Avoy said:
Cool. Tell us more how you really think. It's basically what I'm doing. When I say it sounds like a coping mechanism, I'm just referring to the text of the original "chad honkler" meme. Also, if you believe something to be true, then live it (ref: lead by example and live a better life). For me, this mentality is two steps back than one step forward. It's also the least masculine thing I've recently seen promoted. Pepe was a character = humor. The MAGA hat = symbol. Clown World/Chad = right-wing persona & mentality.
Or perhaps.
Those of us who can laugh it off.
Even to laugh off a civilizational collapse; are that much more prepared & capable of dealing with that collapse & it's aftermath...
When you recognize that the sorry house of cards in play now, can readily collapse, you'll be that much more capable of dealing with any 'dark age' to come.
It has been demonstrated that police who do run scenarios in their own minds, are that much more capable of dealing with random crises.
As opposed to those who bury their heads in the sand or who live in a haze.
Enjoy the ride.