>And so few people I know are reacting in a de-escalatory manner. We collectively gaze into a bottomless pit of despair. Well said. That's where I'm at. I'm ve

>And so few people I know are reacting in a de-escalatory manner. We collectively gaze into a bottomless pit of despair. Well said. That's where I'm at. I'm very confused why anyone would be working against a "pause" (is there a synonym that's less controversial?).