Waiting in the U.S.

[MsAmerica]

I beg the forum’s indulgence, since I know that the U.S. election is not directly of huge importance here, but, still, Trump’s contamination oozes into the broader world.

I don’t know if other Americans feel similarly, but for me this is like being suspended in limbo, waiting to see if the Democratic party will triumph over Trump’s Republican party. I’ve done the protests, I’ve done the volunteering, I’ve done the donations. And now it’s just a matter of waiting. I watch the statistics (Republicans have a tendency to denigrate polls if they’re not in their favor, but now even the prediction markets are forecasting a Democrat sweep). I read about the daily outrages, including his efforts to block votes. But, really, just waiting.

The main amusement is watching the vicious mockery. He’s being heckled at his own rallies. He’s sounding more and more unhinged, and it doesn’t help him that he’s backing some bad candidates. Lately he’s talking about scrutinizing men’s asses.

I’m finally daring to feel hopeful. But we’ll all be glad when this if over (even though we’ll just leap ahead to 2028).What an awful way to live.

Of course we're all primly avoiding wishing death on someone - personally I want him to live to see himself reviled - but I'm quite certain that if he should die in the near future, there will be global celebrations like we've never seen.

I saw that about Jonestown! It was on one of the late-night comic news programs last night! It was a rare occasion when my jaw literally dropped!

No, no, still doing rallies. Even from his first term, it's the only thing he really likes - basking in public adoration. The funny thing is, there are always people showcased behind them, and they've become noticeably less enthusiastic.

In fact, he cancelled two rallies and then yesterday, I think it was, reporter Jacob Bogage of Reuters politely asked why, and Trump lashed out viciously. (I tried to find the whole exact text for you, but I can't. It's worth watching for the tone, though.) And now the rallies are reinstated. I'm guessing they panicked at the implication that Trump's stamina is waning.

I wish I had a watch-party to go to on Tuesday! Even if Dems win nothing (which I doubt) the numbers should still scare the GOP.

I hope so very much that Texas flips, partly because they've been so vicious, partly because the incumbent is so widely acknowledged to be corrupt, and especially because I was shocked to learn that Texas actually has more Democrats than Republicans!

I’m sitting this election out. The Dems support the genocide in Gaza and the war in Iran. I felt really let down by them.

North Carolina is another one I really hope will flip - partly because of the implicit insult, of Trump shoehorning in an inexperienced candidate on the coattails of her dead brother. I've only heard Darline Graham speak a few sentences - I think it was at the Jack Smith hearing - and she sounded like an idiot.
That'll be a real nail-biter, and I have the feeling it'll be contested either way. Hang in there.

I'm sure you're not alone. Putin is really the most depressing case, since there isn't even a semblance of democracy to dislodge him.

Oh, definitely spilled into other countries.

Not to mention the tragic times that we've done the spilling - in Venezuela and Iran.

Thank you so much for your kind words.
Personally I think Trump's evils affect the U.K. as well, but I try to be politely conscious that I'm an "outsider" here and I do try not to elbow in here with too much Americana. (Luckily for you here, I'm not one of those right-wingy America-uber-alles types!)

Well, the poster isn't entirely wrong. Some Dems keep going off onto these minor weird tangents, shooting ourselves in the foot. Unfortunately, Republican opponents jump on these weirdness to paint Dems as hopelessly out of touch.

Yes, Trump's been cheating all his life.

Personally, I think the "not being around forever" has been part of the problem.

I think that's why European leaders didn't stand up to him.

Darlene Graham is actually in South Carolina, but apparently this is also a close contest in what should be a very reliably red stage.

I agree with you on her ineptness though. I heard her speak and dumb and rocks come to mind.

I’ve got my fingers crossed for you. I’m going to tune in to the early coverage (starts late night in the UK) and see how long I can last! I still have a strong nauseous memory of watching the early bits of ‘24 and going to bed feeling wretched, then waking up to the terrible news that that unspeakable bastard had won again. I’m not sure I could bear it if this one goes the same way. Here’s hoping.

When did the Dems start supporting the Iran war ?

I’ve become completely over invested in wishing the 🌊 well. I can’t put into words how repugnant I find the racist, misogynist ranting of Trump and his cronies.

Oh and I love the Norwegian’s too!

Replace “Dems” with MAGA and you’re on point. Otherwise, you’re talking nonsense. Democrats and older Republicans are against the war.

@HopefulYankee

Putin? Is that you?

I'll be watching and hoping for a blue wave.

And wait for his reaction.

I think you will find most of the UK loathes the orange fart.

Keeping everything crossed for a big democrat victory in the midterms.

As for trump's demise, I have a bottle of champagne in my fridge awaiting the happy day.

I think there will be a lot of intoxicated people on that day! Lots of champagne chillin over here!

I’m definitely hoping for a massive defeat for that man. Along with most people I know!

I just heard in my main politics forum that initially he was stopping the rallies due to the now-famous clear-as-a-bell heckler shouting, “Shove that ballroom up your fat ass!” (It's momentarily funny, but really an awful example of where Trump's vulgarity has led us.)

Remember how MAGA was formed, a mix of white Christian nationalists and the tea party movement. Anti taxation, anti government.... they are basically angry extremists.

Getting rid of Trump won't stop it but what it does is give democracy a chance of survival. These people don't actually believe in democracy they want chaos.

I really want to focus on critiquing his politics, so I will never joke about his appearance, etc., but this really made me laugh!