Right. I think the "they're fucked" threw me off, because "they" sounds impersonal, as though talking about others without having had the personal experience. H

Right. I think the "they're fucked" threw me off, because "they" sounds impersonal, as though talking about others without having had the personal experience. However, that very phrase should have alerted me to the fact that anyone who knows as much about the topic and uses strong language is very likely emotionally involved, and therefore it is wiser to tread lightly. This is what I should have known better, and will improve upon for next time.