I feel your pain. I actually had your second example happen to me in a conversation once. Hatred is so energy consuming. I'm not above mockery though. ;-)

It is all a misunderstanding anyway. I wasn't commenting on your inner and outer color my Latverian friend. I was trying to send you the clue that I think you are a-peel-ing. Living under the shadow of your Glorious Leader (may he not magically incinerate me where I stand) has left you cynical and pessimistic.