Summary

Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the 2024 election leaves no room for ambiguity or an “asterisk” in his legitimacy, as he won both the popular vote and the Electoral College.

This outcome represents a clear mandate from American voters, who knowingly chose Trump’s policies and approach.

The anticipated results include pardons for January 6 participants, attacks on the press, and an administration filled with controversial figures.

By voting for Trump, Americans prioritized divisive rhetoric over democratic values, accepting the resulting turmoil.

  • Rapidcreek@lemmy.world
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    17 days ago

    I have a friend. His mother is an undocumented immigrant. He admitted today that he voted for Trump due to concerns about inflation.

    I just don’t even know what to say anymore: he’s college educated, but he still thinks Trump wasn’t talking about his mom.

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world
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      17 days ago

      Also, even if it was for “inflation”, just what policy do these people think donnie has that will “fix” inflation?

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        17 days ago

        The thing about mental illness is it’s not logical, and will never make sense. Cults, religion, and political ideology all indoctrinate — spread a mental illness — in the exact same way; they all attack the same psychological vulnerabilities.

        If someone knows the sky isn’t red, but chooses to believe it anyway, there’s not a whole lot that can be done.

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      That also seems to be an issue that keeps happening. Single issue voters. People get so locked in to one issue and will just straight up toss salad of the person that says they are going to make their issue their #1 priority.

      Only problem is that #1 priority is on the same scale as 20+ other #1 priorities and the official is going to take on those issues that will benefit themselves the most.

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      16 days ago

      He deserves to have her deported, and she deserves not to be punished for him being a dipshit.

      Fuck him. Also, that poor woman.