I followed the squirrel during the early days of the genocide because they provide some real cathartic blind anger that reflected what I was feeling. The thing is, I still feel a deep rage and resentment towards the US-israel coalition, but nowadays I'm clear-headed and informed enough to have a better understanding of the greater dynamics at play, and now I think their doomerism is actively poisonous and detrimental. Yes, I would love to see the entire upper echelon of the israeli government get blown up by Shaheds, but it's not a necessary condition for Iran to win. The squirrel needs to go hide some nuts because that means they'll touch grass on the way there.

[–] Dr_Pepper@hexbear.net 3 points 1 hour ago

Doomerism is very toxic even if it is mostly aligned with reality. If you have the chance to disengage sometimes, you should do so. There are numerous times over the last year where closely following world events made me lose the will to live. Things are bleak, but you have to find peace where you can.