Usually I am sympathetic towards people losing their jobs. However, that goes out the window when their government is hostile and I am watching family struggle due to the trade war.
You have definitely not stepped back based on all your comments. You're the common stereotype of an American who THINKS they've done that but it's extremely clear to everyone else that you just have slightly less tunnel vision than most Americans, and what you have is still well within the borders of pinhole tunnel vision with your face planted on the ground.