Montreal Gunman WAS A COMMUNIST INCEL, Manifesto RELEASED | Tim Pool
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Takeaways
- ❖The Montreal shooter's manifesto revealed a communist ideology combined with incel grievances, blaming capitalism for hypergamy.
- ❖Tim Pool rejects the 'mentally ill' label for the shooter, instead describing him as 'wrong' and 'weak' for resorting to violence.
- ❖Historically, a minority of men engaged in reproduction; the 'incel' experience is not new but a perceived modern crisis due to changing social norms.
- ❖Complaining about societal issues like hypergamy or feminism is unproductive; men must focus on individual effort and self-improvement.
- ❖Success and fulfillment come from relentless hard work and maximizing one's potential, even when facing natural disadvantages or systemic unfairness.
- ❖Feminist complaints about war victims are dismissed as entitled, ignoring the sacrifices men historically make for women and children.
Insights
1The Montreal Shooter's Ideology: Communist Incel
The Montreal gunman's 104-page manifesto, while labeled 'incel' by media, also contained strong communist and anti-capitalist themes. The shooter championed Marx and Robespierre, believing capitalism fostered hypergamy and 'prostitution' among women, which he lamented alongside pornography's negative impact on men.
Tim Pool states, 'This is a communist manifesto complaining about hypergamy. I kid you not. He's championing Marx or Robespierre... but he laments pornography.' He also quotes the manifesto's justification of terror against 'the big, against the strong, against the powerful.'
2Rejecting the 'Mentally Ill' Label for Ideological Violence
Tim Pool, referencing journalist Michael Tracey, argues that the shooter was not mentally ill but 'wrong' and 'calculating.' He distinguishes between irrational acts and those, like the 9/11 hijackers or this shooter, who act with a stated purpose and ideology, however flawed or destructive.
Tim Pool says, 'I would not describe him also as mentally ill... Wrong is a better way to describe it... This is a communist manifesto complaining about hypergamy.' He later adds, 'The 9/11 hijackers are not mentally ill. These are people who are attacking something for a purpose and explaining why they are doing it. His brain is working but he's wrong.'
3Masculinity Defined by Sacrifice and Effort
True masculinity involves sacrifice, protection, and relentless effort, often for the benefit of others. Pool uses examples of men running into burning buildings, holding gates against criminals, and roosters defending hens, contrasting this with the 'whiny loser guys' who complain about unfairness.
Tim Pool states, 'Do you know what men do? They run into burning buildings to save a child... They run to secure the gates... Roosters famously will charge full speed into a predator knowing they will die to allow the female hens to escape.'
4The Necessity of Relentless Self-Improvement
Regardless of natural talent, physical attributes, or societal conditions, individuals (especially men) must maximize their potential through continuous hard work. Complaining or blaming external factors is unproductive; the only path to success and confidence is persistent effort.
Tim Pool advises, 'Maximize your potential and be something greater than you are today. And that's the only thing you can do. Sitting around and complaining will not improve your circumstance.' He cites his own rigorous work schedule and anime characters like Asta from Black Clover and Naruto as examples.
Key Concepts
Survival of the Strongest
The idea that throughout history and nature, the strong survive and reproduce, while the weak do not. This model is used to argue against entitlement and for the necessity of individual strength and effort.
Personal Responsibility vs. Systemic Blame
A framework contrasting blaming external systems (capitalism, hypergamy, feminism) for personal failures versus taking full responsibility for one's own circumstances and actively working to improve them, regardless of external factors.
Lessons
- Focus on personal effort and self-improvement: Stop complaining about perceived unfairness or natural disadvantages and instead dedicate yourself to becoming the best version of yourself through hard work.
- Embrace a mindset of relentless effort: Understand that success often requires working significantly harder than naturally gifted individuals, and accept this reality without resentment.
- Seek solutions to problems: If you dislike societal trends like hypergamy or pornography, work to change the culture through constructive means (e.g., political action, community building) rather than destructive violence or passive lamentation.
The Self-Improvement and Resilience Playbook
Identify areas for personal growth: Recognize your natural disadvantages or areas where you feel 'weak' (e.g., physical fitness, social skills, financial stability).
Commit to consistent, hard work: Start with small, achievable actions (e.g., 'do 10 push-ups, then 10 more') and build a routine of daily effort, even when unmotivated.
Reject victimhood and external blame: Take full responsibility for your circumstances. Understand that blaming 'the system,' 'feminism,' or 'genetics' is a path to stagnation.
Maximize your potential: Continuously strive to be better than you were yesterday, accepting that your 'peak' might be different from others, but it is still your best self.
Cultivate confidence through effort: Recognize that the confidence and self-respect that come from knowing you've done everything in your power are invaluable, regardless of external outcomes.
Notable Moments
Tim Pool's definition of 'incel' and its historical context.
He clarifies the original meaning of 'involuntarily celibate' and contrasts it with the media's current use, while also noting that historically, most men did not reproduce, challenging the idea that modern inceldom is entirely unique.
Critique of Hillary Clinton's 'women are primary victims of war' quote.
This moment serves as an example of what Tim Pool perceives as feminist entitlement, arguing it ignores the ultimate sacrifice made by men in combat for the comfort and safety of women and children.
Analogy of knocking down a skyscraper with a ball-peen hammer.
Used to illustrate the futility and ineffectiveness of violent acts (like the shooting) as a means to overturn deeply entrenched societal or cultural systems.
Personal anecdote about working harder than Joe Rogan.
Tim Pool uses his own career comparison to exemplify the principle that even if you lack natural talent or a massive platform, relentless hard work can still lead to significant achievement, even if it doesn't match the 'naturally gifted.'
Poker analogy for overcoming disadvantages.
He explains that even with the worst hand ('seven deuce offsuit'), a skilled player can beat someone with a strong hand by outplaying them, symbolizing that strategy and effort can overcome inherent disadvantages in life.
Quotes
"This is a communist manifesto complaining about hypergamy. I kid you not."
"Wrong is a better way to describe it... We often like to say that when someone engages in a mass shooting, well, you have to be mentally ill to do that. But with something like this, this is a communist manifesto complaining about hypergamy."
"Do you know what men do? They run into burning buildings to save a child and they die in the process."
"The strong survive, the strong reproduce, and the weak do not. And there is no guarantee you will be strong or fortunate."
"You come to me when you start lifting, when you are strong and you've dedicated yourself to your success... Don't come to me and say, 'I've tried nothing and I'm all out of ideas, man.'"
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