With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.
With only weeks to a divisive election it can be hard to talk politics. Polarization can damage our relationships and our health. We have strategies to reduce election stress, starting with ourselves.
They’re not “political disagreements” anymore. Hatred, prejudice, and purposeful ignorance are not policies. So yeah, it’s pretty goddamn stressful knowing a segment of society just looking for an excuse to murder people, and all the more because of bullshit framing from media like yourselves.
I enjoy yelling at fascists. It's soothing.
I stopped talking to them when the death threats started I haven't known a day of fucking peace in this conservative shithole I live in for at least the past 6 years
Polarization can damage DISASTER RECOVERY because of lies and threats, but sure. Both sides and all that.
i'm definitely going to be reaching across the aisle to the Nazis...with a fucking right hook
Want to help with election stress? Call Trump and MAGA the fascist, racist, nazis they are.
I've found it's helpful to distrust and ignore anyone who identifies "polarization" as the problem. I don't believe I need to extend compassion and give a platform to people who think we need to round up all the immigrants.
Donald Trump: I plan to use military force to oppose any dissent, within the borders of the United States. NPR: Here is how we can peacefully talk to people trying to kill you.
If anyone was wondering, I actually tried to read the article and it’s your usual “reach across the aisle, find common ground” nonsense. We’re dealing with literal Nazis, fascists, open white supremacists calling for violent pogroms. We do not have common ground
I just want you to know that this bullshit is exactly the reason I no longer donate