[greenavocado]

> People are basing their entire world view [on things getting worse because their leadership is abandoning them or actively working against their interests]

We understand hard times and are willing to work together to solve problems, but not when leadership is actively harmful.

Fixed that for you.

[jmull]

That's a completely separate point, is it not?

Maybe write it up and post a top-level comment if you think it's a point worth making.