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[–] onecarmel@lemmy.world 47 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I knew this was the route America was going on since I was a kid. Walked the picket line with teachers during high school when they went on strike, and was appalled at how I was spit on and cursed at by conservative adults.

In 2015/2016, told everyone Bernie was our second chance after we whiffed on Al Gore, and then we again fucked that up.

The masses here are beyond stupid. Wish I had the means to bring my family elsewhere.

[–] Whitebrow@lemmy.world 23 points 6 days ago

Don’t know who needs to hear it, but here’s some advice that my philosophy professor left me with a long time ago:

Sometimes you can only save one person, and it’s okay for that person to be you.

[–] volodya_ilich@lemm.ee 14 points 5 days ago (1 children)

then we again fucked that up.

The masses here are beyond stupid

European here. The fault is rarely ever in the masses. The oligarchs you're trying to fight against control the media and the narrative, it's extremely hard to win against that. Furthermore, wasn't Bernie chosen by popular support and then kicked out by DNC?

[–] onecarmel@lemmy.world 13 points 5 days ago

This time it certainly feels like it - more people than I ever expected really do openly support what Trump is doing. It’s baffling.

And yes, they did. I can’t say for certain that he had the majority of Dem voters in his corner, though. It seemed like most anyone over 40 in 2016 wouldn’t give Bernie the time of day. Lots of older folks thought he was way too progressive

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

where tho?

like, where is accessible but also an improvement in this metric, because I see conservative assholes proliferating like a disease.

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[–] DiagnosedADHD@lemmy.world 49 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (5 children)

As an American I think I'm going insane? The last 3 weeks have been some of the most anxious and stressed I've ever been.

Trump's first term was nothing like this, there's a feeling of apathy in the air among people and coworkers (I live in a very liberal city in the deep south). Folks around here just seem to be on edge at all times, whether you're pro or anti in a much more divisive way.

There's a strange feeling knowing there's a solid chance we won't make it out of this one. There have been plenty of times in the past where we've had doom and gloom (Trump v1, conservatives and Obama), etc. Nothing ever happens, but this time I'm fairly confident the country I was born into will be dead and gone given the shear destruction being waged against our institutions.

I'm protesting and will continue to do what is needed to ensure 47 isn't the final chapter.

[–] Fredthefishlord@lemmy.blahaj.zone 40 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

It's because this isn't Trump's term. It's elons. And I know people say that to make fun of them, but it's also said because it's actually true.

Trump is incompetent. Useless. Corrupt. Elon has actual dedication, he's shit at it, but he actually tries. He's not lazy. But he's still corrupt

[–] DrDickHandler@lemmy.world 20 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It's more than Elon's.. There's a lot of crypto billionaires behind the scenes.

[–] uienia@lemmy.world 14 points 6 days ago

Billionaires in general

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Protesting is a good start, but I'd say the McMillan TAC-50 is a better choice at this point.

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[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 54 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Fuck me for wanting in on a discussion about how my own country is going to shit, right? I guess I'll go jump off a bridge or something

[–] Ibuthyr@lemmy.wtf 9 points 5 days ago

Nah man, us Europeans are fucked as well. Fascists are gaining more and more traction here. We need interaction with you. We have to solve this shit together.

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[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 39 points 6 days ago (7 children)

Are you guys aware that the point is to show you, as a sign of camaraderie, that there are Americans who disagree with the current admin, rather than to try to get praise?

[–] whoisearth@lemmy.ca 19 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I understand it's not as easy as a comment on The Internet but the American resistance needs to nut up and someone needs to put one between the eyes if everyone who architected or who is actively implementing Project 2025.

At this point the American military needs to stage a military coup and take back the country.

I don't think it will ever happen but wishful thinking.

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 12 points 5 days ago (4 children)

So many people are sitting on their hands going "Violence is never acceptable".

I think I ate a 3 day ban on one of the communities for making a joke about guillotining billionaires. Bunch of bootlicking cowards. I get not wanting to go and do some murder on your own, but come on.

[–] icmpecho@lemmy.ml 9 points 5 days ago

there is most certainly a point where you must start fighting dirty, and i think it's time for us Americans to seriously start considering our use of that whole 2nd Amendment thing - murder is bad, obviously, but we are one of the most heavily armed populations in the world, and that means a lot.

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[–] mortemtyrannis@lemmy.ml 10 points 5 days ago

To be fair, considering the attempts on Trumps life so far I was quite surprised that people were taking matters into their own hands.

History will look kindly on them IMO.

[–] Ironfist@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Dont let this post speak for all Canadians. I personally appreciate every single one of you american brothers who are against these fascist regime. We fucked them up in 1945 and we will do it again!

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[–] inv3r5ion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 28 points 6 days ago (10 children)

You do realize we’re going through a fascist coup right?

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 29 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Time to prove that the second amendment really works then?

[–] inv3r5ion@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I hope we have other off ramps before that but we’re running out

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[–] LeFantome@programming.dev 10 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Yes. And historically, what is the right response to a country that is doing that?

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