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It *is* apocalyptic. If anything, the media is understating.
Also, although I do not have good links off the top of my head, it is *not* uncommon for more than one group -- or subgroups with different interests-- to get themselves involved in situations of civil unrest. What I think of historically is the combination of peace marchers, Students for a Democratic Society, Weathermen, Black Panthers (who were also feeding the hungry and staffing food kitchens), and some totally bizarre religious cults, all out there during the same civil events in the 60s. People may have high ideals, but they often do things for their own purposes, and one of those purposes can sometimes include throwing disrepute and shade on other groups. Not at all unusual.
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Date: 2020-07-18 03:15 am (UTC)It *is* apocalyptic. If anything, the media is understating.
Also, although I do not have good links off the top of my head, it is *not* uncommon for more than one group -- or subgroups with different interests-- to get themselves involved in situations of civil unrest. What I think of historically is the combination of peace marchers, Students for a Democratic Society, Weathermen, Black Panthers (who were also feeding the hungry and staffing food kitchens), and some totally bizarre religious cults, all out there during the same civil events in the 60s. People may have high ideals, but they often do things for their own purposes, and one of those purposes can sometimes include throwing disrepute and shade on other groups. Not at all unusual.