Mastodawn

I moved to Mastodon.social Nov 17, 2023

Hi, everyone:

No matter what I post, 90% of the comments are filled with rage and cynicism.

To respond, I wrote a series of blog posts here:

https://terikanefield.com/can-democracy-work-in-america-part-1-there-are-no-yankees-here/

The country (and democracy() can survive Trump.

I don't know if democracy can survive the degree of rage and cynicism I see.

I'm afraid that I really don't do much good with my squirt gun up against the firehose of destructiveness.

I am beginning to think . . .

The Misinformation-Outrage Cycle, Part 1: "There are no Yankees here!" - Teri Kanefield

This is Part 1. It’s generally best to follow the advice given to Alice and the White Rabbit in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: “Begin at the beginning, go on to the end, and then stop.” But if you must read out of order, here are all the links: Part 1: There are no Yankees here. […]

Teri Kanefield

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I moved to Mastodon.social Nov 17, 2023

. . . I waste my time and energy on social media.

Yes, I know, that there are people who I've been able to help, but I came back to read my comments, here and a few other sites, and really, I feel ill.

One option Is to stop reading my comments, which is too bad because I do like answering questions.

I am not looking for compliments or praise.

I need to figure whether this is worth it.

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notthatkaren

@Teri_Kanefield There is a “teacher” in you that is undeniable. Your ability to take convoluted law and break it down to teachable and understandable facts is amazing. It is something this world (and journalism) needs. It’s unfortunate that with social media the loudest voices are the negative ones. I hope you will continue lending your expertise- but it is understandable if it becomes too much. Either way… thank you- you are a powerful sane voice amongst all the insanity.