the obsession with the apocalypse in the american subconscious is about the ability to reconquer the same territory that's already been conquered, turning land that's been stolen and paved over and turning every inch of it into the frontier once more, ready to be stolen and paved over all over again. it's about willing the death of billions so that manifest destiny can be achieved from the comfort of your hometown. this is why there are so many post-apocalyptic remakes of oregon trail
I stand by the above expletive
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