I posted this on FB, where inconvenient facts go to die:

Many people don’t want to know what is going on unless it helps their tribe. If this describes you, you are a coward who is addicted to the illusion of righteousness. I challenge you to summon the courage to see current events in historical context. Virtually all national politicians and corporate media are massively corrupt and dishonest. They don’t give a shit about the people they claim to serve. If you say adios to your tribe, you’ll see the raw world in all of its complexities, disappointments and possibilities. You’ll stop being such a dupe. You’ll stop wasting energy to defend the undefendable. You’ll start thinking for yourself again.