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Climate of fear
Expressing a pervasive atmosphere of anxiety and unease.
Has us distrusting our neighbours
People are losing trust in those around them.
Elected officials cable news
Distrust extends to elected officials, cable news, and newspapers.
and the papers
The media contributes to the climate of fear.
Straining the seams
Political tension is reaching a critical point.
Of the political garment
The political system is under pressure and close to breaking.
Colours we wear can turn our backs to a target
Our political affiliations can make us oblivious to potential threats.
Freely en masse
People act collectively and without restraint.
Manipulation is rising
Deceptive tactics are becoming more widespread.
With internet arms
Technology, especially the internet, is a tool for manipulation.
Politics polarizing
Political divisions are deepening.
Blood of the left, right
Violence and conflict between opposing political ideologies.
Left spilled in the pavement
Literal or metaphorical shedding of blood for political beliefs.
Middle stayed home stuck making memes in the basement
The middle ground is apathetic, engaging in trivial online activities.
Free?! Freedom is not free
True freedom comes at a cost and is not easily attained.
Right & Left don't see eye to eye
Political extremes cannot find common ground.
A post-truth alibi
A justification based on subjective or distorted realities.
Few reasons to agree
There are few reasons for agreement among people.
Less even to be empathetic
Empathy is lacking, and understanding is scarce.
A Tolerant Sceptic
A person who is open-minded but skeptical.
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