Yes, probably. But I don't actually thing we're at an actual tipping point. I don't think we're about to see a breakdown or anything like that, soon, but we're certainly heading in that general direction.

What is the euphemism I'm actually looking for? Knife edge? No.

Powder keg?

Yup, that's it, thank you.

I assumed it was "boiling point".

This makes the most sense, since it explains how we got the pot involved.

Maybe powder keg