We’re losing the battle of ideas. Oh, and facts. I tell you, those things are strewn across the battlefield. Some are still twitching, but it doesn’t look good for facts. Somebody should really call a medic.
I suppose I should start by pointing out that I am a Canadian, living in Canada, so that’s going to colour my viewpoint (and the way I spell “color”). That said, when I think about the political and social divides we’re seeing these days, especially in places like the United States, I can’t help but feel that we’ve lost something. Maybe even something vital. Vital in the sense that it keeps us alive.
The election south of where I live returned Donald Trump to power, despite every prediction that suggested it was a done deal for the Democrats. This was followed by an outpouring of righteous horror which was then followed by something even worse. People breaking off relationships, deleting friends, severing family ties—all because they dared to vote “wrong.”
On one hand, things totally rock. Not everything is awesome, but there’s a lot to get excited about. We’re living in a time of unparalleled discovery, a time where technology and science are taking us to places our ancestors couldn’t even imagine. And yet, instead of celebration, there’s this overwhelming sense of darkness and doom. It’s like the Apocalypse, but you can still buy coffee and donuts, like in the LEGO Movie 2. Good morning, sewer babies!