4 minute read by Ken Hiebert I’ve been told on more than one occasion that I really should be more careful of what I say on social media, so as not to unwittingly offend anyone. My initial response to this is usually something like, “People already know that I’m not an asshole so if they want clarification, surely they could just ask.”
One thing that really jumped out is the notion of extremes and how people assume that if you're against thing A, then you're automatically fully in favor of thing B. No middle ground allowed. No nuance. Outrage is not only ready to spring into action for what you say, but for what you don’t say, too.
Thanks, Victor. I wonder if the most hated group is actually the centrists because they get it from both sides. Like you said, outrage is always ready, but there doesn't seem to be much room for understanding. There must be a reason most politicians stay away from that.
Well done Ken. I like your way of putting things.
One thing that really jumped out is the notion of extremes and how people assume that if you're against thing A, then you're automatically fully in favor of thing B. No middle ground allowed. No nuance. Outrage is not only ready to spring into action for what you say, but for what you don’t say, too.
Thanks, Victor. I wonder if the most hated group is actually the centrists because they get it from both sides. Like you said, outrage is always ready, but there doesn't seem to be much room for understanding. There must be a reason most politicians stay away from that.