Fascinating.
https://www.natesilver.net/p/what-explains-the-liberal-conservative
A lot of things changed during COVID. I stopped hanging out with liberal friends and largely stopped being liberal. Now when I see those folks again I just can't stand the sheer negativity. It's so utterly draining. Were they always like this? Was I like that?
I dunno the answers but this survey definitely tracks with my experience. I try not to be rude but the truth is I can't stand conversing with those folks anymore. Always have one eye on the exit.
It's not all my pre-COVID friends, but the ones who identify strongly as capital D Democrats. Lowercase liberals are fine. They seem able to live their lives and focus on the positive. I don't feel the urge to flee those conversations.
I dunno the answers but this survey definitely tracks with my experience. I try not to be rude but the truth is I can't stand conversing with those folks anymore. Always have one eye on the exit.
It's not all my pre-COVID friends, but the ones who identify strongly as capital D Democrats. Lowercase liberals are fine. They seem able to live their lives and focus on the positive. I don't feel the urge to flee those conversations.
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