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3. A lot of "regular people" do not acknowledge that either has changed

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 06:07 AM

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A 'Himalayan tsunami' has just devastated Nepal. It should be a wake-up call [View all] OKIsItJustMe Jul 19 OP

A lot of "regular people" do not acknowledge that either has changed OKIsItJustMe Jul 19 #3

The power of denial is tremendous OKIsItJustMe Jul 19 #8

That is a good question. ananda Jul 19 #2

The absence of a survival instinct is a troubling sign. LastDemocratInSC Jul 19 #5

Entertained, Tweeted and Drugged out of natural instincts. Brenda Jul 19 #6

Well said. My thought exactly. ananda Jul 19 #9

Who needs survival when you've got denial? hatrack Jul 19 #7