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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 4h

Homosexual shame stems from cultural pressure. “Internalized transphobia” arises from both social and internal drives, rooted in the cognitive dissonance of knowing one’s sex cannot truly be changed, only cosmetically or socially altered.

Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 4h

Homosexuality concerns desire directed outward towards others of the same sex. Trans identity is inwardly focused: a reorientation of self-perception, sometimes expressing autosexual attraction (self-directed) and seeking validation from others to affirm that internal sense (passing, acceptance)

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 4h

I'm not going to argue that "homosexuality" is innate. I'll only argue that some people's behaviors can be observed to show they only have same-sex intercourse. I don't think anyone is born exclusively hetero or homosexual, and that "gay" and "lesbian" are cultural signifiers more than anything.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 4h

Finally, there's the relatively modern category of "trans person" who has adopted the trans identity to subvert social norms, does not want to pass, and only wants to cause disruption: I doubt they have internal conflicts about gender identity. They know they aren't sincere, so no conflict arises.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 4h

Again, I think there's a major component of "gender dysphoria" that is external—shame imposed on a person for not conforming to standards enforced for men and women. This can drive someone to try to disguise his or her sex, but then separately, the deception itself becomes a source of shame.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 4h

This is a great question, and worth examining. I don't know how confident I am in my answer, but I don't think same-sex attraction is unnatural. We wrap a lot of cultural symbolism around it, so I think the source of the shame is externally-sourced. How does "gender dysphoria" stack up?

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 22h

"Internalized transphobia" is a pretty interesting idea. It weaponized the innate and justifiable insecurity that develops from pretending to be the opposite sex, justifying deeper commitments to social and medical transition. The warning signal gets misinterpreted; our doubts become our guidance.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I have counseled my NYC friends to focus more on promoting candidates they like and respect, because they are presently doing for Mamdani what antifa has done for Ngo. Am I blaming evil on the people fighting evil, or am I suggesting that we should not deify our opponents?

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

The young males who were puberty-blocked and surgically modified to resemble girls are not thriving. We should have the courage to understand what's happening.

lgbcouragecoalition.substack.com/cp/165628864

Missing Evidence

Why We Still Don’t Know What Surgery Does to Puberty-Blocked Boys

lgbcouragecoalition.substack.com

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Antifa created Andy Ngo. They elevated him, paid tribute to him, thought about him constantly, and made him into a phenomenon. Some people associated with Antifa understand this, I'm certain.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know, Mr. Bennus.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Oh well! I guess if I'm going to be treated like a pariah I should go hang out with the other pariahs. That's fine, transitioning in the 90s prepared me well for such eventualities.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, it's 1947, right?

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that in 1492 Spain ejected all of its Jews? In an actual genocide? Hmmm... I appreciate you bringing up the reference, even if you didn't mean to!

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I hope that your criticisms of Turkey, Hungary, Bangladesh, Japan, Poland, Mongolia... heck, Iceland, are not too far behind.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I have had the son of a Palestinian immigrant on my podcast as a guest to discuss perspectives critical of Israel. He has done me a tremendous favor in the world that I can never repay. You actually do not understand what I think of people because your vision is distorted. Be well.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

"The People, Israel, live" is not a genocidal slogan. You have distorted thinking. I hope you get better. Be well.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Sora 2 is amazingly good.

Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

Don't worry, I think I have a pretty good idea of your opinions on that matter. I do however appreciate you sharing some of your views and referring the Schotten article. I did skim it, but it's not the sort of material I care to spend a lot of time reading.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I doubt you believe that.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I wish I could show you how you're coming off. You have a worldview—to which you're entitled—but you think that I'm ignorant, fascist, evil, etc because I don't share your worldview. I have my own, but you don't think I'm entitled to it. Who is the fascist here?

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I don't honor or respect the UN. I suppose that's partly due to my anti-authoritarian nature: it makes me dubious of central authority, and who pretends harder than anyone else that it has authority than the UN? I'd kindly ask you to interrogate my beliefs than assign them, though.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

"That doesn't put colonization above criticism." Well, here's where the criticism of colonization goes.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I'll take a look, but I'm not optimistic.

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Cori Cohn @corinnacohn.bsky.social · 2d

I want peace for Palestinians and for Israelis alike, and I'm hopeful that today is a turning point for the region. I have no desire to "take away your hormones," as I assume you're an adult and that you have the ability to make informed choices. You think you know me, but you don't.

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