the comments! And remember, sometimes the truths that hurt the most are precisely the ones we need to hear.

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