I mean, it was always there but

damn if there hasn’t been extra pressure in the world to not show any “weakness”, is the only way I can describe it.

  • Jaclope [none/use name]@hexbear.net
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    Agreed. Its very disheartening. My center-left liberal family is generally well-intentioned but they have their moments that really display that the progressive viewpoints are entirely oppositional theatrics and not genuine ethical value.

    Big one that stands out for me was my retired silicon valley aunt coming to visit, and took us out to a fancy restaurant. I told her how I had been helping out my neighbors who live in a few tents in the park next to us. She was legit offended that I referred to the camp community in the park next door to me as my neighbors. The lack of self-awarness was pretty staggering considering where we were when it was said.