What the hell is wrong with people?

So Nancy Reagan passed away and naturally Conservatives took the opportunity to bash Michelle Obama, of all people. See?

But then I found that liberals are likewise being dicks, saying all manner of vicious things about Nancy Reagan and, of course, her husband.

I’m sorry: what the hell has happened to this country?

When I was growing up there was an old saying: “You don’t speak ill of the dead.” I always assumed there were two reasons for that. First, the dead can’t defend themselves, so it isn’t sporting. And second, you’re going to hurt the feelings of the family at a time when they’re in mourning.

Whatever happened to that attitude? Whatever happened to simple, goddamned consideration? Why in God’s name have we turned into a country of ignorant shites who don’t care about anyone or anything except themselves? Who will take any opportunity to spout off at length about things they know nothing about, and consider the idea of hurting each other to be some manner of recreational pastime?

Is there any chance that this country is going to reclaim its conscience?

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