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>But again, a few anecdotes of stupids doing stupid and hatefuls doing hateful, doesn’t qualify as a “bloodthirsty mob with no regard for innocent civilians and

by evv555 5y ago

>But again, a few anecdotes of stupids doing stupid and hatefuls doing hateful, doesn’t qualify as a “bloodthirsty mob with no regard for innocent civilians and children”. I just don't feel like catologing every red flag instance on here. It's a more widespread social trend. >I’d be furious and concerned about escalation if I were them — but the original comment suggested something much more broad-based and sinister. The comparison was in regards to polarizing dehumanization that's often a precursor to many bad situations. I think you're drawing conclusions from OPs statement that aren't there. The populist trend to try and deport/target innocent exchange students is definitely a trend in that direction however.

justinpowers 5y ago
> I just don't feel like catologing every red flag instance on here. It's a more widespread social trend Fair enough, but since this then becomes fully anecdotal and about personal perspective I should share my own: I am seeing far far less ignorance than i’d normally expect. And certainly far less than i‘ve seen the past few years within the US. But, that said, I no longer use Facebook. And I rarely use Twitter. So…maybe that’s why. > I think you're drawing conclusions from OPs statement that aren't there. Maybe you’re right. I’ve been seeing a lot of Russian-invasion-related hyperbole on HN; I’m trying to cut through the BS. > The populist trend to try and deport/target innocent exchange students is definitely a trend in that direction however. I’m even having trouble finding reference to this online. I see that Swallwell [1] suggested this, but the same article claims it was the first time the suggestion was mentioned by anyone. And I don’t see any other relevant articles at all [2] [1]: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/swalwell-floats-expulsion-of-russian-exchange-students-over-ukraine-invasion https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/swalwell-floats-ex... [2]: https://news.google.com/search?q=%E2%80%9CExchange%20students%E2%80%9D%20russian&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen https://news.google.com/search?q=%E2%80%9CExchange%20student...

by evv555 5y ago

justinpowers 5y ago

> I just don't feel like catologing every red flag instance on here. It's a more widespread social trend Fair enough, but since this then becomes fully anecdotal and about personal perspective I should share my own: I am seeing far far less ignorance than i’d normally expect. And certainly far less than i‘ve seen the past few years within the US. But, that said, I no longer use Facebook. And I rarely use Twitter. So…maybe that’s why. > I think you're drawing conclusions from OPs statement that aren't there. Maybe you’re right. I’ve been seeing a lot of Russian-invasion-related hyperbole on HN; I’m trying to cut through the BS. > The populist trend to try and deport/target innocent exchange students is definitely a trend in that direction however. I’m even having trouble finding reference to this online. I see that Swallwell [1] suggested this, but the same article claims it was the first time the suggestion was mentioned by anyone. And I don’t see any other relevant articles at all [2] [1]: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/swalwell-floats-expulsion-of-russian-exchange-students-over-ukraine-invasion https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/swalwell-floats-ex... [2]: https://news.google.com/search?q=%E2%80%9CExchange%20students%E2%80%9D%20russian&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen https://news.google.com/search?q=%E2%80%9CExchange%20student...