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by first crawling, we, too, must rise from we must recognize the vulnerabilities and
the depths of political apathy and passivity. diminished self-worth that politicians exploit
A man’s true character is revealed through for their own advantage.
his actions during times of hardship. Rather
than merely voicing frustration in response Masculinity must take heed of a profound
to perceived threats to their masculinity, men truth: if a man chooses to ride on the back
can channel their energies into confronting of a tiger, he should not be astonished when
political injustices and advocating for he finds himself swallowed whole. We must
transformative political ideologies that foster ask ourselves: How can we reclaim our
mental, economic, and spiritual liberation strength and dignity in the face of political
within our society. emasculation, paving the way for a more just
and humane future?
We need to summon our collective courage
and dismantle the emasculating politics that
erode rationality, independence, humanity,
and our vision for a brighter future for
generations to come. This insidious brand
of politics flourishes on the soil of prejudice
and the rampant misappropriation of public
funds, creating an environment where every
man is forced to confront fears born out of
political manipulation.
True courage emerges from the
understanding that a brave man is not defined
by an absence of fear but by his ability to
conquer it. We must rise above the shadows
cast by political puppeteers and reclaim our
masculinity as a powerful force for upholding
human dignity. Our current political climate
often blinds men, expecting them to guide
society across turbulent waters without the
strength of genuine masculinity as their
compass.
Every son, husband, father, and elder must
rise to the occasion and echo the age-old
truth: “A man’s greatest battles are the ones
he fights within himself.” As we look inward,
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