Fair enough, but since this then becomes fully anecdotal and about personal perspective I should share my own: I am seeing far far less ignorance than i’d normally expect. And certainly far less than i‘ve seen the past few years within the US. But, that said, I no longer use Facebook. And I rarely use Twitter. So…maybe that’s why.
> I think you're drawing conclusions from OPs statement that aren't there.
Maybe you’re right. I’ve been seeing a lot of Russian-invasion-related hyperbole on HN; I’m trying to cut through the BS.
> The populist trend to try and deport/target innocent exchange students is definitely a trend in that direction however.
I’m even having trouble finding reference to this online. I see that Swallwell [1] suggested this, but the same article claims it was the first time the suggestion was mentioned by anyone. And I don’t see any other relevant articles at all [2]
[1]: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/swalwell-floats-ex...
[2]: https://news.google.com/search?q=%E2%80%9CExchange%20student...
I just don't feel like catologing every red flag instance on here. It's a more widespread social trend.
>I’d be furious and concerned about escalation if I were them — but the original comment suggested something much more broad-based and sinister.
The comparison was in regards to polarizing dehumanization that's often a precursor to many bad situations. I think you're drawing conclusions from OPs statement that aren't there.
The populist trend to try and deport/target innocent exchange students is definitely a trend in that direction however.