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BeneteauBum

(392 posts)
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 04:36 PM 15 hrs ago

Pardon my Boomer sensibilities [View all]

I admit it….my grasp of the impact of social media had been muted by my lifestyle…..I just have never been interested in these platforms. I’ve never ‘liked’ or indulged in anyone’s need for acceptance.

I’ve recently come to realize how pervasive opposing ideas have come to rule a big portion of the country. It’s amazing to see there are many subsets there are, influencers and podcasters each clamoring for attention to ameliorate their insecurity….look at me, I have ten gazillion followers! There’s even haters hating haters because they are not completely in agreement. There are so many groundless postulations and morons eat it up. As to the followers, can’t they think for themselves? It seems too few are self directed anymore.

The orange menace has exacerbated this mess….it loves creating schisms and the resulting chaos. Orrex, I hope your hopes are soon realized. I’m frustrated and ranting……and waiting. Think I’ll pour a good portion of dark rum, go to the bow and sit in my chair hammock until the sun sets.

Peace ☮️

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Pardon my Boomer sensibilities [View all] BeneteauBum 15 hrs ago OP
It's the clickbait attention economy. usonian 15 hrs ago #1
there's so much money in it. mopinko 15 hrs ago #2
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