What the F*** Is Wrong With People?

[Greatscott]

This happened a few miles from my house yesterday...

Sniper suspect identified in Idaho firefighter ambush: Live updates

Authorities are trying to determine why a sniper ignited a blaze then ambushed and fatally shot and killed two responding firefighters.

www.usatoday.com

WTF... Do you just wake up one morning with crazy turned all the way up to 11?

 

[Timmahh]

Way too many gullible people that will believe whatever they hear becuz the Boobtube said it. Or some other set of flappin lips with all manner of conflicts of interest, but they keep on going even though reality is there, far to many refuse to take off their blinders and look.

I lost a LOT of faith during the RONA. SO MANY I thought would stand up to the crap that was going on just quit flappin their lips and sat down and let it happen. I was rather disgusted to see here in America.

Particularly within my own Elder Gen X Generation. We were in Elementary during NAM, We KNEW and were taught what propaganda was and yes, were we're also propagandized in many respects, and it followed many of us through HS. That said, I watched the change in public education follow me right through school just a few grades down from me, the subtle changes being put in place.

We need to be more vocal and proactive in pointing out the Propaganda, because insanity like you posted isn't going to stop anytime soon. Millions have the Mind Virus of Socialism (aka Communism) and with Radical Socialists, Violence is all they are taught to know 2nd only to Hatred of those that don't think like they do.

And they can't think so... We get fucked up shit like this happening.

The only other thing that popped into my head is woman problems, that being someones wife is sleeping with someone elses firefighter.... Which, as sad as it is to say, would be preferable to the former option in times like this.

 

[Deerhurst]

Way too many gullible people that will believe whatever they hear becuz the Boobtube said it. Or some other set of flappin lips with all manner of conflicts of interest, but they keep on going even though reality is there, far to many refuse to take off their blinders and look.

I lost a LOT of faith during the RONA. SO MANY I thought would stand up to the crap that was going on just quit flappin their lips and sat down and let it happen. I was rather disgusted to see here in America.

Particularly within my own Elder Gen X Generation. We were in Elementary during NAM, We KNEW and were taught what propaganda was and yes, were we're also propagandized in many respects, and it followed many of us through HS. That said, I watched the change in public education follow me right through school just a few grades down from me, the subtle changes being put in place.

We need to be more vocal and proactive in pointing out the Propaganda, because insanity like you posted isn't going to stop anytime soon. Millions have the Mind Virus of Socialism (aka Communism) and with Radical Socialists, Violence is all they are taught to know 2nd only to Hatred of those that don't think like they do.

And they can't think so... We get fucked up shit like this happening.

The only other thing that popped into my head is woman problems, that being someones wife is sleeping with someone elses firefighter.... Which, as sad as it is to say, would be preferable to the former option in times like this.

The level of the blinders impresses me. The past few years showed me how many people will bend the knee and throw friends and family away for a little money or even less, social media status.

Kid was pretty young and apparently had a pretty poor role model. Still doesn't make it any better. I don't understand it or that level of evil. I probably never will.

 

[HVACTeacher]

So much undiagnosed mental health issues or struggles out there coupled with the fact that we've been collectively traumatized again and again.
The hopelessness with a lot of today's youth is also quite sad. They don't feel as if there is an obtainable future out there for them and I don't really blame them.
Easy money, gambling, cheating, breaking the law, etc is heavily glorified.
Unfortunately there is a percentage of people who could give a damn about hard work or contributing to society.
I'm seeing those numbers personally around 10% out of every class, 90% of them understand there is still something out there if you want it and work hard enough.
I use the phrase "hungriest dog at the bowl".
But the opportunities are definitely harder to come by then my memory serves what it was like in the past. The privilege a lot of us experienced has been eroded over time.
And couple that with the unfortunate reality for you folks south of the border; you're also a wash in weapons which makes this acts of violence much easier to perpetuate.
I am not sure how to fix the worlds problems, but I try to do what I can one group at a time.
Stay safe everyone

 

[HenryCrawllins]

At the risk of being the odd man out here, It's important to mention that this propaganda cuts both ways. I'm a socialist, as in literal card carrying member of the DSA. I also live a life that contains mostly conservative coded aspects: I'm in the trades, and spend my free time woodworking, playing with tiny trucks, playing with full sized sports cars, listening to very loud and aggressive music, skateboarding, and so on. I'm also someone who takes every opportunity to study politics, both sides, main stream, and alt media, anything I can consume to deepen my understanding of the system in which we all live.

Without getting too into the weeds, this nonsense that keeps happening at an accelerating rate is largely fueled by that propaganda. Though I mentioned that it cuts both ways, it originates from from a common place. Call it the rich, call it those in power, call it the establishment. The point is, it doesn't originate with us. I take every opportunity to talk politics, and one thing that I've noticed is that I have more rewarding conversations with conservatives, libertarians, and other socialists than I do with liberals. Not to cast out liberal individuals from the conversation, but there's a certain mindset that understands the detriment of extreme power imbalance in our society. Point being, it's not your neighbor that holds that power over your head. Instead, it's a concentrated number of people who would like you to believe that it is, and so will direct you to your neighbor so you don't turn your focus their direction.

Greatscott, I'm really sorry that you and your community have to deal with this tragedy.

Timmahh, I'm always happy to talk politics, especially regarding how real world socialists (not the propagandized version) actually think and act.

Deerhurst, I never throw friends and family away, and would value the opportunity to discuss the roots of evil with a new friend.

HVACTeacher, I think you're spot on about the diminishing of opportunities, increase in desperation, and trauma. Also, maybe you have a place to crash if I need to flee the country, haha???

Best simple piece of advice that I try to internalize is a quote by one of my favorite contemporary political minds, Michael Brooks - "Be ruthless with systems, be kind to people".

 

[Deerhurst]

I'm not gonna lie, I am very conservative leaning. These days people would probably call me hard right or extreme right. Not long ago I was considered pretty middle of the road. Things have been changing.

I do completely agree that there is propaganda in all directions. Propaganda is a fun word. I enjoy when it is used by companies to refer to their advertising as Magpul has done in the past. I feel like that puts things into perspective quite well.

People are currently very divided. As a nation we were once united. I see lots of people trying to point political fingers over this. The media, naturally, is doing their best to make it worse and turn everything political.

It's just a shitty thing to happen. I hear there is a 3rd firefighter in rough shape. I hope he pulls through.

 

[Gula]

Rest in peace for the fallen!