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I’m scared now I’ve realised this

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Pickandmixmood · 29/10/2024 11:00

I was thinking that the US public wouldn’t vote for Trump now that it is so apparent he is such a fascist. It’s terrifying to realise that they already know that and that is why they are going to vote for him.
I’m scared for the world.

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spuddy4 · 29/10/2024 18:57

@Oodiks America under Biden is a laughing stock. It was clear for a long time he had no idea where he was or who he was addressing, very painful to watch.

Echobelly · 29/10/2024 18:57

Deja321 · 29/10/2024 18:47

Why are you worried? He was president before and it was fine. Despite all the media scaremongering, he didn't start ww3, infact he's the only president who didn't start any new wars.

I think a lot of the worry is he won't be President for very long and someone more capable, and more aligned with Project 2025 will step up. There's been a lot of fear about Project 2025 but I don't know how likely Trump is to enact it, if only because he's too arrogant to adopt something he'll see as 'someone else's idea'.

I have resisted the 'oh he's going senile' line for a long time, but he really does seem to be losing it, he's increasingly incoherent, he uses swearwords at rallies like he's losing inhibition and note that since the debate with Harris his handlers are keeping him only in front of MAGA crowds or media who would laud him if he farted into a microphone for 60 minutes, and away from mainstream audiences.

If someone competent who is supportive or Project 2025 gets in, they will be lining up a deeply repressive state that will actively work to roll back the rights of anyone who is a woman, a person of colour, disabled, LGBTQ+, Muslim, Jewish, Latinex, immigrant etc.

Noisylass · 29/10/2024 18:57

Wendysfriend · 29/10/2024 18:23

Omg did you see the rally in NY 😲😲😲😳😳😳 mother of god, I knew there was many racist, bigot etc comments made over the years and a lot seemed unhinged but dear god !!! That comedian 😳😳 who wasn't funny was just vile !! Who knew Dr Pill was part of the nasty shit too. It just seems to be gathering speed and everyone is just spouting out the most hate filled crap. I sincerely hope that the Puerto Ricans don't vote for him.

It's actually terrifying listening to so much hate and seeing that there are truly awful people out there. I'd actually feel physically sick voting for him I really can't understand why people would want this disgusting man in power.

Saw an interview where some Puerto Rican people unhappy because they voted for trump already by mail oops. However they say this could cost him Pennsylvania because lots of puerto riccan people there plus j lo who is and a few other Latina celebs have come out supporting Harris.

Noisylass · 29/10/2024 18:59

spuddy4 · 29/10/2024 18:57

@Oodiks America under Biden is a laughing stock. It was clear for a long time he had no idea where he was or who he was addressing, very painful to watch.

Really funny no matter how many times right wing people like yourself will try to convince me it’s interesting that you never ever pick up on the point that when Donald Trump speaks he cannot even say proper sentences half the shit he says is like Gobblygook doesn’t even make sense. Actually, America was a big laughing stock under Donald Trump most people outside of America think what the fuck are Americans doing it? How can they even think he’s viable to be a president?

Oodiks · 29/10/2024 18:59

CustardCreams2 · 29/10/2024 18:07

You clearly know nothing about her beyond the superficial. Her record as a prosecutor is absolutely awful. She’s a terrible terrible lawyer. If it were not for identity politics, there is no way in hell she would be where she is now.

So, you're just a racist then?

Trump is entirely superficial and has no record for anything beyond bankruptcy, infidelity, felony, and pure sleaze.

Oodiks · 29/10/2024 19:01

Deja321 · 29/10/2024 18:47

Why are you worried? He was president before and it was fine. Despite all the media scaremongering, he didn't start ww3, infact he's the only president who didn't start any new wars.

No, it wasn't fine, he completely screwed up the Covid response and sent Covid test machines to his buddy Putin.

venus7 · 29/10/2024 19:02

Pickandmixmood · 29/10/2024 16:18

We have the same in the UK though with our FPTP system.

No, we don't have a presidential system; it is different.

Persephonisima · 29/10/2024 19:02

CeibaTree · 29/10/2024 18:18

I don’t understand these types of comments - not particularly aiming this at you, but I see this on lots of threads on this topic. Someone says something negative about Harris and someone always pipes up ‘but Trump is worse’. Yes we all know that, but Trump being awful doesn’t make Harris the good guy. Two things can be true at once.

My point badly put ! I’m not sure how she is bad. She hasn’t broken the law has she ? She hasn’t incited violence and public disorder.

Ithinkyou · 29/10/2024 19:03

Mudflaps · 29/10/2024 11:38

I've been listening to a few podcasts regarding the election, one focuses on the lies he and his team tells. It is absolutely astonishing the amount and seriousness of the lies and yet no main stream media reports this or questions him. The future of women in America is going to be very dangerous if he wins. It's also very frightening because he has said he will go after those who haven't supported him and I believe that includes other countries. His relationship with Puten and Musk is terrifying.

Would you mind linking the podcasts if poss please?

Oodiks · 29/10/2024 19:03

Deja321 · 29/10/2024 18:47

Why are you worried? He was president before and it was fine. Despite all the media scaremongering, he didn't start ww3, infact he's the only president who didn't start any new wars.

Fact check here:

Was Trump the Only US President in 72 Years Not To Have a War, as He Claimed? | Snopes.com

Was Trump the Only US President in 72 Years Not To Have a War, as He Claimed?

The real problem here is how one defines "having a war."

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/donald-trump-no-wars/

Pickandmixmood · 29/10/2024 19:05

venus7 · 29/10/2024 19:02

No, we don't have a presidential system; it is different.

Fair point , it is different but it can result in the party with the most votes not getting the most seats in parliament.

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Persephonisima · 29/10/2024 19:06

@Deja321 too busy cosying up to the real warmongers like Putin and the North Korean despot.

Oodiks · 29/10/2024 19:06

CustardCreams2 · 29/10/2024 18:52

Once again, Trump has never said he would infringe on women’s reproductive rights. He said he would let the states decide themselves. Why is this misinformation so prevalent? And now people on here saying they wished the assassination attempt didn’t fail. Horrible

Overturning Roe vs Wade has infringed on women's reproductive rights already.

Deja321 · 29/10/2024 19:06

EasternEcho · 29/10/2024 18:56

Biden didn't start any wars. He actually ended one. Are you attributing other countries at war with each other as started by the US president? On the other hand Trump nearly incited a civil war inside the US. He definitely incited an attempted insurrection.

Which war did Biden end? Surely you don't mean Afghanistan.
Remember Trump said march peacefully and patriotically. And the majority of the people there did just that.

venus7 · 29/10/2024 19:07

Pickandmixmood · 29/10/2024 19:05

Fair point , it is different but it can result in the party with the most votes not getting the most seats in parliament.

Of course...and we do seem to be heading toward a more presidential system, sadly. Cult of personality, rather than policies/principles.

UptheGary · 29/10/2024 19:08

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GreekDogRescue · 29/10/2024 19:09

Trump has Jewish grandchildren and supports Israel.
How on earth can he be described as a ‘fascist’.
Younare being ridiculous.

Pickandmixmood · 29/10/2024 19:10

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True. I don’t usually worry about world affairs like this but he is a dangerous man and I’m scared what will happen

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Noisylass · 29/10/2024 19:11

GreekDogRescue · 29/10/2024 19:09

Trump has Jewish grandchildren and supports Israel.
How on earth can he be described as a ‘fascist’.
Younare being ridiculous.

Feck right off so you think being a fascist means you just attack the Jews lol oh please

GreekDogRescue · 29/10/2024 19:11

Persephonisima · 29/10/2024 19:06

@Deja321 too busy cosying up to the real warmongers like Putin and the North Korean despot.

Jaw jaw not war war.
Give peace a chance.
Vote for Trump, the lesser of 2 evils.

OnlyYellowRoses · 29/10/2024 19:11

It's genuinely terrifying, that someone of such horrific views on other human races will potentially be in charge of such a huge country with the responsibility that that entails.

independencefreedom · 29/10/2024 19:11

CustardCreams2 · 29/10/2024 18:07

You clearly know nothing about her beyond the superficial. Her record as a prosecutor is absolutely awful. She’s a terrible terrible lawyer. If it were not for identity politics, there is no way in hell she would be where she is now.

What do you mean by 'identity politics'?

GreekDogRescue · 29/10/2024 19:12

Noisylass · 29/10/2024 19:11

Feck right off so you think being a fascist means you just attack the Jews lol oh please

Hitler was a fascist.
Look what he did.
No more anti Semitic rants from you please.
Get an education and read some history.

SassK · 29/10/2024 19:12

The negative hype around Trump is utterly crazed, he's not the devil incarnate his opponents make him out to be (well, no more so than they are!).

I can't muster any enthusiasm for American politics, it's such an insular and uninspiring place.

I've been entertained by Trump's ridiculous dance moves at least. And the guy's been shot at. I hope he wins, just to piss his highfalutin opponents off.

Noisylass · 29/10/2024 19:13

GreekDogRescue · 29/10/2024 19:12

Hitler was a fascist.
Look what he did.
No more anti Semitic rants from you please.
Get an education and read some history.

What anti semitic rants mr trump fan boy Steve bannerman is this you

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