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Sci-Fi Publisher Tor Books Harbors Extremists Who Advocate For Political Violence
The science fiction world has been a cauldron of social justice warriors that have usurped the industry and sapped all of the fun out of what once was an American cultural centerpiece. Magazines and books once sold in the millions, but now only sell in the tens of thousands if they are an extremely successful work. Many publishers fail even to sell a thousand copies of novels these days.
Part of it is the wealth of other forms of entertainment competing for space, but it’s also been the case that science fiction has become less fun in the last two decades. Where it was once about adventure and sense of wonder, it now has become a competition to see which writer can “out-woke” the next with a series of virtue signaling about race, color, sexuality, gender, and bonus points if you combine all of the above.
Over the last several years, a purge and ostracization of writers who don’t beat to the political drum has occurred in the industry, as pushing has gone further to the extreme left. Now, it’s gone to the point where an author from a major publisher, Tor Books, is calling for violence against conservatives:
The tweet comes after Portland Antifa threw milkshakes laced with quick dry cement onto right-wing protestors at a rally to try to harm them, according to the police. Antifa members also attacked a gay reporter who was on the scene.
The police attempting to protect protesters from violence apparently outraged Ms. Gailey, who advocates far more extreme measures against those wishing to exercise their right to assemble. Her reasoning for the proposed violence is an unsubstantiated claim that those she hates advocate for genocide:
She has not provided any evidence of this alleged “advocating for genocide” that I could find.
Tor Books has progressively been becoming more extreme for the last several years, ever since the Sad Puppies controversy that cast a negative light on The Hugo Awards — which was once science fiction’s most prestigious awards. It seemed to many industry professionals as though Tor Books used political favors to keep their authors winning awards year after year, shutting out not only other companies, but also authors who were of a moderate to conservative persuasion.
The Sad Puppies was an award slate meant to counter the insider culture with books that readers loved, regardless of political persuasion, which establishment insiders saw as a threat to the establishment. Former Tor author John C. Wright was nominated for an award, which Editor-In-Chief Patrick Nielson Hayden shunned for political reasons, even though Wright was an author with the company. The Wrights had multiple conversations with the EIC that escalated because of the toxic political climate at Tor. “I approached him at the pre-Hugo party and tried to speak to him about the tensions between John and my Tor editor, Moshe Feder. I actually intended to let him know I had forgiven Moshe. He got angry and swore at me, telling me that I should tell my husband to shove it, etc.” said L. Jagi Lamplighter-Wright, John’s wife and fellow former-Tor author. The result was the Wrights walking away from Tor Books.
It wasn’t one person’s opinion at the company, but the whole editorial staff pushes fringe-left extremism. Editor Moshe Feder, who works with NYT Bestseller Brandon Sanderson, called the author of this article “not smart enough to make it in science fiction,” on his Facebook page in reference to how industry insiders were treating me over my political views, despite my never interacting with him.
Irene Gallo, who was recently promoted within Tor Books to Vice President and Publisher, posted calling right-leaning authors “unrepentantly racist, misogynist, and homophobic,” and further called groups supporting authors on the right “extreme right-wing and neo-nazi groups” in an attempt to dehumanize her political opposition.
It’s no surprise that the authors the company chooses to publish come with an extreme political agenda that continues to push the boundaries of what’s acceptable for a free society. One can only hope that the rhetoric they espouse, such as wishing violence and death on those with different political viewpoints, doesn’t get acted upon by either these authors or crazed fans who may be influenced by them.
Jon Del Arroz is the leading Hispanic voice in science fiction, a #1 Amazon bestseller and award-winning author of the reader-acclaimed steampunk series, The Adventures of Baron von Monocle. He has written cultural commentary journalism for The Federalist and Milo Yiannopoulos’ Dangerous.com. He can be found on twitter @jondelarroz or YouTube.
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Black Lives Matter Extremists Cover Former Home of Chauvin Defense Witness With Animal Blood, Leave Severed Pig Head on Doorstep
The former home of Barry Brodd, who testified as a witness for Derek Chauvin’s defense, was covered with animal blood and a severed pig’s head was left on their front porch on Saturday morning.
The former home of Barry Brodd, who testified as a witness for Derek Chauvin’s defense, was covered with animal blood and a severed pig’s head was left on their front porch on Saturday morning.
Brodd no longer lives at the Santa Rose home that was attacked.
Brodd testified last week that police were justified in keeping George Floyd pinned because he kept struggling.
The new family that lives there called the police when they were awakened by the group of black clad individuals outside their home shortly after 3 a.m.
Law enforcement believes that the individuals thought that Brodd still lived there.
Santa Rosa Police say 45 minutes later a hand statue at the plaza mall was vandalized w/blood and a sign saying “Oink Oink”. The substance is believed to be animal blood.
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“Because Mr. Brodd no longer lives in the city of Santa Rosa, it appears the victim was falsely targeted,” police said in a news release.
Santa Rosa Police Chief Rainer Navarro through Brodd under the bus on April 13, issuing a statement saying “Mr. Brodd’s comments do not reflect the values and beliefs of the Santa Rosa Police Department.”
Approximatey 45 minutes after the home was vandalized, a hand statue in front of the Santa Rosa Plaza mall was also splattered with animal blood. The vandals, who match the description of the people who attacked the home, left a sign with a pig on it that read “oink oink.” The statue has no apparent message related to the trial, as it is dedicated to immigrant agricultural workers.
Damage to the residence exceeded $400, making the attack a felony, according to a report from KPIX.
Anyone who witnessed or has information about the attack is encouraged to contact SRPD through their online Tip Line: http://www.srcity.org/CrimeTips.
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Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Buys $1.4 Million Compound in Extremely White California Neighborhood
Black Lives may matter to her, but she apparently does not want to live near them.
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors has purchased a $1.4 million compound in Topanga Canyon — an area with barely any black people.
The 37-year-old social justice warrior will definitely not have to worry about any of the riots she helps to stoke while tucked away in the ritzy upscale neighborhood.
The racial makeup of Topanga is 7,313 (88.2%) White (84.5% Non-Hispanic White), 117 (1.4%) African American, 35 (0.4%) Native American, 353 (4.3%) Asian, 3 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 125 (1.5%) from other races, and 343 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 534 persons (6.4%).
Black Lives Matter founder buys $1.4 million home in Topanga, which has a black population of 1.4%. She’s with her people! https://t.co/HIGZsV7Cj4
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) April 9, 2021
“Kahn-Cullors, a UCLA and USC graduate married about five years ago to social activist (and amateur boxer) Janaya Khan, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto, created the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag in 2013 in response to George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin,” the Dirt reports. “Since then, the largely decentralized movement has been at the influential forefront on issues of police brutality and racially motivated violence against Black people, particularly in the wake of George Floyd’s killing last summer that sparked massive protests across the United States and around the globe. Kahn-Cullors’ published ‘When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir’ in 2018.”
According to the real estate website The Dirt, the home is a “winding 15 minute drive from The Commons at Calabasas and a slightly longer and somewat less serpentine drive from Malibu’s Getty Villa, the pint-sized compound spans about one-quarter of an acre. The property’s not-quite 2,400 square feet is divided between the a three-bedroom and two-bath main house and a separate one-bed/one-bath apartment capable of hosting guests long term with a private entry and a living room with kitchenette.”
“Interior spaces feature bamboo floors and, in the spacious open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen, vaulted ceilings clad in knotty pine. A whitewashed raised hearth brick fireplace anchors the living room and numerous skylights baths the cavernous space with natural light.”
Black Lives Matter founder buys $1.4 million home in Topanga, which has a black population of 1.4%. She's with her people! https://t.co/HIGZsV7Cj4
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) April 9, 2021
Black Lives may matter to her, but she apparently does not want to live near them.
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