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I think the decline of organized religion and things like fraternal orders (Elks, Moose, Shriners, etc.) have probably contributed a lot to the loneliness epidemic. There are a lot of other extenuating factors but those two things were once foundational to social circles in the US.

[-] Soup@lemmy.world 20 points 1 month ago

It’s not loneliness, it’s rugged individualism! It’s not anti-union/anti-community propaganda to keep the masses weak; I mean have you seen union dues?! /s

But don’t worry, those same people who say shit like that are so desperate for community that they’ll never leave their hometown except for when their local far-right militia chapter goes out to harrass a protest or attack their country’s government for having a fair election.

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 17 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

All I'm hearing is that the cure for male loneliness is a radical leftist militia

[-] mitch@piefed.mitch.science 10 points 1 month ago

That, and, y'know, actually showing up for each other instead of relentlessly torturing other men for having the gall to express any emotions beyond the two approved ones, laughter and rage.

[-] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago

That seems less likely than mine

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