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.

  • chaogomu@lemmy.world
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    15 days ago

    The true captains of industry do want this. chaos is how they transfer wealth from the poor to themselves.

    In a depression, the money doesn’t vanish, it goes into the pockets of the super rich.