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How Do You Cope?
Everyone is feeling the effects of this chaotic and uncertain world.
When 2020 began, I am pretty sure nobody expected that it would be like this.
Three specific matters on the national stage are holding people’s attention:
The COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the developed nations of the world are getting this under control. Not the US. Nope, between entitled morons unwilling to take precautions and screaming about a violation of their liberties, and government leaders who care more about elections, profits, and the economy — the death toll is needlessly climbing. It is surreal, disturbing, and mind-boggling for anyone who cannot fathom denying science and reason so blatantly.
Systemic racism. There are still protests ongoing because of continued police brutalities. Armed white protestors disrupting things? They can just march. Unarmed black protestors? Break out the tear gas and rubber bullets. That, right there, is a perfect example of the ongoing issue. Police forces overreact and do not police their own. That’s why the Black Lives Matter movement is protesting. This is all ludicrous and needs to change.
Politics. Donald Trump cares only about Donald Trump. He doesn’t give a shit about anyone else — unless they prop HIM up. The GOP continues to kowtow to him, even…
