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My New Blog Address
The address for my blog The Standard Review has changed. The new address is: http://thisisthestandardreview.blogspot.com/ Thank you Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2013 at The Standard Review
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Autistic Prohibition
Posted Feb 16, 2013 at The Standard Review
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The Freedom to Express What You're Told
Posted Feb 3, 2013 at The Standard Review
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Jan 27, 2013
The Consequences of Counting Sheep
Knowledge may be power but in this information age, the race for such power is as corruptible as any other and bullies involved in this competition are just as likely to describe degradation as the way to encourage toughness. I... Continue reading
Posted Jan 27, 2013 at The Standard Review
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Peaceful Discussions about Autism
In recent years, progress has been made due to people with disabilities becoming more influential in policies, which affect their lives. The Internet has allowed more autistic people to follow this example by becoming involved in discussions, which influence how... Continue reading
Posted Jan 24, 2013 at The Standard Review
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Why, thank you, Maire. What a kind comment. :)
Puzzling People
Using a puzzle piece as a symbol for autism awareness encourages the idea that our society is interested in support for autistics. Not only is this not helpful but the way the campaigners are falling short of the supposed goal is only the beginning how this causes problems. Disability rights ...
Puzzling People
Posted Apr 22, 2012 at The Standard Review
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The Convenient Awareness of Autism
Posted Apr 18, 2012 at The Standard Review
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The Politician's Perspective of Autism
Posted Apr 7, 2012 at The Standard Review
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Acceptance and Murder
Posted Apr 4, 2012 at The Standard Review
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Because We are Different than Them
Posted Mar 26, 2012 at The Standard Review
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Improved Behaviorism and Worse Behavior
Posted Mar 18, 2012 at The Standard Review
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The Autism Experts in Science and Politics
Posted Feb 21, 2012 at The Standard Review
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What They Don't Say About Us
Posted Aug 22, 2011 at The Standard Review
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Activists Compromising Everything
Posted Jun 8, 2011 at The Standard Review
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Dunking Autistics
Posted May 26, 2011 at The Standard Review
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Intelligence Required
Posted May 16, 2011 at The Standard Review
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Supporting the Autism Cause
Posted May 15, 2011 at The Standard Review
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The Finest in Autism Advocacy
Posted May 14, 2011 at The Standard Review
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MacNeil and the Unawareness of Autism in 20011
Posted Apr 26, 2011 at The Standard Review
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Important People
Posted Apr 13, 2011 at The Standard Review
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I agree, at best it's useless, and often it's destructive. The privilege label is more often like planting a useless weapon on someone who can't use it so that their victimization can be justified.
Most bullies are from the groups that are marginalized and oppressed. I wish they were all fighting back against oppressors and the oppression, but it's usually just copying what's been done to them. They victimize others and justify it in very similar ways as that which was done them.
The main reason the cycle of oppression continues is because we follow our oppressors lead. If all the bullies were part of the ruling class, assertive people among the oppressed with honorable motives would be able to defeat them. As it is we're stuck.
I think I saw online where you were accused (generally anyway), and it was absurd. (note: I just found it tonight 3/22)
I'm sorry this happened to you. It was wrong as well as terribly inaccurate. I hope you're ok.
Closing a Community
The main reason for the problems related to inclusion, and supportive environments are due to people seeking answers from community builders rather than from the disenfranchised. Myths and presumptions about people who don't fit in are too convenient and are rarely challenged. I can tell you ...
Yeah, people want to make sure they are part of an us so that they can them somebody. The us label seems to be used as team uniform and once someone shows up wearing one, everyone must show support by complying with the us rules (rules which are subject to change by self appointed rulers) or get themed.
I think it's militant thinking that comes "God is on our side" justification for war and industry teaching the "sell the sizzle not the steak" pragmatic justification for advertising. Alone is seen as the worst thing someone can be and being a nonconformist is the worst sin. Individualism, creativity, and unique expressions are automatically associated with the enemy.
The problem with disenfranchisement isn't solved by more or better franchises or making sure everyone fits into one, and it certainly isn't the way to promote diversity.
Being alone doesn't have to equate with being lonely, and it doesn't need to cause depression but in an environment where shame is associated, that's the message that gets reinforced and those things often happen as a result.
Closing a Community
The main reason for the problems related to inclusion, and supportive environments are due to people seeking answers from community builders rather than from the disenfranchised. Myths and presumptions about people who don't fit in are too convenient and are rarely challenged. I can tell you ...
Closing a Community
Posted Mar 21, 2011 at The Standard Review
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