The depth and breath of the wokism within that 85% is mind-boggling.
So many intelligent, "decent" people - many of whom consider themselves to be socially and politically astute AND active - are so terribly lost to it that it seems that not only can they NOT see the light, they truly don't WANT to see the light because they've been so horribly brainwashed that they've come to believe that any other (non-woke) perspective is THE evil that must be eradicated.
Unfortunately, they are the majority. My husband of 42 years, a brilliant trial lawyer, now retired, used to tell me that the most important thing in his life was our freedoms. He must have bumped his head when I wasn’t looking because now he is 150% woke and I’m the complete opposite. Although I love him dearly I see him differently and I have never been so disappointed in him. Our rule is now we can never discuss important political issues. It’s something I have to accept but it doesn’t mean I have to like it. Literally soul crushing. Oh, and the worst part is he’s the one who warned me to stay away from the 85%.
Sorry to hear of your plight. "Disappointed" is good way of putting it.
Have dear friends with whom politics and woke topics are taboo, no-go zones. So, we discuss most everything else (that won't trigger them) but it's "just not the same anymore".
I agree. Poor choice of word on my part. I should have said 85% of the population has a “woke” mentality. Please forgive me.
Just saw this thread.
The depth and breath of the wokism within that 85% is mind-boggling.
So many intelligent, "decent" people - many of whom consider themselves to be socially and politically astute AND active - are so terribly lost to it that it seems that not only can they NOT see the light, they truly don't WANT to see the light because they've been so horribly brainwashed that they've come to believe that any other (non-woke) perspective is THE evil that must be eradicated.
Unfortunately, they are the majority. My husband of 42 years, a brilliant trial lawyer, now retired, used to tell me that the most important thing in his life was our freedoms. He must have bumped his head when I wasn’t looking because now he is 150% woke and I’m the complete opposite. Although I love him dearly I see him differently and I have never been so disappointed in him. Our rule is now we can never discuss important political issues. It’s something I have to accept but it doesn’t mean I have to like it. Literally soul crushing. Oh, and the worst part is he’s the one who warned me to stay away from the 85%.
Yup.
Sorry to hear of your plight. "Disappointed" is good way of putting it.
Have dear friends with whom politics and woke topics are taboo, no-go zones. So, we discuss most everything else (that won't trigger them) but it's "just not the same anymore".
I love Trump too. Meanwhile I will just soldier on and appreciate and be grateful for every minute I have on this earth.