As you can see, once you start quoting Solanas, it’s hard to stop, largely because she’s so often right. For Solanas, getting our asses in gear means getting rid of the men. Not all women can be trusted with this charge; only SCUM—“hateful, violent bitches given to slamming those who unduly irritate them in the teeth”—are up to the task. The manifesto whipsaws you. One moment you’re nodding along with her rage, the next you’re wondering “How did we end up here?” as she talks about ramming ice picks up assholes.
