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People no longer trust their government, on a fundamental level. There has always been some degree of skepticism, but now trust has broken down completely. Poli

People no longer trust their government, on a fundamental level. There has always been some degree of skepticism, but now trust has broken down completely. Politicians were always seen as crooked, but they were at least somewhat capable of "keeping the lights on." Increasingly in recent years, it has become clear they can barely even do this anymore. Add to this an accompanying complete breakdown in trust for institutions like the media and academia, and you have half your answer. The other half is that shit's bad. Corona, soaring wealth inequality, tumbling quality of physical goods and art/entertainment. Everything feels like it's a hollowed out facade now, whether it's the job you're working, the food you're buying, or the movie you're watching. Put these two together, and you get a population that is being forced to realize The End is coming. Or at least A end. Chaos and upheaval is at hand, and the government might not be able (or interested in) protecting you. In such a circumstance, buying a gun and learning to use it is one of many obvious responses.

omginternets 5y ago
It seems like you're responding to my last sentence, and yeah, sure. I didn't want to get into the "why" because it's hard to move past superficial/general statements like this (though you and I are mostly in agreement). What's less clear to me is exactly where this is all headed.
ElViajero 5y ago
> People no longer trust their government, on a fundamental level. > The End is coming. > Chaos and upheaval is at hand, Stop your horses cowboy. There is a big difference between political disillusion and "The End of the Times". The USA is a highly developed country, a flawed one, but with many resources to fix the current situation. > buying a gun and learning to use it is one of many obvious responses. To move to another country would be the real obvious response if you expect yours to go into chaos. To buy a gun and expect something positive out of it seems quite a Hollywood-inspired disillusion.
- philwelch 5y ago
  > To move to another country would be the real obvious response if you expect yours to go into chaos. Which country would you recommend?
  - AnimalMuppet 5y ago
    Switzerland seems pretty sane, at least from a distance.
- indrax 5y ago
  Emigration is not a realistic option for most people, and it becomes harder as the need becomes more obvious.
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omginternets 5y ago

It seems like you're responding to my last sentence, and yeah, sure. I didn't want to get into the "why" because it's hard to move past superficial/general statements like this (though you and I are mostly in agreement). What's less clear to me is exactly where this is all headed.

ElViajero 5y ago

> People no longer trust their government, on a fundamental level. > The End is coming. > Chaos and upheaval is at hand, Stop your horses cowboy. There is a big difference between political disillusion and "The End of the Times". The USA is a highly developed country, a flawed one, but with many resources to fix the current situation. > buying a gun and learning to use it is one of many obvious responses. To move to another country would be the real obvious response if you expect yours to go into chaos. To buy a gun and expect something positive out of it seems quite a Hollywood-inspired disillusion.

philwelch 5y ago
> To move to another country would be the real obvious response if you expect yours to go into chaos. Which country would you recommend?
- AnimalMuppet 5y ago
  Switzerland seems pretty sane, at least from a distance.
indrax 5y ago
Emigration is not a realistic option for most people, and it becomes harder as the need becomes more obvious.

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