Oh, the manual...?
You do know that the MAGAts are thoroughly concerned with masculinity, right? And conservatives' emphasis on masculinity apparently comes from a mix of different influences: Conservative beliefs have long prioritized keeping traditional social structures and gender roles intact. The idea of masculinity, especially a 'tough' and assertive version (see Cheeto and the Alphas the MAGAts so much adore), has been a core part of conservative ideology for many years. This notion really seem to have taken off during the 1960s and 1970s, most probably as a response to social movements like civil rights and feminism, with masculinity viewed as a way to bring back a sense of ‘order’ (the little women, the queers and the colored knew their place back then). Lately, the Repugs have been weaving masculinity into their speeches more often. Politicians like Josh Hawley (who pings my gaydar), Madison Cawthorn (who is 100% a freak in bed, I'm sure), and J.D. Vance (who was an ugly duckli
