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> my thought, they don’t want to be my friend anymore,” she wrote, appending the hashtag #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike. No doubt their anguish is real. But readi
by rdtsc 9y ago
> my thought, they don’t want to be my friend anymore,” she wrote, appending the hashtag #ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike.
No doubt their anguish is real. But reading that from the perspective of someone who is struggling to pay bills, feed a family, or starving leads to a less charitable interpretation. And might fall under the #ThisIsWhatBeingMildyDissapointedFeelsLike tag.
Oh and of course they had to mention Trump. Just couldn't resist, it's like they have a quota to fill. And the funny thing is, media like NYT is active participant in feeding and manufacturing that anxiety by reporting how many scoops of ice cream he had or the overextended Russia angle, etc.
Yes that will make 37 year old media consultants from NY very anxious, and they will not hesitate to mention it on Twitter to all their followers.
I only found a little mention at the bottom about general wealth inequality. How about just about plain ol' poverty, lack of jobs, not being able to provide for a family. That will cause a debilitating and constant anxiety. That is something worth reporting and tweeting about.
- muninn_ 9y agoYeah but reporting on the actual problems in this country instead of Trump tweeting about some people who until a few days ago I had never even heard of doesn't fit the right narrative. Anyway, I'm going to keep trying to teach kids and adults how to write code and keep making sure I vote in my local elections. I'm really disappointed in the media and our government.