Plenty of stuff in here for me to nod and agree, but I think you give paranoia too light of a touch. My experiences in online conflict have made me vigilant for "induced paranoia", efforts along those lines are a constant hazard, even people who are hardened are not immune, they're merely more resistant than the less experienced.
While Americans were hobbled by the pandemic and further isolated by excessive reliance on their electronic devices, the mental/emotional gaslighting virus dug in and held on. And it still does today. The first order of business is to elect blue all up and down the ballot. Thanks for a good read!
Excellent post. Many women who’ve experienced domestic violence can attest to the crazy-making of gaslighting. Trump is like that husband or boyfriend who gaslights the partner he ‘loves’. When I heard him speak that was what I flashed upon, what and how he said the things he did were little different than what my husband had done.
Trump and his ilk are dangerous on so many levels. He must never be allowed to hold office again. Also, Putin and his operatives, as well as Christian nationalists won’t stop their campaigns. We who oppose fascism must be in this for the long haul. Fight the good fight and take care of yourself. Laughter and feeding your soul and spirit are imperative.
You are so spot on… it’s a nightmare but if each of us can convince a few people not to vote for trump - even if they don’t vote for Kamala, we can defeat this maniac and then Putin will hopefully lose in Ukraine which is like cutting the head off the snake. Once these evil old men are out of the picture, maybe we can finally get back to some sense of normalcy. It’s wild how much chaos a handful of corrupt leaders can create on a global scale. 🙏💙
Comprehensive post. Putin and Trump are partners in gaslighting us in order to destroy America, repeating the same gaslighting rhetoric over and over. Their plans are out in the open. Vote Blue!
Plenty of stuff in here for me to nod and agree, but I think you give paranoia too light of a touch. My experiences in online conflict have made me vigilant for "induced paranoia", efforts along those lines are a constant hazard, even people who are hardened are not immune, they're merely more resistant than the less experienced.
Thanks, Neal. Yes, it’s a big problem.
While Americans were hobbled by the pandemic and further isolated by excessive reliance on their electronic devices, the mental/emotional gaslighting virus dug in and held on. And it still does today. The first order of business is to elect blue all up and down the ballot. Thanks for a good read!
I couldn’t agree more. Thank you, Seajay! 💙🙏
Excellent post. Many women who’ve experienced domestic violence can attest to the crazy-making of gaslighting. Trump is like that husband or boyfriend who gaslights the partner he ‘loves’. When I heard him speak that was what I flashed upon, what and how he said the things he did were little different than what my husband had done.
Trump and his ilk are dangerous on so many levels. He must never be allowed to hold office again. Also, Putin and his operatives, as well as Christian nationalists won’t stop their campaigns. We who oppose fascism must be in this for the long haul. Fight the good fight and take care of yourself. Laughter and feeding your soul and spirit are imperative.
Thank you for your thought provoking posts.💙🙏🌊🗳️
You are so spot on… it’s a nightmare but if each of us can convince a few people not to vote for trump - even if they don’t vote for Kamala, we can defeat this maniac and then Putin will hopefully lose in Ukraine which is like cutting the head off the snake. Once these evil old men are out of the picture, maybe we can finally get back to some sense of normalcy. It’s wild how much chaos a handful of corrupt leaders can create on a global scale. 🙏💙
Comprehensive post. Putin and Trump are partners in gaslighting us in order to destroy America, repeating the same gaslighting rhetoric over and over. Their plans are out in the open. Vote Blue!
Thank you, Barbara. Totally agree.
Oh look! They’re twins. Aint that special.
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