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tribalism

double-standard The other guys do a thing. The assholes! How dare they! Our guys do the same thing. It’s not the same! You have to look at the context! They did it first!

Conjecture

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied" In  mathematics , a  conjecture  is a  conclusion  or a  proposition  which is suspected to be true due to preliminary supporting evidence, but for which no  proof  or disproof has yet been found.

Fall through the cracks

someone or something has been overlooked or left undone. 1. An example of fall through the cracks is when you forget to pay your credit card bill because you have so many other things on your mind.2. An example of fall through the cracks is a student who never learns to read but whose teachers keep promoting him to higher grades.

come to terms with (someone or something)

To begin to or make an effort to understand, accept, and deal with a difficult or problematic person, thing, or situation. I should have the report ready for you by this afternoon, I just need to come to terms with this new software update first. I've tried, but I just can't come to terms with Amy, she's totally out of control!