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Post by Jambowayoh on Nov 6, 2024 7:32:06 GMT
Ahhh America that shining star. So bright and great that it couldn't stand the thought of a woman, let alone a black woman, telling people what to do. At least those who voted for Jill Stein or abstained will sleep soundly knowing they went with their morals and secured peace for Gaza...
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Post by 😎 on Nov 6, 2024 7:33:09 GMT
I’m still going to blame Biden for it. He should have stepped aside way sooner and let a proper primary happen, regardless of how well the country was doing at the time. There’s more to it than that, obviously, like people apparently being batshit insane, but this will be picked apart even more than 2016 was for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Nov 6, 2024 7:34:26 GMT
I kind of hope Trump wins. I'd love to see what happens when a country that isn't ours bans vaccines, takes fluoride out of the water, puts tariffs on anything entering the country and tries to deport a massive chunk of its workforce. Your wish as you commanded my liege. |
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Post by Danno on Nov 6, 2024 7:34:30 GMT
That's that, then. He's at 267/270
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Post by simple on Nov 6, 2024 7:35:17 GMT
Ahhh America that shining star. So bright and great that it couldn't stand the thought of a woman, let alone a black woman, telling people what to do. At least those who voted for Jill Stein or abstained will sleep soundly knowing they went with their morals and secured peace for Gaza... Strange, the person I follow on Instagram who was an enormous cheerleader for not voting Harris because Gaza is now the loudest “America how could you?!” voice on there |
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Post by tincanrocket on Nov 6, 2024 7:36:25 GMT
Well, rather a convict than a women, obviously. That's the Australian election, mate |
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Post by Wizzard_Ook on Nov 6, 2024 7:37:20 GMT
It’s like America has elected the rogue gallery of the Batman universe to office.
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Nov 6, 2024 7:41:16 GMT
I kind of hope Trump wins. I'd love to see what happens when a country that isn't ours bans vaccines, takes fluoride out of the water, puts tariffs on anything entering the country and tries to deport a massive chunk of its workforce. Your wish as you commanded my liege. This is what appeasement gets you |
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Post by rawshark on Nov 6, 2024 7:41:31 GMT
Unfortunately it was all too predictable. Harris had to turn around a Biden administration that for one reason or another has largely been ineffective and people were willing to give the convict a go at brokering peace in Gaza and stopping the war in Ukraine - and the hard line on immigration is a huge factor, as is his tech-bro buddy taking over the world’s biggest social media outlet just to give the far right a bigger megaphone.
Of course the Biden administration might not have been so ineffective had Trump not scorched the earth as soon as he lost the presidency.
Now, how long before Trump starts going through his list of enemies…
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Post by zisssou on Nov 6, 2024 7:43:04 GMT
Finally the war can end now, when Trump meets with Putin and Zelenskyy
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Post by rawshark on Nov 6, 2024 7:43:33 GMT
He’d need to change the constitution. Even by his standards that would be impressive. Plus, he’ll be 82. Who knows if he’ll have the faculties to carry on. They'll definitely try. And if it's not Trump leading they'll be finding ways to make it impossible to remove the Republicans. And I'm not convinced they won't succeed. I may be proven wrong, but he’ll probably try get one of his dickhead sons or his daughter in there in his place. There’ll be a Trump legacy in the GoP for years to come, that’s certain. |
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Post by mothercruncher on Nov 6, 2024 7:44:01 GMT
Literally no words, but, yes- Ukraine is fucked now.
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Post by eleven63 on Nov 6, 2024 7:44:58 GMT
Well, rather a convict than a women, obviously. That's the Australian election, mate And the American. |
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Post by Frog on Nov 6, 2024 7:45:43 GMT
Is it though, there is a chance that was all bluster and his military advisers will steer him against stopping support.
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Post by barchetta on Nov 6, 2024 7:46:49 GMT
Trump family hegemony starts here? Trump 2028?
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Post by rhaegyr on Nov 6, 2024 7:47:27 GMT
That's two Trump presidencies, Brexit and four Conservative governments elected since I've been able to vote.
Starting to think my values are in the minority.
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Post by Danno on Nov 6, 2024 7:48:13 GMT
Unfortunately it was all too predictable. Harris had to turn around a Biden administration that for one reason or another has largely been ineffective and people were willing to give the convict a go at brokering peace in Gaza and stopping the war in Ukraine - and the hard line on immigration is a huge factor, as is his tech-bro buddy taking over the world’s biggest social media outlet just to give the far right a bigger megaphone. Of course the Biden administration might not have been so ineffective had Trump not scorched the earth as soon as he lost the presidency. Now, how long before Trump starts going through his list of enemies… personally I think it's as basic as misogyny and racism. Policies don't seem to be a factor when DT is telling everyone import tariffs on everything will be good for them and then going Grandpa Simpson for 30 minutes |
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Post by JuniorFE on Nov 6, 2024 7:49:24 GMT
Is it though, there is a chance that was all bluster and his military advisers will steer him against stopping support. He's not appointing anyone except those who will go "yes your Orangeness" at everything he says, so fat chance of that... That or he gets 25th'd as soon as they can so someone less unpredictable/more controllable gets to be the mouthpiece. Either way, shit sucks. Let's hope that a) they even have an election in 4 years and b) someone not evil wins it |
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Post by loto on Nov 6, 2024 7:50:09 GMT
Yeah, Zelensky’s victory plan won’t be happening now.
Obama summed it up for me when he said Trump was given so many free passes, Harris had to be exceptional all day every day. She had too much to do in too little time. America isn’t ready for a woman president of any race.
I still think Biden is a thoroughly decent man, but he should never have started for two terms.
I’ve no idea where it goes from here, but comments like ‘you’ll never have to vote again’ are a real worry.
I’ll pray
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Post by Tuffty on Nov 6, 2024 7:51:56 GMT
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Post by Jambowayoh on Nov 6, 2024 7:53:52 GMT
I just breathed a sigh of relief that Elon is safe from being pushed out of a window.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Nov 6, 2024 7:54:16 GMT
That's two Trump presidencies, Brexit and four Conservative governments elected since I've been able to vote. Starting to think my values are in the minority. Most definitely, it's easy to fall into a little bubble of progressive views and values but it often feels like we're just kidding ourselves. |
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Post by simple on Nov 6, 2024 7:55:45 GMT
I just breathed a sigh of relief that Elon is safe from being pushed out of a window. I give it six months before him and Trump turn on each other |
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Post by Tomo on Nov 6, 2024 7:56:09 GMT
Of course the Biden administration might not have been so ineffective had Trump not scorched the earth as soon as he lost the presidency. Yeah, I do think their is truth in this. Trump effectively began campaigning for the election before he'd even lost the previous one, with all the vote-rigging nonsense, stolen election, etc. etc. That was four years ago and yet feels like yesterday. The tone of ALL American politics shifted immensely after that and Jan 6th. Just last night watching the Republican talking heads on BBC banging on about "dangerous mainstream media" etc. as if it's a rational, normal dialogue. The BBC pundits often didn't even challenge them if they had to move to the next segment. The normalisation of falsehoods has engulfed politicians and political integrity is at absolute rock bottom. |
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Post by Bongo Heracles on Nov 6, 2024 7:56:09 GMT
That's two Trump presidencies, Brexit and four Conservative governments elected since I've been able to vote. Starting to think my values are in the minority. A person is alright, people are told what to think by self enriching billionaires. This election was just fought on immigration and transphobia, two things which don’t affect most voters. And nothing is going to change until we stop allowing them to do it. |
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Post by cubby on Nov 6, 2024 7:56:38 GMT
Decided not to watch the news this morning, so put on some Americans building stuff mindless show and all I'm thinking is that they probably all voted for Trump just now.
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Post by RobEG on Nov 6, 2024 8:01:09 GMT
I know that most of my (otherwise seemingly normal and intelligent) colleagues over there voted for him. It’s baffling. But maybe if you are in that bubble it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. I don’t know.
Think I’ll be avoiding news for a while now, for my own sanity.
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Post by deekyfun on Nov 6, 2024 8:02:48 GMT
You know, this is why I dont like waking up in the morning.
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Post by Vandelay on Nov 6, 2024 8:06:54 GMT
Fucking fuckers fucked it!
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Post by Tuffty on Nov 6, 2024 8:09:07 GMT
Maybe we get a new speedrun record for self-destructing a country
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