I've seen variations on this article about 5 times in the past 15 years. First time was after the 2008-9 financial crisis.
Why do journalists keep recycling this stuff?
Why do journalists keep recycling this stuff?
Especially on the verge of the depression at a moment when some people are going to be seriously wondering what Article 4 Section 4 implies.
You must suffer through this existence alone, afraid, and dependent.
You aptly pointed out yourself that this stuff gets rolled out when things are going bad for basically everyone - probably a thread worth pulling on there.
It's not an illogical leap to say this is done on purpose to isolate and marginalize people that may otherwise be outspoken and organize collective action.
At this point, I honestly see these articles as pre-indicators of a recession, based on historical observations in my old age, which is basically like the original person who touched on that very thread.
I guess if it was too hyperbolic to see my point, sorry I guess? The point stands though.