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Summary

Despite Trump’s criminal record, serial lying, and racist demagoguery, he won the 2024 US presidential election, reflecting America’s deep-seated anxieties and cultural divisions.

Trump’s celebrity persona, economic populism, and culture warrior appeals resonated with his base, while Kamala Harris faced challenges in defining herself and overcoming gender and racial biases.

The election underscores the decay of American democracy, raising concerns about the future of the nation.

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[–] PoopSpiderman 242 points 3 weeks ago (34 children)

It happened because Americans are easily fooled. This country has had all the evidence of what a total piece of shit this guy is, and they chose not to believe it because he played a business man on a fucking game show. It sucks for anyone who wanted to see America do well.

[–] kescusay 124 points 3 weeks ago (12 children)

Yup. With the high likelihood that Republicans get the trifecta, this country is about to become a lot more dangerous for my kids, both LGBTQ+, because dipshits believed that a "businessman" whose businesses all fail is good for the economy.

[–] [email protected] 101 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

Not just the LGTBQ kids. I worry about most kids. Child labor laws were getting more shakey already. Schools and education have been suffering. Healthcare also stands to take a hit. I'm worried.

[–] Fredselfish 82 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Robert Kennedy is about to be put in charge of American health care and Elon Musk om our federal budget. When Musk said next 4 years was going be tough for the majority of Americans they meant it. Yet still majority voted for Trump.

[–] Jumpingspiderman 15 points 3 weeks ago

There will be face eating leopards like no one has ever seen before

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Honestly at least with musk theres a non zero chance he bankrupts the federal government.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You mean default on its debt? I wouldn’t be surprised if Trump could be convinced to stiff the creditors, ignoring the implications.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Pretty much, either that or something as stupid as dissolving the IRS and trying to get sheriffs to collect taxes. The one good thing about Trump and company is that the smartest one still only has room temperature IQ.

[–] chaogomu 1 points 3 weeks ago

That's actually the plan.

Bankrupt the government and sell it off for parts.

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