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Twenty years from now we won't talk much about Donald Trump. However, every time we do, the sacking of the US capitol will be the top thing we link to his presi
by mullingitover 6y ago
Twenty years from now we won't talk much about Donald Trump. However, every time we do, the sacking of the US capitol will be the top thing we link to his presidency. Probably the only thing. For many of his supporters, the only thing they will be remembered for is their support of him.
Reddit isn't stupid. This is still sinking in for many, and for those ahead of the curve they're doing everything they can to disassociate themselves from any hint of support or enablement as quickly as possible.
- stuckindider 6y ago>the sacking of the US capitol will be the top thing we link to his presidency Lol
- txsoftwaredev 6y agoIf that's all you believe he'll be remembered for then you are willfully ignorant. Under his administration he has: 1. Brought black and hispanic unemployment to record lows. 2. The DOW tied the record for the most consecutive all-time closing highs in a row. 3. Signed the biggest package of tax cuts and reforms in history. 4. United States is a net natural gas exporter for the first time since 1957. 5. Reduced illegal border crossings. 6. Improved relations with North Korea. 7. Promoted equitable and fair trade deals with a host of countries like South Korea, Japan, and other Middle East countries. 8. Signed the Right-To-Try legislation that allowed for patients to explore experimental treatments that have not necessarily been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. And many more...
- mullingitover 6y agoAs I was saying, this is still sinking in for many. I'm not saying these things won't be listed in some encyclopedia page, obviously history will give a thorough account of his time in power. However, children who are born this year won't be spending a lot of time in history class covering Trump's mundane policy victories in school. They'll be looking at the bullet points, and the first one will be about his incitement of a mob to sack the US capitol and shed blood in his name.