I read the article. Also you're not welcome to speak on my behalf. I've told you this before.

Just another coincidence on a huge pile of coincidences it seems.

I also think it's funny how you quote Trump's response to this. As if he's not some pathological liar.

Lots of subjects:

1) IMO, it's not difficult to understand why confederate statues offend some Americans. It was a dark time for America, we existed as a proto-Nazi state, where we bought/sold  humans, enslaved them and murdered them. We also tortured these people mentally, emotionally, spiritually, sexually and physically for our enjoyment. I'm sure there is a historical significance for some people. However I find it rather difficult to believe that the group that chanted "Jews will not replace us" and marched down the street with torches sincerely gave two shits about "historical significance."

2) I despise southern accents, even though mine still sneaks through every now and then. I still drop my gs. Goin', sayin', doin'....I try to be mindful and correct myself. Most of the peeps I heard speak with deep southern accents were assholes, religious freaks, rednecks etc..at least that's how I saw it. Accurate? Probably not, but that's my bias.

3) Trump is currently on the brink of war with the GOP. I'm starting to think he's setting himself up to get booted out of office on purpose. I can arrive at no other explanation for his behavior.

4) Christopher Steele who was responsible for the famous dossier, just had a sit down with the FBI and provided his sources.

5) Trump pardoned ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio, then announced it on Twitter. SMDH.

6) With all this drama, it's often overlooked that Trump's government is woefully understaffed to say the least. The state department is one I'm very concerned about. That's a security issue IMO. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration doesn't have a permanent director, nor does the National Hurricane Center. Maybe Trump should get the fuck off Twitter for a while and actually get to work?

Edit: Annnnnd Gorka is out.

Seems like a really dumb move. Is there anybody he doesn't want to alienate?

These are very serious issues, but I wouldn't feel hopeless about it. Perhaps it's my lifestyle, but I talk to all kinds of people all the time when I'm out and about, and the majority are very happy/friendly. I don't see this conflict.

The problem with our 24/7 news channels (which suck), and social media is that for some things they blow them up to be much larger than they really are. They also create division. We are a divided country especially online and according to cable "news" , but my experience in real life doesn't play out that way.

Our government is broken. I think that's a reality. But I also believe that ties in with social media and our 24/7 news culture. They are the primary driver for this mess.

Personally my main concerns are our dysfunctional government and/or war. After that I have the same concerns we've probably had for decades now: Healthcare, help for the poor, homelessness etc.

The internet has allowed fringe (name your subject) to move to the front row these days. More people than ever are exposed to what used to be considered radical 10-20 years ago. They're also able to calcify these new ideas inside their bubble, which feeds them confirmation bias all day long. Some really ugly things have been reborn because of this. But I still don't think it's that dire. I don't feel it's that much of a threat to our society. Most people want to work, provide for their family, and be healthy IMO.

He's so predictable.  Every time he demands evidence, when it's produced he writes up a 700 word tirade to try and take you off subject. That's his MO.

Various studies put up that say right wing domestic terror is more of a threat in America, and that Federal law enforcement are more concerned about right wing terrorists than Islamic. He dismisses everything, then demands answers to questions nobody is asking.

I guess I'll email everybody who put together those studies and tell them how stupid they are, since Flagg knows everything, even more than them. He also dismissed an "op-ed" which is based on these same studies.