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hlthe2b

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1. Gawd. I don't recognize this country from that I have lived (most) of my entire life...

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed May 14, 2025, 12:37 PM

May 2025

It is depressing as hell. It is as though the switch was FULLY flipped (not that it hadn't started in prior decades) for racism, misogyny, defending (and in fact focusing on) INCELS as an "abused" and discriminated group, but overall, intense ignorance.

I both wish I were younger to readily get the hell out of here (yes), and likewise glad I am not because I have better times to at least think back to. That said, I feel for everyone--especially those who may have quite a few years before things turn around...

Such a shitty time to be alive... Maybe tomorrow will be a "cup half full day." Most are, but...

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