Mark McDonald, M.D.

07/24/2025

I firmly believe that the United States will only thrive if we restore the patriarchy as the organizing structure of our society.
I've observed that male dominance, far from being oppressive, is both reasonable and necessary, as American men have long protected women by undertaking dangerous work and making critical sacrifices.
Reflecting on history, when men fought in wars, women willingly filled roles to support the nation, yet the advent of modern feminist ideology has forced a choice that ultimately strips women of true freedom.
Today, despite the promise of equality, women appear less happy, more burdened, and dissatisfied with their personal fulfillment compared to the pre-feminist era.
I contend that instead of continuing on the path of failed egalitarian policies, we should reestablish a complementary system where stable male leadership allows women the genuine freedom of choice—to remain at home and care for their families if they desire.

The Feminist Myth of Egalitarianism

07/24/2025

Recuperating at the Cole farm in anti-Los Angeles. Boise is a city of freedom, fun, and normalcy.

07/22/2025

Private jazz in the hills above Malibu

07/22/2025

Outdoor private summer jazz concert in the mountains above Malibu

07/17/2025

I recently returned to Switzerland after many years away, and revisiting the country felt like reconnecting with an old friend rather than exploring something entirely new.
I spent a moment in Geneva, noting that its preserved natural landscapes remain largely untouched, while Zurich revealed significant gentrification and a shift toward international brands and influences.
The city now feels like a cosmopolitan melting pot where foreign residents outnumber locals and even everyday interactions, from restaurant greetings to shopping experiences, have become more globalized.
I observed that, while the cost of living in day-to-day life remains fair and public services are highly efficient, the once-affordable, vibrant mixed community in Zurich has given way to rising rents and a competitive housing market.
Despite these modern pressures, Switzerland’s stunning natural beauty, robust direct democracy, and local accountability continue to offer a lifestyle that is both unique and deeply appealing, even if it remains largely out of reach for those looking to relocate permanently.

Beauty...out of reach?

07/10/2025

I recently traveled to Lebanon and northern Iraq, witnessing firsthand the decline of traditions and family values that I believe we have also lost here in the United States.
In Lebanon, I saw how a once-dominant Christian heritage has eroded under the weight of mass Muslim immigration and cultural shifts, leading to a decay in education, community respect, and even basic civility.
I experienced moments like a fiercely defensive café owner rebuffing a group of burka-clad beachgoers, which perfectly encapsulated the struggle to preserve a vanishing culture.
It became painfully clear that the cherished bonds of family and faith, so integral to Lebanon's identity and once central to America, are now in peril.
I firmly believe that by rejecting the destructive narcissism and misguided policies that have taken root in our society, we can restore the values that made our nation strong.

I found greatness, and the solution to the problem of today's America

07/04/2025

I was skeptical about Kurdistan, expecting it to be remote, backward, and dangerous, but my recent visit to Erbil completely shattered those misconceptions.
In Erbil, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, I discovered a modern, thriving metropolis complete with a safe and efficient international airport and a network of high-rise hotels.
Walking through bustling bazaars and interacting with locals, I witnessed firsthand a strong sense of community and the effectiveness of disciplined security measures.
I was struck by the cultural and moral foundations of the people, where faith, purpose, and family appear to hold society together, in contrast to the chaos I see at home.
This trip reaffirmed my belief that a healthy society is built on traditional values rather than modern, politically driven ideologies.

Don't believe what you hear

06/27/2025

I was indisposed last week while caught in Lebanon amid Iran’s missile attacks on Israel.
Flights out of Beirut were cancelled one by one, leaving only MEA—the local airline—to offer a way home.
Even as wedding celebrations unfolded with missiles streaking the sky overhead, I remained more worried about escaping than for my personal safety.
I’ve seen firsthand that what we hear in mainstream media is very different from the reality experienced on the ground.
Now back in the US, I’m eager to share my observations and challenge the narratives that have dominated the conversation.

Lighting up the sky above Beirut

06/15/2025

I've witnessed Los Angeles descend into chaos before, and it's painful to see history repeat itself.
I grew up during the 1992 riots after the Rodney King trial, a time when law enforcement failed and our community was plunged into violence and arson.
Now, with the election of Trump, I see a new wave of rioting fueled by a pretext of fascism, where local leaders and politicians are choosing chaos over law and order.
I fear that these riots are a calculated move by the Left to provoke an overly forceful response from the government, inciting further unrest and diverting attention from the real issues.
It breaks my heart that our beloved city, once full of warmth and connectedness, is now marked by apathy and despair as its citizens seem to have given up on saving what little remains.

Is there any reason to care anymore?

06/11/2025

I've been exploring the destructive nature of coercion embedded within pathologic fantasies and contrasting them with healthy, generative ones.
I described how even seemingly harmless practices, like advertising coffee at "market price," can force consumers into a fantasy they never signed up for.
I also recounted how our children and even adults are pressured to abandon reality—be it through enforced pronoun usage or contrived social respect—fostering a culture where the line between fantasy and real life is completely blurred.
Living in a city like Los Angeles, where artifice reigns supreme, only deepens this immersion in an ever-present unreality that erodes our sense of continuity and identity.
I worry that by surrendering to these coercive fantasies, both the individual and society are on a dangerous path toward losing ourselves entirely.

Coffee is not lobster