It seems to me that the media and frankly Western culture has decided to declare war on manhood and masculinity. Men are deciding to stop participating in society or are completely checking out. I don't get this desire or hopelessness some men have. Sometimes I think I find enjoyment in being that burr in the progressives' saddle. While I may not win in the end, I'll stick around to be a pain as long as I can. Got the news that a friend decided to punch his own ticket. Hell, there's a pretty good chance he used a pistol I worked over for him. That makes two this year with the same manner of execution and a total of five I know; with the worst being his lips wrapped around a .260 Rem hunting with the butt perched in the floorboard of his truck. My dad came upon him.

If you're thinking about taking the cowardly way out, remember there is help to get you through that rough patch. You can stick around just to be a pain in the ass of your enemies. Don't let those [bleep] win so easily.

Good friend of mine hung hisself several yrs ago it hurt me deeply the boy had it made

I'm only 50 but to old to change so.....I'll be a man.

Neighbor, friend and hunting buddy put a Smith 29 to his own chest a few years back. Was a complete surprise to everyone especially wife and his two pre teen daughters. No note left but apparently he had been hiding major financial issues.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/vi...t-stressed-out-man-with-hug-conversation

Sometimes small steps like this is what is needed for those in a bad state.

Joel….That’s a great meme that I can definitely relate to!

I’ve noticed that my attitude has been crappy and my patience with stupidity and pettiness is at an all time low. I need to tune in, turn on and drop out…😉

Anyone says "Mark died from a gunshot" - they had to dig me out of a PILE of expended brass!
Or I got blind-sided!

If it's .38 cal, and in the forehead - testify that it was justified, and he deserved what "The Warden" provided! !

I can't waste my time with that guy. He's said if you deny climate change, you need to go to prison. He is right on covid. I'll give him props there, but he's just another commie on all other issues.

Hard to believe a Minnesotan hit what he was aiming at.

LOL

Sorry to hear about your friends DP. I agree with your observations. Men who grew up before all the anti-masculinity BS at least know reality. I worry about boys coming up these days

I went through a stretch a couple of years ago where 2 close relatives died and three people that I knew committed suicide in the same month. All 3 suicides came as a shock to everyone that knew them.
guys suck at asking for help!

The few I’ve known(of) were all directly related to one of two things. Terminal medical condition or financial ruin. Thankfully I work in an industry with very few women and even less liberals, and any that are around stay very quiet.

Suicide is NEVER funny. You don't have to be an A$$H0LE every day MORON.

He has impulse control issues.

I don’t agree with that.

Uhhhh…

LOL

yep. Some times its ok to just STFU. I remember now why he is blocked, but his [bleep] ways still show up when someone quotes him.

They a plenty of good Men, and Ladies of all ages all around.

Suicide is NOT funny.

But that comment is!
Lol

There are not a lot of manly men in the younger generations.

Mental illness and depression is still a taboo subject with too many people. We need to get rid of the stigma, so that hurting people are not too afraid to admit their need for help.

If you think a friend may be going through a tough patch, be a frienda dn let them talk, with a goal of guiding to seeking help. You may need to store their firearms until they get the help they need. BE A FRIEND!

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I have known several people over the years that have committed suicide. Of course I knew some better than others but always a shock. Several months ago there was a car on the ranch we thought had been abandoned. It was not abandoned. One guy was pretty well known here on the campfire. Found out yesterday a guy I knew committed suicide on Thursday. You ever know what demons people are living with.

I’ve only known one person that committed suicide. He was well into his 80’s and had cancer. Loosing his driver license and independence pushed him to it. Sad but he lived a full and mostly happy and productive life. I don’t think that it’s a decision that I’d make and it was traumatic for his niece that found him.

That’s entirely different though from the tragedy of someone healthy and 20,30,40,50 years old in good health ending their life out of depression and despair with what should have been a lot of years ahead of them.

Liberals in western VA construction?

Probably "accidentally" fall into about 40 yards of concrete.

the biggest problem with men in this country is that people believe what they read and much of that is lies.

Real men don’t have an identity crisis, they know who they are and it’s best to leave it at that.

These ads show what men used to be, before they got neutered and started driving Subarus…

A friend of mine's ex tried to kill herself while he was sleeping. She pulled her revolver out of her purse, put a pillow over her head and pulled the trigger. Well, she missed and just barely broke her skull. She earned herself the nickname "the marksman" among friends.