(06-28-2018 06:10 AM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  

(06-28-2018 06:03 AM)nomad2u2001 Wrote:  

(06-28-2018 05:47 AM)ericsrevenge76 Wrote:  I think this is a whole lot worse than just a typical rough patch. And its about to get way more heated with this SCOTUS nomination.

I don't think so. Being people, we tend to give a lot of weight to the times we currently live. Every moment during my lifetime has been "pivotal". I'm pretty sure nobody can remember a time where they didn't think a moment was the most "pivotal" and important moment ever. It's the availability heuristic.

I do think so. I'm not some teenager who has never experienced tough political times. Every moment of my lifetime has also been called "pivotal" in certain circles.

What separates the time we live in is the modern internet and social media age. This is a DRAMATICALLY different world today than it was 20 years ago. That world does not even exist anymore.

This is not just a pivotal time for America, its a pivotal time for all mankind.

I didn't mean to make it seem like I was belittling your life experience.

I agree that social media has exacerbated the issues, but the era can't last forever as we know it. It's a new implementation and we were totally what the technology could do. We'll get used to it and moderate over time.