[MentallyRetired]

I'd ask what third world country you live in, but it really sounds like America right now.

[toyg]

I’d bet good money parent was talking about the UK.

But yes, a lot of countries are like that at the moment.

[dyadic]

Yes, I'm in the UK. And yes, it does appear to be worldwide.

[partomniscient]

It's like, what do you do after you realise The Hoax? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2VIUcuF3KE

[switch007]

I watched it 12 years ago stoned/drunk in uni. Good question. Can't say it got any better

[k_]

Does any country _not_ sound like that? I'd like to go there.

[rocqua]

If that is the case, things seem pretty good here in the Netherlands.

[marcosdumay]

I was certain it was the same as I live up to the point he talked about record employment levels...

Well, at least we get to know how people feel during major world changes.

[draxofavalon]

Yes, it feels like Argentina to me. I'm in Argentina.

[epiphanitus]

Wow really? That's fascinating. Can you tell us more?

[schnitzelstoat]

I was thinking the UK due to Brexit and austerity under the Conservatives etc.

[rubicon33]

I was thinking the US because of the viscous atmosphere between democrats / conservatives.

It feels like we're sliding backwards in civil discourse and it's quite disappointing. We've lost all patience for our neighbor. It's all a black and white, right or wrong, "where do YOU stand?" environment.

[jtcruthers]

That may be what its like in social media, but IRL really doesn't seem to care that much. At least in my cushy midwestern city.

[dyadic]

I'm in the UK, but I don't doubt that the same feeling isn't felt in the US or in any other country