I’d bet good money parent was talking about the UK.

But yes, a lot of countries are like that at the moment.

Yes, I'm in the UK. And yes, it does appear to be worldwide.

It's like, what do you do after you realise The Hoax? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2VIUcuF3KE

I watched it 12 years ago stoned/drunk in uni. Good question. Can't say it got any better

Does any country _not_ sound like that? I'd like to go there.

If that is the case, things seem pretty good here in the Netherlands.

I was certain it was the same as I live up to the point he talked about record employment levels...

Well, at least we get to know how people feel during major world changes.

Yes, it feels like Argentina to me. I'm in Argentina.

Wow really? That's fascinating. Can you tell us more?

I was thinking the UK due to Brexit and austerity under the Conservatives etc.

I was thinking the US because of the viscous atmosphere between democrats / conservatives.

It feels like we're sliding backwards in civil discourse and it's quite disappointing. We've lost all patience for our neighbor. It's all a black and white, right or wrong, "where do YOU stand?" environment.

That may be what its like in social media, but IRL really doesn't seem to care that much. At least in my cushy midwestern city.

I'm in the UK, but I don't doubt that the same feeling isn't felt in the US or in any other country