I can’t help but feel anything but anger toward this system. With Russia’s recent threats and having their nuclear arsenal set to high alert, the only thing I actually said out loud was “just do it already”. I know that’s a bit pessimistic but once I thought about it, I don’t care. Capitalism has made me a cold, bitter, miserable person. I’ve spent my entire life poor and hungry, living paycheck to paycheck with no wiggle room to enjoy the fruits of my labor. No time for vacations, days off to see the country, to relax, nothing. I can’t even take a day off to see the doctor when I’m sick or injured. I’ve worked my ass off for every blue collar job under the sun and it has gotten me nowhere. I make the most money I’ve ever made in my life at this point, and it’s still dogshit because it doesn’t keep up with inflation. I haven’t been able to go finish my degree because I don’t have the time or money to even climb the ladder a little bit. I haven’t had time to explore hobbies or go visit friends in far away places. I’ve missed birthday parties and graduations because I was too busy working to keep my lights on. I hate all of it. The recent threats may just be that, and may lead to nothing, and if that’s the case we need to seriously consider our next steps. we may be vaporized with nothing to look back on. Is that any way to live? I mean seriously, is this all there is? And with the looming threat of complete annihilation a slight possibility, we’re supposed to carry on as usual? Fuck that. Things need to change now before it’s too late