The media and politicians are not reliable indicators of how life truly is like for the average American.
I'd like to hear your opinion.
The media and politicians are not reliable indicators of how life truly is like for the average American.
I'd like to hear your opinion.
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How's life in tobeornot's country?
Things in the US are more expensive, feel more uncertain, and seem less real. I’m depressed but not scared. I go to work, see my friends, drive around (closer distances). The quality of our food is getting worse. Outbreaks of food borne pathogens like cryptosporidium are relatively common. Small businesses are closing in my town and the only things that come back are restaurants. Every suburban town looks exactly the same as the last - same stores, same streets, same houses. Above a certain income level you are more insulated from the uncertainty, but it still exists. No one talks about AI - it’s not important for average ppl. They talk about entertainment, sports, their job, their kids. Schools are struggling in the aftermath of COVID. Most kids are still 2-3 years behind, and we still don’t know the full impact of COVID on younger kids. Scientific research is getting gutted unless it’s AI, quantum, or a grift.
ITS AMAZING HERE!!!
Art feels…stagnant. Lots of sequels & reworked old movies. Music is starting to all sound the same. Our overlords know what sells so they give us what we want and we don’t complain. Lots of choice but not a lot of info on how to make a decision that’s not like Dan Ariely or some talking head.
In general, I’m looking forward to a more well informed populace that can critically think. I’m looking forward to voting on measures to reduce monopolies & curtail big businesses. We all decided based on a show (the Apprentice) that business people know more about the government and operating it than we or any politician does. We think we’re stupid so we need a daddy or mommy to tell us what to do.
Americans are VERY VERY VERY easily propagandized bc of racism & capitalism. At times I hear opinions that are nonsensical and then I’m like OH you get all your info from TV news or like one publication.
America feels like one big grift right now. The disillusionment I feel is partly depression, partly anxiety, and partly hopelessness. For now the grifters won, but after a while people get tired of lies and liars. It will be fun to see what’s next. Interested to see what other folks have experienced.